Reporter: Azis Husaini |Editor: Azis HusainiKONTAN.CO.ID -JAKARTA.PT Sucofindo (Persero) noted that there was an increase in disinfectant tests due to the corona or Covid-19.The test is a priority for the company to ensure that hand sanitizer and disinfectant liquid are safe through inspection of the central laboratory of PT Sucofindo (Persero) in Cibitung.Bachder Djohan Buddin, Main Director of PT Sucofindo (Persero) said that his party is committed as a Testing Service BUMN, to help prevent Covid-19, and considering the increasing demand for testing services for disinfecting materials, as well as assisting consumer protection efforts by ensuring quality goods, Sucofindo prioritizes testing the disinfectant.Read also: Sucofindo provides PPE and vitamins to the Jambi Regional GovernmentThe Head of Strategic Business Unit Laboratory of PT Sucofindo (Persero), Anwar Tahir added, that the Sucofindo Laboratory can provide testing or analysis services for these products to ensure the safety of products that will be used and circulated in the community.According to Anwar, the current hand sanitizer and liquid disinfectant testing is still centered at the Central Laboratory, which is located on Jl.Arteries of the Cibitung toll road no. 1, Cibitung, Bekasi."If there is a request outside the region, we can also serve the order through SUCOFINDO Laboratory representatives spread throughout Indonesia," said Anwar in a written statement, Monday (11/5).In testing the disinfectant liquid, the Sucofindo Laboratory follows SNI-06-1842-1995, namely the Quality Standard content of the Phenol coefficient is 2.5 – 5.0 and in accordance with the Regulation of the Head of POM no.14 of 2016 that for disinfectant alcohol the methanol content in the alcohol mixture must be less than 0.01% and the testing process takes 4 working days.There are also types of disinfectants that are suitable to prevent Covid-19 and are best used for medical purposes, namely disinfectants with mixed alcohol concentrations, namely a mixture of ethanol and Isoproyl Alcohol.This is because this type of disinfectant is not corrosive to metal, evaporates quickly, and lacks destructive properties for rubber or plastic materials.Anwar said that the level of effectiveness of the disinfectant liquid was influenced by several factors."The effectiveness of the disinfectant liquid is influenced by several factors, namely the length of exposure, temperature, concentration of disinfectant, pH and the absence of disinfectant interfering agents, for example organic compounds."he said.Also Read: Sucofindo won the 2019 Annual Report AwardPT Sucofindo (Persero) as an Inspection, Testing and Certification company in its commitment to prevent the spread of Covid-19 can also provide assurance of medical services by testing for sterility and calibration for medical equipment (ALKES).In addition, it also ensures the Industrial Hygiene and the management of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMK3) through training and certification.Not only that, PT Sucofindo (Persero) also provides disinfectant spraying services.This service includes Indoor Cold Fogging, which is spraying disinfectants indoors (offices, warehouses, production rooms) using a ULV Cold Fogger machine and Outdoor Mist Blowing, which is spraying the outside area around an office or factory building which is 1 (one) to 2 (one) to 2 (one) to 2 feet away. two) meters from the building wall using a Mist Blower machine.PT Sucofindo (Persero) is currently still operating to serve customers, although several Service Work Units have implemented working from home, but by using information technology, it does not interfere with customer service.Read also: Sucofindo inaugurated a laboratory for halal testing, medical equipment, telcos, and electronicsFor operational activities in the field, Sucofindo prioritizes Occupational Health and Safety for its employees.By providing PPE and implementing COVID-19 prevention protocols in work areas and public areas, as well as implementing physical distancing.Check other News and Articles on Google News