SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.,?Aug. 31, 2020?/PRNewswire/ --?Rowpar Pharmaceuticals Inc., the makers of the CloSYS brand of toothpastes, mouthwashes and oral sprays, announced today that an?in vitro?laboratory analysis showed that CloSYS Ultra Sensitive Oral Rinse reduced SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) up to 98.4% within 30 seconds?without the use of any harsh chemicals like alcohol, hydrogen peroxide or povidone iodine. The study of CloSYS Ultra Sensitive Oral Rinse was conducted at MRI Global, an independent laboratory in?Kansas City?that is accredited to test highly infectious viruses like SARS-CoV-2,?the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease. A second independent accredited lab, Microbac Laboratories, Inc. in?Sterling, Va.?provided similar results.?The studies can be found at?CloSYS.com/covidstudy. These initial trials did not include testing the oral cavity, but based on these results, Rowpar has launched additional studies to determine whether CloSYS over-the-counter products can help lower the transmission of the novel coronavirus from one person to another. "These are exciting and potentially groundbreaking findings," said CEO of Rowpar Pharmaceuticals Jim Ratcliff.?"We know that the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted from person to person through spray droplets from the mouth, so this is an important first step in determining whether our oral care products can make a significant impact in reducing the chances of becoming ill or infecting others. There is a lot more to learn as we follow the science, but it's a very positive start for our rinse formula." While there is no evidence that inactivating the COVID-19 virus in the mouth will impact disease transmission, the studies reinforce the antimicrobial strength of CloSYS products.?Clinical trials in progress at the?University of California San Francisco?are evaluating whether oral rinses can reduce the viral load in the mouth, which may in turn reduce the transmission of the disease. All CloSYS products contain a proprietary formula with Clorastan?, the trade name for stabilized chlorine dioxide, which is a safe and effective oxidant long recognized for its antimicrobial, disinfecting and sanitizing properties. The CloSYS formula is naturally activated by acids in saliva. Once released, Clorastan? disrupts and penetrates dental biofilm, killing the microbial pathogens living within and inhibiting their re-growth. About CloSYS CloSYS Oral Care products are a?Rowpar Pharmaceuticals?brand designed to help improve whole-mouth health and are recommended by leading dentists and hygienists. CloSYS products are available to professionals direct from Rowpar or major dental dealers and to consumers through major retailers: Amazon, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart, Wegmans, Kroger, Target, Meijer, HEB and others. For more information visit?CloSYS.com. SOURCE Rowpar Pharmaceuticals Inc.