Clorox Healthcare Unveils Two New Disinfecting Wipes with Faster Efficacy for Hospitals
CLX is trading near its 52-week low of $84.7 (5.8% above the low).
Summary
Clorox Healthcare launched two new disinfecting wipes: Quat Alcohol Disinfecting Wipes with a 1-minute contact time and 40% less alcohol, and bleach-free HyperOxi Disinfecting Wipes that eliminate C. difficile spores in 4 minutes. This expands Clorox's healthcare portfolio, aligning with its recent acquisition of GOJO Industries. The new products aim to improve infection prevention compliance and efficiency in healthcare environments, addressing critical market needs. Availability is expected later this year, pending regulatory approvals.
At the time of this announcement, CLX was trading at $89.61 on NYSE in the Life Sciences sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $10.8B. The 52-week trading range was $84.70 to $132.03. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: PR Newswire.