Biocides

Povidone-iodine USP, industrial grade. Fine brown powder with a slightly reddish hue, containing 9.0–12.0% available iodine. Highly effective as a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant, used in pharmaceutical, sanitary, and industrial products. Its antimicrobial activity combats bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Recommended for antiseptics for skin and mucous membranes, surgical disinfection, hand hygiene, treatment of burns, dermatomycosis, pyoderma, and acne. Applications: medical formulations, topical antiseptics, hospital-grade disinfectants, wound care, and industrial hygiene products. Properties: pH 1.5–5.0 (10% solution), max. loss on drying 8.0%, max. heavy metals 0.002%, soluble in water and ethanol. CAS 25655-41-8. Also known as: povidone, iodopolyvinylpyrrolidone, iodopovidone, PVP-I. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Sanidet, disinfectant based on fifth-generation quaternary ammonium salts. Translucent liquid with 10% quaternary active, highly soluble in water. Its germicidal action eliminates bacteria, fungi, and yeasts by damaging the cell wall and inhibiting enzymatic activity and protein synthesis. Maintains its effectiveness in the presence of hard water, acids, and alkalis, making it ideal for areas with high contamination. Properties: pH (1% sol.) 6.0–8.5, medium foam, active content 10%, translucent liquid appearance. Applications: cleaning and disinfection of production equipment, conveyors, packaging areas, storage, and transportation in the food industry (meat, dairy, bakery). Kosher and SAGARPA certified. Usage recommendations: 0.5%–1.0% in aqueous solution. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Anticel Peracetic Acid 15%. Translucent liquid, 100% water-soluble, with a minimum of 15% peracetic acid. Broad-spectrum oxidizing biocide effective against bacteria, fungi, yeasts, viruses, and spores. Acts through immediate cellular oxidation and degrades into water, oxygen, and acetic acid, leaving no harmful residues. Approved for direct food contact and organic production. Applications: CIP cleaning, equipment and surfaces, meat processing, fruits and vegetables, irrigation water, and cooling systems. Properties: pH 2.0–3.5 (1% solution), density 1.05–1.10 g/cc, CAS 79-21-0. Also known as PAA or peroxyacetic acid. Certified NSF, Kosher, and OMRI. Available from Monterrey, Mexico, with nationwide shipping.

USP iodine pearls, high-purity biocide. Solid pearls of elemental iodine with a minimum purity of 99.5%, used as a raw material in the formulation of iodophor products, antiseptic and industrial disinfectants, as well as a chemical intermediate. Highly effective due to its high content of active iodine, non-volatile, and with low impurity levels: max. chlorine/bromine 50 ppm, max. iron 10 ppm, sulfates up to 75 ppm, and heavy metals under 10 ppm. Properties: solid pearl appearance, stable at room temperature (25 °C), max. non-volatile residue 0.01%. Applications: formulation of sanitizing solutions, antiseptics, laboratory use, and in pharmaceutical, food, and veterinary industries. Other names: elemental iodine, resublimed iodine. CAS 7553-56-2. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Dxl, broad-spectrum chlorinated bactericide. Slightly amber translucent liquid with an active content of 9.75–10.25%. Highly soluble in water, stable, and low-foaming. Its formula allows it to penetrate even microporous surfaces, deactivating essential cellular functions in microorganisms. Odorless at appropriate doses. Applications: disinfection in vegetable processing (cucumber, tomato, squash, carrot), fruits, legumes, roots, industrial or recirculating water, as well as food facilities, utensils, molds, and egg processing. Properties: density 1.10–1.20 g/cm³, pH (1% sol.) 10.5–12.0, active content 9.75–10.25%, low foam. Also known as: chlorinated sanitizer. SAGARPA certified. Usage recommendations: 200 ppm for 30 min on stainless steel surfaces; 5–8 ppm for 12 hours for prolonged disinfection. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Iodactive 1.75%, iodine-based disinfectant with excellent solubility. Dark reddish liquid with a minimum of 1.75% active iodine. Its stabilized formulation ensures high solubility and stability in aqueous solutions, maintaining its effectiveness in the presence of hard water and under extreme temperature conditions. Does not stain equipment and acts instantly upon contact. Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and certain protozoa. Properties: pH (1% sol.) 2.5–4.0, density 1.00–1.25 g/cm³, medium foam, shelf life of one year. Applications: disinfection of stainless steel surfaces in silos, pipelines, process tanks, cooling and storage systems in the food and dairy industry (CIP and COP systems), sanitizing mats, production and fattening areas in poultry farms, disinfection of supply water in livestock facilities, fruits, and vegetables by spraying or immersion (50–200 ppm). SAGARPA and Kosher certified. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throug…

Iodactive 1.3%, iodine-based disinfectant with excellent solubility. Dark reddish liquid with a minimum of 1.3% active iodine (13,000 ppm), pH (1% solution) 2.5–4.0, and density 1.00–1.25 g/cm³. Robust and stable formulation that increases solubility and ensures effectiveness even in hard water and extreme temperature conditions, without staining equipment thanks to its complete solubility in water. Acts immediately against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and certain protozoa. Contains detergent properties to enhance action on porous surfaces. Applications: stainless steel surfaces, silos, pipelines, process tanks, CIP/COP systems, food and dairy plants, milking areas, sanitizing mats, poultry farms, and water disinfection in livestock facilities. Also recommended for fruit and vegetable disinfection by spraying or immersion (50–200 ppm dosage). SAGARPA certified. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Iodactive 1.5%, veterinary-grade disinfectant. Dark reddish liquid with a minimum of 1.5% active iodine. Concentrated and stabilized iodophor with excellent water solubility, formulated for effective disinfection of surfaces and fruits or vegetables. Its immediate and powerful action is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and some protozoa. Does not stain surfaces and maintains its efficiency even in hard water or extreme temperatures. Applications: disinfection of stainless steel surfaces in silos, pipelines, tanks, CIP and COP systems, sanitizing mats, livestock production areas, and for fruit and vegetable disinfection by spraying or immersion (50–200 ppm). Properties: pH 2.5–4.0 (1% solution), density 1.00–1.25 g/cm³ (at 20 °C), medium foam, shelf life of one year. Kosher and SAGARPA certified. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Iodet 5%, high-solubility iodine-based disinfectant. Dark reddish liquid with a minimum of 5% active iodine (50,000 ppm). Highly soluble in water and very stable, does not stain equipment, and maintains its effectiveness even in hard water. Acts effectively against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, fungi, and yeasts. Properties: density 1.00–1.25 g/cm³, pH (1% sol.) 2.5–4.0. Applications: disinfection of water, surfaces, pipelines, transport equipment, silos, tanks, cooling systems, food plants, sanitizing mats, swine and poultry farms, milking and production areas. SAGARPA and Kosher certified. Usage recommendations: 100–400 ppm in livestock facilities and veterinary clinics; 75–100 ppm for hands and equipment; 25–75 ppm for vegetable processing equipment, adjusting according to residual microbial load. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.