In today's world, it is essential to tackle viruses, bacteria, and germs head-on, ensuring that disinfection processes are both effective and safe. Conventional disinfectants, with their harsh and sometimes unstable nature, often raise safety concerns due to potential health risks and undesirable environmental impacts. These traditional compounds can be overly aggressive, damaging surfaces or posing exposure risks to users.
Enter Glyclean® D, which harnesses the distinctive qualities of glycolic acid to offer a groundbreaking solution that balances efficacy with safety. As a result, Glyclean® D provides a safe, effective, and cost-efficient means of disinfection, aligning with the need for products that not only meet regulatory standards but also cater to environmentally conscious practices. This innovative disinfectant emerges as a preferable alternative, redefining industry standards by providing robust microbial control without compromising user safety or sustainability.
Glyclean® D Efficacy and Kill Claims
Glyclean® D combines comprehensive disinfection with efficient one-step cleaning and is approved for use worldwide. Glyclean® D has successfully undergone the stringent testing necessary for acquiring US EPA registrations. Effective against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, viruses, and fungi, Glyclean® D achieves hospital-grade disinfection with kill times as short as 30 seconds. This rapid efficacy not only meets but often exceeds current industry standards, making it an excellent choice for high-stakes environments such as hospitals and clinics where quick and reliable disinfection is paramount.
PureTech Scientific has performed thorough research and developed Glyclean® D to ensure long-term regulatory compliance, thus providing confidence in its continued integration into infection control protocols globally. Its seamless blend of efficacy, safety, and environmental responsibility makes Glyclean® D a leading choice in modern disinfection solutions.
Modes of Action
Disinfectant actives used in household, industrial, and institutional cleaning eliminate organisms through various mechanisms. Each disinfectant active (biocide) has inherent advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will examine the most widely used disinfectant actives, comparing their modes of action and inherent pros and cons. Glyclean® D, based on glycolic acid, falls into the category of organic acid chemistries.
The table below compares common household disinfectant types.
Disinfectant Type
Mode of Action
Advantages
Disadvantages
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats)
Ruptures cell membranes
Common, low price point, highly effective
Toxic to the environment, regulatory pressures, bacterial resistance concerns
Alcohols
Dissolves/denatures
Biodegradable
Flammable, high VOC, single mode of action
Chlorinated Compounds
Ruptures cell membranes
Ruptures cell membranes
Halogenated compounds (toxic), regulatory issues, high VOC, damaging to surfaces, single mode of action
Peroxides
Oxidizes cell membranes, oxidizes cell structures
Oxidizes/penetrates cell membranes and oxidizes cell structures
Oxidation is non-selective, limited shelf life, requires stabilization, safety concerns
Biodegradable, low to no VOC, stable in formulation, no regulatory pressures
Moderate pricing, lesser kill claims compared to quats
Glyclean® D vs. Other Disinfectant Actives
Glyclean® D is the ideal solution for the next generation of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products. It seamlessly integrates sustainability, safety, cleaning performance, and disinfectant efficacy into a single, user-friendly, and quick-to-market active ingredient.
Chemistry
Regulatory concerns
Sustainability
Safety
Stability
Efficacy
Cleaning performance
Glyclean® D
Quats
Peroxygens
Bleach
Other organic acids
= Very effective/minimal concerns
= Effective/some concerns
= Not effective/many concerns
Glyclean® D vs. Quats
As the broader market becomes increasingly aware of the environmental and safety issues related to the use of quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants, industries are actively seeking alternative chemical solutions that offer efficacy with reduced risks. Glyclean® D emerges as a superior choice, presenting substantial safety benefits over traditional quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) due to its notably lower toxicity levels, measured to be approximately 100 times less than that of commonly used quats like ADBAC and DDAC. These reduced toxicity levels provide a safer option for environments where human and environmental exposure is a concern and further support a reduced ecological footprint.
Glyclean® D's unique chemical profile enables it to be identified and quantified with ease through direct analysis techniques, a clear advantage over quats which often require more complex testing and assessment methods. This straightforward identification facilitates the development of more accurate and transparent product labels, ensuring that hazard class and hazard statement codes are correctly attributed, and thereby aligning with growing regulatory pressures and consumer demand for clearer product information.
Glyclean® D not only meets the immediate needs for advanced disinfection but also positions itself as a sustainable and responsible choice for future formulations in the industry.
Glyclean® D vs. Other Acids
Glyclean® D has demonstrated superior effectiveness against common pathogens compared to other acid-based disinfectants*. Its enhanced efficacy allows for the use of a lower total acid concentration, which facilitates easier formulation and superior cleaning performance. This reduced concentration does not compromise its strong disinfection capabilities, making Glyclean® D a versatile choice for both commercial and residential use. Formulators can achieve exceptional results without the need for high corrosive levels typically associated with acid-based products, ensuring safer application environments.