PureTech Scientific Glyclean® D

Glycolic acid is one of the most versatile cleaning ingredients and is now one of the most innovative solutions for disinfection and sanitization. Glyclean® D is a glycolic acid–based, manufacturing-use-only product from PureTech Scientific, previously manufactured by Chemours, developed for use in several EPA-registered formulations. The formulations provide outstanding disinfection and cleaning performance along with an excellent green profile that meets modern and future chemical disinfection regulations. The product formulations are available in the form of sub-registration from PureTech Scientific.

In recent years, there has been a significant push to limit the use of quaternary ammonium compounds, commonly known as quats, due to their environmental impact and potential health concerns. While effective, quats are chemical compounds that can persist in the environment, leading to increased regulation and a search for viable alternatives for hard surface disinfection. 

Conventional disinfection agents often fall short of delivering satisfactory cleaning performance, which has prompted industry professionals to search for more effective and eco-friendly options. Moreover, the rigorous process involved in developing and obtaining EPA registration for such disinfectants poses additional challenges, especially for companies striving to meet these escalating standards. 

Given the current global health landscape, the need for disinfectants that can effectively neutralize a wide range of pathogens, including both bacteria and viruses, has become more pressing. This requirement became even more critical with the outbreak of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, placing traditional disinfectants under scrutiny for their ability to address such threats adequately.