In today’s connected world, effective disinfection is critical to protecting animal and public health and ensuring seamless operational continuity. LANXESS offers broad-spectrum active substances for disinfectants that help to reduce infectious risks, comply with rigorous regulatory requirements, and achieve higher hygiene standards. Learn more about our LANXESS active substances and what makes them the ideal choice to develop a broad-spectrum disinfectant. We offer a Formulation Support Program and give guidance on how to formulate disinfectants based on LANXESS active substances.
Our complementary active substances
- Active ingredient: p-chloro-m-cresol
- Chemical name: p-chloro-m-cresol
- Assay: min. 99.8%
- Formulated products may have regulatory approval* for the following:
- Disinfection Application: Animal health; Hospital, Industrial and Institutional; Household; Hand hygiene
- Areas of Application: Hard surface disinfection, Instrument disinfection, wheel dips and boot dips
- Efficacy: Bacteria, mycobacteria, yeast, mould, viruses and endoparasites, such as coccidia, roundworm eggs
- BPR approval status: Approved for uses in biocidal products of the disinfection applications in Product Types 1, 2 and 3
- Active ingredient: o-phenylphenol
- Chemical name: o-phenylphenol
- Assay: min. 99.5%
- Formulated products may have regulatory approval* for the following:
- Disinfection Application: Animal health; Hospital, Industrial and Institutional; Household; Hand hygiene†
- Areas of Application: Hard surface disinfection, Instrument disinfection, wheeldips and bootdips, udder disinfection. It is also used for post-harvest application on citrus fruits.
- Efficacy: Bacteria, mycobacteria, yeast, mould, viruses and endoparasites, such as coccidia, roundworm eggs
- BPR approval status: Approved for uses in biocidal products of the disinfection applications in Product Types 1, 2, 3 and 4
- Active ingredient: o-benzyl-p-chlorophenol
- Chemical name: 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol
- Assay: min. 95.7 %
- Formulated products may have regulatory approval* for the following:
- Disinfection Application: Animal health; Hospital, Industrial and Institutional; Household
- Areas of Application: Hard surface disinfection, Instrument disinfection, wheeldips and bootdips
- Efficacy: Bacteria, mycobacteria, yeast, mould and viruses
- Active ingredient: Potassium monopersulfate
- Formulated products may have regulatory approval* for the following:
- Disinfection Application: Animal housing; Hospitals, Industrial and Institutional, Water disinfection
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- Active ingredient: Glutaraldehyde
- Chemical name: 1,5-Pentanedial
- Assay: min. 50 %
- Formulated products may have regulatory approval* for the following:
- Disinfection Application: Animal health; Hospital, Industrial and Institutional
- Areas of Application: Hard surface disinfection, Farm equipment disinfection
- Efficacy: Bacteria, bacterial spores, mycobacteria, yeast, mould and viruses
- BPR approval status: Approved for uses in biocidal products of the disinfection applications in Product Types 2, 3 and 4
* Not all applications listed above are registered/approved for use in all countries. Contact your sales representative or refer to our Contact Form to learn about product availability and approvals in your country.
In addition to active substances, LANXESS also offers final disinfectants (frame formulations), which can be sold under your brand name. If you are interested in developing your own formulations with our active substances, we are happy to support you. Please contact us for more information on our products and for up-to date information on the registration status of our products.
In addition to active substances, LANXESS also offers final disinfectants (frame formulations), which can be sold under your brand name. If you are interested in developing your own formulations with our active substances, we are happy to support you. Please contact us for more information on our products and for up-to date information on the registration status of our products.
Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
Why choose our Actives for Disinfectant?
Proven Broad-Spectrum Efficacy
Our actives for Disinfection portfolio delivers protection against a comprehensive range of viruses, bacteria, fungi and spores, critical for cleaning and disinfection in animal housing and Industrial and Institutional environments. Independent studies have confirmed their performance against even the most challenging pathogens, ensuring reliable disinfection where it matters most.
Expert Support with Formulation Support Program
Gain more than high-performance actives, our team provides expert guidance on formulation development and final disinfectant recipes. With decades of expertise and a reputation as a trusted global partner, we support you to bring your new formulation to the market.
