This document describes a natural disinfectant product called THYMOX Technology® disinfectant. It is made from essential oils and plant extracts, making it non-toxic and safe for users and the environment. It is a bactericide, fungicide, and virucide. Studies show it is highly effective at reducing total bacterial flora by close to 14 million bacteria per 100 cm2. It is approved for use in food processing facilities and hatcheries.

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Disinfectant

2. • Unique option in natural disinfection
• Non-toxic: the active ingredient is 100% natural
• Non-corrosive on surfaces (pH neutral)
• Safe for users and the environment
• Active ingredient originating from essential oil
• Other ingredients derived from plants
• Bactericide, fungicide and virucide
• Effective with hard water
• Does not stain surfaces or skin
• Detergent action and foaming agent
• Satisfies stringent food security standards
• Patented worldwide
Consumers are increasingly on the lookout for
GMO-free products. Knowing that, by using a green
disinfectant technology, farms and processing plants
will not be accumulating more dangerous chemicals
that could harm workers, animals, foods and the
environment is reassuring, and is fast becoming
a global standard of quality for food producers.
THYMOX Technology® disinfectant is distinguished
by its innovative character, its efficiency and ability
to meet the requirements for infectious disease
control and food safety.
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Glutaraldehyde and
quaternary ammonium-based
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Peroxygenated
compound-based
product
Technology®
disinfectant
THYMOX Technology® disinfectant
has a wide spectrum of efficacy, allowing
it on average to significantly reduce total
bacterial flora (close to 14 million
bacteria per 100 cm2 or 3 log units).
*The relative efficacy represents the reduction %
of a disinfectant compared to the reduction %
obtained by THYMOX Technology®
disinfectant in disinfecting an agricultural
building.
Accreditation Characteristics
Wide spectrum of activity
Health Canada DIN 02390000
Effective against bacteria, fungus and some viruses
• Bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella choleraesuis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,
Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Streptococcus suis
• Viruses: Influenza A (including H1N1), Porcine Reproductive & Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS)
• Fungi: Pathogenic fungi, Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Biodegradable Fully biodegradable in less than 14 days OECD 301E
Food processing and hatcheries Approved for use in food processing facilities and hatcheries
UL certification and Ecologo
Environmental Choice
UL and Ecologo certified
Product certified for reduced environnemental impact.
View specific attributes evaluated: ul.com/el • UL 2794
Meets standards for the manufacturing, control and distribution of antimicrobial
agents used on environmental surfaces
Odour control Eliminates germs that cause bad odours, and leaves a fresh scent
of essential oils
Efficacy of THYMOX Technology® disinfectant compared to different types of products
currently used in disinfecting agricultural buildings