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  • About Virox

    • Sustainability

    Our solutions are formulated with active components that are biodegradable. Not only do they combine unmatched efficacy with an extraordinary safety profile, but what truly sets them apart from other chemistries — and makes them Deliberately Different® — is their neutral impact on the planet.

    Tough on pathogens, gentle on the planet

    Virox formulations have a safety profile that, in combination with superior disinfecting efficacy, protects people and animals from pathogens without exposing them to harsh chemicals. Our focus on human and animal safety and environmental sustainability incorporates a One Health® approach and is a legacy Virox will pass on to future generations.

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    Safety meets efficacy

    While powerful disinfectants are easy to formulate, they are often toxic and hazardous, and conversely, many “green” disinfectants typically compromise on performance. Our formulations are unique, with the ideal balance of safety and efficacy. They disinfect against a broad spectrum of pathogens and yet are gentle on users, materials, and the environment.

    Go beyond legacy chemistries

    Many harsh chemicals come with negative effects on the planet — some we don’t even readily see. Corrosive disinfectants with compatibility issues can greatly reduce the life of a device, surface, or instrument. Not only do these items then need to be replaced at great expense, but they also need to be disposed of — most likely in landfills. Additionally, pouring harsh disinfectants down the sink can create even more dangerous substances that can make their way into the environment. Virox formulations have excellent material compatibility, are formulated with inert ingredients, and require no special disposal. That’s not only good for business, it’s also good for the planet.

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    What makes Virox formulations so different?

    • They have the EPA’s lowest available toxicity rating
    • They do not require any hazardous symbols or pictograms (GHS)
    • They are non-irritating to eyes and skin and do not require personal protection equipment (PPE)
    • They do not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
    • They are biodegradable
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    Practicing what we preach

    Our One Health® initiatives extend to our manufacturing practices. Virox is the first chemical manufacturer in Canada capable of not just developing EcoLogo® and Green Seal Certified products but producing them in a LEED®-certified facility as awarded by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). Our 68,500+ square foot headquarters is internationally recognized for its impact on the planet, which includes energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and resource stewardship.

    Our Innovations

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    On top of being supremely effective, our technologies are easy on users, materials, and the planet – an unprecedented combination of attributes. Virox formulations have been validated by peer-reviewed clinical studies conducted by scientific organizations and impartial researchers across 40 countries with approvals from Health Canada, US EPA, and US FDA.

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