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Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®

Tough on pathogens but gentle on users and the planet, Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP®) efficacy and safety has been validated by peer-reviewed clinical studies worldwide.

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Powerful disinfectants are easy to formulate. However, they are often toxic. We responded to this challenge with a unique and innovative chemical synergy that led to the development of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide. AHP is a synergistic blend of commonly used, safe ingredients that, when combined with low levels of hydrogen peroxide, produces exceptional potency as a germicide and performance as a cleaner. AHP claims are backed with governmental registrations and extensive third-party analysis and validation.

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Sustainability

Our AHP formulas disinfect against a broad spectrum of pathogens and yet are gentle on users, materials, and the environment. The active ingredient is biodegradable, breaking down into water and oxygen.

In Canada, AHP was the first disinfectant to receive ECOLOGO® registration and the first hydrogen peroxide disinfectant to be awarded Design for the Environment by the US EPA.

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Evolution of AHP®

Hydrogen peroxide has long been known to kill pathogens without being harmful to users. However, this remarkable chemical was not stable enough to be used for commercially viable disinfectants. Virox changed that by developing the patented technology, Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®, a stable disinfecting solution combining unmatched efficacy with environmental integrity and application safety.
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1998

AHP® registration as a hospital-grade disinfectant and awarded a general virucide claim for its effectiveness against non-enveloped viruses (such as Poliovirus and Norovirus).
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2001

Recognized as a chemical sterilant with a 14-day re-use claim.
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2003

Recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Health as the ONLY surface disinfectant for use during the SARS crisis in Canada.
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2006

Received registration in the United States as the FIRST hospital grade surface disinfectant with a 1-minute contact time and a Category IV Safety Rating (the lowest EPA toxicity rating).
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2007

The first disinfectant technology to have received EcoLogo® approval in Canada and registered as a sporicidal surface disinfectant effective against C. difficile spores.
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2008

Received FDA registration as the FIRST hydrogen peroxide-based high-level disinfectant for flexible endoscopes not containing peracetic acid.
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2011

Became Canada’s FIRST 5 minute concentrated intermediate-level hospital-grade disinfectant with EcoLogo® certification.
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2012

The world’s first hydrogen peroxide-based antimicrobial hand wash powered by AHP® launched.
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2014

Became the first EPA registered hydrogen peroxide disinfectant to receive approval from DfE (Design for the Environment).
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2016

AHP® became the first broad-spectrum disinfectant based on hydrogen peroxide to receive the Safer Choice/DfE Award.
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2017

AHP® received a Foot and Mouth Disease efficacy claim in North America.
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2018

Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® was approved by NASA for use on the International Space Station.
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2019

Virox launched AHP® disinfectants specifically formulated for cannabis production facilities.
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2020

AHP® received approval for SARS-COV-2 Emerging Pathogen.
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Awards & Certifications

ECOLOGO®

ECOLOGO Certification recognizes products that meet strict, multi-attribute criteria for environmental leadership through rigorous third-party testing and life-cycle assessment. Virox was the first Accelerated Hydrogen technology to receive this approval as a green-certified disinfectant cleaner in Canada.

UL GREENGUARD

UL GREENGUARD Certification verifies that a product has been scientifically tested for low chemical emissions, helping reduce indoor air pollution and improve air quality. The prestigious GREENGUARD Gold level offers even stricter standards, making certified products ideal for healthcare settings and other environments with sensitive populations.

Green Seal®

The Green Seal is a third-party ecolabel with over 35 years of credibility, widely recognized by consumers, institutional buyers, and federal, state, and local procurement programs. Earning the Green Seal is a major milestone — it signifies that Virox’s products have met robust, science-based standards for performance, human health, and environmental impact throughout their entire lifecycle.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Virox Technologies’ AHP® has earned the EPA’s lowest toxicity rating (Category IV) for its exceptional safety profile and has been awarded Champion Status (the highest honor) in the EPA’s Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative (SDSI) for its commitment to environmentally sustainable chemistry.

AHP Compatibility

AHP has been rigorously tested in-house, as well as by partners, distributors, and medical device manufacturers, confirming its compatibility with a wide range of hard, non-porous surfaces.

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FAQ

Please see our FAQ for more on Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) and answers to common questions about our products, resources, and disinfection best practices.

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