Product Overview
Disinfectants
Our disinfectants provide effective protection against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. With proven efficacy and skin-friendly formulations, they ensure hygienic cleanliness and safety. Each application area has its specific requirements – whether for hands, surfaces, or medical instruments – our disinfection solutions are essential for preventing infections and maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
Our Quality Promise in the Production of Disinfectants
The highest quality is the foundation for the protection and safety you can expect from our products. At MaiMed, we set the highest standards for the quality of our disinfectants to ensure the safety and effectiveness of each product. Our commitment to quality is deeply embedded in our corporate principles and is lived by all of our employees.
Our internationally recognized and certified quality management system ensures that every product leaving our production facilities undergoes strict controls and tests. Only disinfectants that meet our specific requirements are approved for marketing.
From the selection of raw materials to bottling, we rely on sustainable processes to maintain the highest quality standards while taking ecological, economic, and social responsibility. Through innovative technologies and state-of-the-art procedures, we ensure that our products meet the high expectations of our customers.
FAQ about Disinfectants
Which disinfectants are effective against viruses?
Disinfectants that are effective against viruses are those that have been tested according to the European standard EN 14476. The following spectra of activity are distinguished:
- Limited virucidal inactivates enveloped viruses (e.g. HIV as well as hepatitis B/C)
- Limited virucidal PLUS inactivates enveloped viruses as well as selected non‑enveloped viruses, noroviruses, rotaviruses and adenoviruses
- Virucidal inactivates all enveloped as well as non‑enveloped viruses (e.g. SV‑40 or polyomaviruses)
In practice, highly developed products such as the alcohol‑based rapid disinfection wipes MaiMed® MyClean DS ViruComplete fully cover the virucidal spectrum in accordance with EN 14476, while the MyClean DS product series as standard covers the protection range Limited virucidal PLUS.
Which disinfectant is suitable for gastrointestinal infections?
For gastrointestinal infections, disinfectants should be used with bactericidal and virucidal efficacy, as both bacterial pathogens as well as highly contagious viruses such as noroviruses or rotaviruses may be involved. Products with “virucidal” or “limited virucidal PLUS” according to EN 14476 should be selected in order to ensure comprehensive hygiene.
For the rapid interruption of chains of infection in care, hospital and practice, specialised solutions are used: For hand disinfection, the ready‑to‑use MaiMed® MyClean HB Gel is suitable (effective against noro‑ and adenoviruses). For the subsequent disinfection of sensitive surfaces, an alcohol‑free surface disinfectant such as MaiMed® MyClean DS OA is recommended.
What is the difference between hand disinfection and surface disinfection?
Hand disinfection and surface disinfection differ clearly in composition and application:
- Hand disinfection is designed for skin compatibility and rapid efficacy according to EN 1500
- Surface disinfection is formulated for inanimate materials and surfaces and may have other active substances, dosages and contact times
Professional manufacturers such as MaiMed therefore offer specifically coordinated products for hand disinfection and surface disinfection.
Which EN standards must disinfectants fulfil?
Depending on the field of application, disinfectants must fulfil different EN standards in order to prove their tested efficacy. The most important standards at a glance:
- EN 14476 – testing of virucidal efficacy (limited virucidal, limited virucidal PLUS, virucidal)
- EN 13727 – bactericidal efficacy in the medical field
- EN 1276 – bactericidal efficacy in the food and industrial field
- EN 13624 – fungicidal and yeasticidal efficacy in the medical field
- EN 1650 – fungicidal efficacy in the food and industrial field
- EN 13704 – sporicidal efficacy in the food, industrial and public field
- EN 1500 – hygienic hand disinfection
- EN 12791 – surgical hand disinfection
- EN 13697 – bactericidal and fungal efficacy on non‑porous surfaces
- EN 16615 – wipe disinfection (4‑field test)
Which disinfectant is alcohol free?
Alcohol‑free disinfectants are used where maximum material compatibility (e.g. in the case of acrylic glass, ultrasound probes or artificial leather treatment couches) or particularly gentle skin application is the focus. They usually have excellent residual activity, however require the exact observance of the product‑specific contact times.
As practice‑proven solutions without alcohol, for example in medical and care applications, the skin‑friendly hand disinfection and hand decontamination MaiMed® MyClean HB OA (with aloe vera) as well as the ready‑to‑use MaiMed® MyClean DS OA Flowpack disinfectant wipes for wipe‑resistant surfaces are suitable.