In the pharmaceutical industry, cleanliness is non-negotiable. Cleanrooms, WFI systems, and equipment surfaces all need to be kept free of microbial contamination to protect products, meet regulatory standards, and ensure patient safety.
Traditional disinfectants like bleach, quats, and peracetic acid have been used for years, but they come with trade-offs—residue, corrosion, strong odors, and inconsistent performance against biofilms. Selectrocide, from Selective Micro Technologies (SMT), offers a simpler and safer alternative. It delivers ultra-pure chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) in a way that’s cleanroom-compatible, easy to use, and proven to work.
Why Chlorine Dioxide?
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful disinfectant that’s uniquely effective in pharmaceutical environments. It eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, and even biofilms—all without the drawbacks of bleach, quats, or peracetic acid. Unlike those harsh chemicals, chlorine dioxide doesn’t produce harmful byproducts or corrosive residues. It works through a selective oxidation process, making it safer for cleanroom materials while still delivering high-level disinfection. That combination of strength and safety makes it an ideal choice for pharma-grade sanitization.
What Makes Selectrocide Different?
Selectrocide takes the benefits of chlorine dioxide even further. It’s a pharmaceutical-grade, EPA-registered system that generates ultra-pure ClO₂ on demand—using only water to activate. There are no harsh precursors, no mixing, and no complex equipment.
This closed-system sachet design creates high-purity chlorine dioxide without chlorates, chlorites, or aldehydes. It’s safe for sensitive materials, doesn’t leave residue, and doesn’t require rinsing when used at approved concentrations. With Selectrocide, you get the full power of ClO₂ without any of the common headaches that come with other disinfectants.
How It Works
Each Selectrocide unit comes as a dry sachet. You simply add it to a specific amount of water, allow it to generate, and you have a ready-to-use disinfectant. The system is sealed and self-contained, so there’s no pouring, no dosing equipment, and no exposure to raw chemicals.
You can generate chlorine dioxide in concentrations ranging from 0.25 ppm for water systems to over 1000 ppm for deep cleaning and fogging, depending on your needs. The process is simple, safe, and consistent—perfect for GMP-regulated environments.
Key Advantages for Pharmaceutical Use
Selectrocide is designed with pharmaceutical manufacturing in mind. It’s safe on stainless steel, plastic, glass, epoxy flooring, gaskets, tubing, and sensitive electronics. It won’t corrode materials or interfere with equipment.
It’s been tested and validated to eliminate biofilms, spores, and a wide range of microbes—achieving up to 6-log reduction. That level of performance supports disinfection protocols in line with USP <1072> and 21 CFR Part 211 (cGMP).
It can be applied in a variety of ways—sprayed, wiped, fogged, or used as an immersion bath. You can also dose it into water systems like RO, DI, and WFI loops for low-level biofilm control, without affecting the water chemistry or damaging infrastructure.
Because it comes in dry, shelf-stable sachets, there’s no need for chemical storage or inventory tracking. It activates when you need it and stays out of the way when you don’t.
Common Use Cases in Pharma Facilities
Selectrocide is flexible enough to fit a wide range of pharmaceutical applications:
- Daily wipe-downs in ISO 5–8 cleanrooms
- Fogging of air handling units and ceiling plenums
- Disinfection of isolators, biosafety cabinets, and glove boxes
- Immersion of tools and stainless parts
- Biofilm control in RO, DI, and WFI systems (0.25–2 ppm)
- Sanitizing transfer lines, holding tanks, and distribution loops
- Maintenance of floor drains and hard-to-reach areas
Purity = Performance
In pharma, purity matters. Even trace residues or reactive byproducts from disinfectants can compromise your product integrity or lead to compliance issues. Selectrocide produces only ultra-pure chlorine dioxide—free from chlorinated byproducts, VOCs, or corrosive acids. That means it delivers the performance you need without adding new risks to your environment.
Regulatory Support
Selectrocide supports your validation efforts and compliance goals. It’s:
- EPA registered
- NSF D2 certified
- Suitable for FDA-compliant uses
- Aligned with USP <1072> and 21 CFR Part 211 (cGMP)
- Backed by full documentation: CoA, SDS, SOPs, log reduction data
A Smarter Choice for Disinfection
If you're looking to modernize your disinfection program with something cleaner, safer, and easier to use, Selectrocide is ready to support you. Whether you’re managing cleanrooms, treating air, or maintaining your water systems, our ultra-pure ClO₂ solution helps you stay compliant, reduce risk, and improve performance—all with one system.
Contact Selective Micro Technologies today to request documentation, samples, or a consultation.