Peracetic Acid

Sanitizer, Disinfectant, Sterilant, and Bleach

Our peracetic acid, also known as peroxyacetic acid, is a liquid mixture of hydrogen peroxide and acetic acid (vinegar). The fundamental way to deliver oxygen, by organic peroxide is present in chemical and industrial processes everywhere we look.

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What is peracetic acid?

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What Is Peracetic Acid Used for?

Peracetic acid is an organic chemical compound widely used as a highly effective solution for disinfection and hygiene applications. It plays a crucial role in aseptic packaging of food and beverages, cosmetics, hair bleaching, environmentally friendly water and wastewater treatment, sustainable aquaculture solutions, agriculture, chemical synthesis, cleaning and sanitation, and the cleaning and disinfection of laundry and textiles.

Evonik Active Oxygens is an innovative supplier of high quality peracetic acid, offering more than a century of worldwide experience in active oxygen chemicals. Various grades and several tailor made recipes are available under the following tradenames: PERACLEAN®, SPECTRUM®, BLITZ®, CLARITY®, VIGOROX®, and OXYPURE®.

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Some Facts about Peracetic Acid
Peracetic acid is a versatile oxidizing agent that dissolves easily in water and decomposes into non-toxic by-products. Evonik is one of the leading producers of peracetic acid and has developed a wide offering of high quality products, ranging in concentration from 5% to 40% peracetic acid in equilibrium solution. The different concentrations are used in chemical synthesis, bleaching, sanitization, disinfection, hygiene and sterilization across a variety of industries, including food and beverage such as fruit and vegetable processing, poultry processing, environmental remediation, industrial cleaning and sanitation, and oil and gas production.

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OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO

PERACLEAN®

PERACLEAN® peracetic acid solutions provide broad-spectrum, chlorine‑free disinfection and oxidation for food and beverage processing, medical and industrial hygiene, and CIP/SIP systems. Effective against bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses, PERACLEAN® decomposes into water, oxygen, and acetic acid - supporting efficient, residue‑free sanitation across diverse applications.

SPECTRUM®

SPECTRUM® is a versatile, cost-effective, peracetic acid-based antimicrobial agent to boost food safety in poultry processing. Ideal for use in various stages, it maintains the highest hygiene standards in chicken, turkey, and duck processing.

BLITZ®

BLITZ® is a peracetic acid-based antimicrobial agent for use in red meat applications. It can be applied directly to red meat carcasses, parts, and organs to effectively reduce contamination.

CLARITY®

CLARITY® is an EPA-registered and FDA-approved peracetic acid antimicrobial agent and sterilant for use in beverage and dairy applications to sterilize packaging materials.

VIGOROX®

VIGOROX® peracetic‑acid–based sanitizers and disinfectants deliver chlorine‑free, broad‑spectrum microbial control for food & beverage processing, agriculture, healthcare, and wastewater treatment. They offer strong pathogen reduction, rapid biodegradation into harmless by‑products, stability, and effectiveness across temperatures and organic loads - supporting safe, efficient sanitation and sustainable water treatment.

OXYPURE®

OXYPURE® acts as a disinfectant in a broad spectrum of applications. Specialized grades are available for drinking water treatment or surface disinfection in the food industry.

Registration of our Peracetic Acid as a Biocide

PAA formulations are registered for use as a sanitizer, disinfectant and sterilant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as an antimicrobial agent by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as well as an active substance and biocidal product under the European Biocide Product Directive (BPR).

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Why Is Peracetic Acid Sustainable?

Peracetic acid (PAA) is a powerful and sustainable oxidizing agent that kills pathogens on surfaces. The product is used for cleaning, disinfecting, and bleaching formulations in a wide range of applications and industries such as chemical synthesis, textile, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, or aerospace.

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Peracetic Acid Products Tailored to Customer Needs

Our experts for peracetic acid and other peroxides have in-depth knowledge in developing individually formulated grades for specific peracetic acid applications. Your regional sales manager provides you with information on a specific PAA product that is best suited for your case of application. This contact will also provide you with the respective materials such as safety data sheet or further technical and commercial information about Evonik Active Oxygens' products.

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