Press Release

STERIS Adds Disinfectant Claim Using ProKlenz™ TWO Detergent

STERIS announces the addition of EPA disinfection claims in the United States for ProKlenz™ TWO High Performance Acid Detergent.
February 5, 2020

STERIS announces the addition of EPA disinfection claims in the United States for ProKlenz™ TWO High Performance Acid Detergent. Proklenz TWO Detergent has received the following EPA disinfectant claims on washable, hard, nonporous surfaces in the presence of 5% organic soil (serum):

  • Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) in 10 minutes at or above 60 °C.
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442) in 10 minutes at or above 60 °C.

This new label claim is the result of extensive testing and development. In conjunction with the new disinfection claims, the product’s name will be modified to ProKlenz TWO Acid Cleaner and Disinfectant. ProKlenz TWO Acid Cleaner and Disinfectant is available in the United States beginning in June 2020.

STERIS continues to meet our Customers’ validation objectives and quality needs with innovative product claims, an extensive documentation package, and support from the STERIS Technical Services team.


STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe.

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