Technical Tip

Why Choose a Pharmaceutical Detergent?

STERIS's detergents are engineered for your most difficult cleaning challenges. Learn more now.
March 24, 2020

Key Takeaways:

  • Pharmaceutical detergents are engineered with multiple synergistic cleaning mechanisms to outperform commodity chemicals in complex cleaning tasks.
  • Formulated cleaners reduce process time, water and energy consumption, supporting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability goals.
  • STERIS provides extensive validation support and technical expertise, helping Customers meet regulatory requirements and optimize cleaning protocols.
  • Case studies show significant reductions in cleaning agent and water usage, demonstrating the real-world impact of optimized cleaning processes.
  • Specialized detergents are available for biofilm removal, rouge remediation and stainless-steel passivation. 

STERIS’s pharmaceutical detergents are engineered for your most difficult cleaning challenges. Unlike commodity chemicals, formulated cleaners employ a combination of cleaning mechanisms. Download this PDF demonstrating STERIS's pharmaceutical detergent's ability to improve cleaning performance and reduce water usage in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

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