Product Profile: Pac-Dent

Broad-spectrum microbicidal potential

A health care-associated infection (HAI) is a substantial challenge that dental practice staff members must overcome daily to ensure patient and staff safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 1.7 million HAIs occur each year and cause or contribute to 100,000 deaths. Frequently touched surfaces need to be disinfected regularly and staff must also be conscientious about a disinfectant’s efficacy, which can decrease when exposed to air. Once the manufacturer’s seal is broken, degradation can begin immediately.

Pac-Cide XT is a pharmaceutical-grade, ready-to-use disinfectant formulated with 70.5% ethanol and 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate that can kill most disease-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi within one minute. The solution is dispensed from airtight bags that prevent air contact and preserve kill potential.

Environment- and people-friendly, Pac-Cide XT is free of quaternary amines, phenols and aldehydes. It is noncorrosive and compatible with most hard surfaces including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, glass, PVC, wood, silicone, alginate and polyvinyl siloxane.

The Pac-Cide XT family includes disinfectant solution, dry/wet wipes, a spray bottle and dispensing stations. The product may be dispensed from a lightweight cardboard dispenser or Pac-Dent’s stainless steel dispenser.

For more information, visit pac-dent.com.