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Surface disinfectant spray OEM/ODM manufacturing
Surface Disinfectant Spray · Surface Sanitizer · OEM/ODM
Surface disinfectant sprays are used on tabletops, door handles, phones and everyday items at home, in offices and in restaurants. They are not applied to the body, so they fall entirely outside the cosmetic category: they belong to insecticidal and germicidal products for household and medical use, which require a marketing registration dossier, efficacy testing at a designated laboratory and dedicated manufacturing conditions. Common actives are alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds, hypochlorous acid or hydrogen peroxide, each with its own strengths and limits on applicable surfaces. Butter-C advises on formula and packaging; the manufacturing and registration approach is discussed separately for each project.
Formula base
Registered actives in a water or alcohol base
A surface spray consists of registered actives, a solvent and supporting ingredients that help wet the surface.
Alcohol base
Dries quickly without streaks; flammable and not suitable for every surface.
Quaternary ammonium compounds
Benzalkonium chloride — low odor, for a wide range of hard surfaces.
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
Nearly odorless; less stable, requiring light-blocking packaging and re-assay.
Wetting agents
Nonionic surfactants help the solution cover the surface evenly.
Key technical points
Four factors that define a surface spray
Active content per the dossier
Assayed in every batch; active stability monitored throughout shelf life, especially for HOCl.
Tested efficacy
Applicable surfaces and contact time stated according to test results.
Surface compatibility
Does not cloud, corrode or discolor common materials; the label clearly lists surfaces not to use on.
Safety labeling
Warnings and directions for food-contact surfaces and children's toys per the dossier.
Three formulation directions
Three common surface spray lines
Fast-drying alcohol-based
For equipment, handles and offices; leaves no streaks.
Quaternary ammonium-based
Low odor, for hard surfaces at home and in restaurants.
HOCl-based
Nearly odorless, for families with young children; light-blocking packaging.
Packaging designed with the formula
Trigger sprayers, bulk cans, pre-moistened wipes; materials compatible with the active.
Parameters we monitor
What our R&D lab measures on every sample
These are the parameters monitored during formula development. Efficacy for the biocidal product registration dossier is tested by a designated testing laboratory as required by regulations.
- Active content
- Assayed at manufacture and after aging.
- pH
- Measured on the solution; affects HOCl stability.
- Surface compatibility
- Tested on plastic, metal, painted wood and glass.
- Clarity, odor
- Stable after aging.
- Efficacy
- Tested at a designated laboratory for the registration dossier.
- Packaging compatibility
- Spray bottles and cans that do not react with the active.
Claims
Writing claims that match the registration dossier
Claims, applicable surfaces and contact time on the label must match the test results in the biocidal product registration dossier.
Claims per the dossier
State only the scope and efficacy rates that have been tested.
Applicable surfaces
List surfaces it can be used on and surfaces to avoid.
Directions
Spraying distance, standing time, and whether wiping or rinsing is needed afterward.
Not for use on people
State clearly that the product is not for use on skin and must not be sprayed on people.
Warnings
Avoid the eyes; keep out of reach of children; flammability warning for alcohol-based lines.
Storage
Cool place, away from sunlight — especially for HOCl lines.
Manufacturing specifications
Scope of cooperation
- Texture
- Liquid solution.
- Format
- Trigger spray bottle, bulk can, pre-moistened wipes. Volume agreed during packaging selection.
- Product category
- Biocidal product for household and medical use — not covered by a cosmetic product notification.
- Manufacturing and registration
- Manufacturing conditions and the biocidal product registration dossier are discussed separately for each project.
- Minimum order quantity
- Agreed per order.
- Packaging
- Label design with the mandatory content for biocidal products, printing and packing.
Suggested product concept
HOCl-based surface spray for families with young children
A product concept to help you picture the possibilities — not a ready-made product for sale. The actual formula is developed according to the biocidal product registration dossier.
HOCl
Nearly odorless.
Light-blocking packaging
Keeps the active stable for longer.
Clearly defined surfaces
Dining tables, toys, door handles per the dossier.
500 ml spray bottle
Label states the contact time per test results.
Customization options
What you can specify
The same product format can serve very different customer groups. Tell us your requirements in the areas below and our team of pharmacists will advise on a matching approach.
Active
Alcohol, quaternary ammonium, HOCl, hydrogen peroxide.
Target surfaces
Homes, offices, restaurants, clinics, children's toys.
Scent
Odorless or lightly scented.
Format
Spray bottle, bulk can, wet wipes.
Dossier
Existing biocidal product registration number or a new registration needed.
Packaging
Trigger sprayer, can, wipes pack.
Further reading
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Another biocidal product in our range.
Cosmetic labeling rules
How cosmetic labels differ from biocidal product labels (in Vietnamese).
How we work
From idea to finished batch
Eight steps and three milestones signed off by both sides: approved sample, notification number, finished batch. Step-by-step details (in Vietnamese) →
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Send us your product direction and expected volume. Our team will get back to you during business hours (Vietnam time, GMT+7).
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