Barbicide is known globally as the finest, EPA registered, medical center grade disinfection product used in salons, barbershops and spas. The iconic blue fluid has built its reputation for producing a safe and clean salon environment. Perfect for economical, everyday salon disinfection Barbicide Concentrate is economical for use in most salons, spas and barbershops, tested and efficient against various bacterial and viral infections. A trusted standard, not a new experiment Salons need disinfection they can rely on every single day, not something unproven. Barbicide Concentrate is built on decades of use as a hospital-grade standard, so the reliability comes from a long track record rather than new claims. Key Features & Benefits Tested & Efficient: Effective against various bacterial and viral infections. OSHA Compliant: Compliant with OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard. S. EPA-Registered & Medical Grade: Trusted disinfection standard. Safe for Non-Porous Surfaces: Including tanning beds, metals, stainless steel, plastics, combs, brushes, rollers and shears. Anti-Rust Formula: Guards your expensive tools. Product Specification Field Value Size 16 oz (473 ml) Product Type EPA-registered concentrate disinfectant Active Ingredient Alkyl (50% C14, 40% C12, 10% C16) Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (5.12%) Dilution Ratio 1 oz concentrate to 32 oz water Suitable For Non-porous surfaces: tanning beds, metals, stainless steel, plastics, combs, brushes, rollers, shears How the Ingredients Work Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (5.12%): The active disinfecting ingredient, a broad-spectrum quaternary ammonium compound that helps kill bacteria, viruses and fungi on contact. How to Use and Care for Barbicide Concentrate Prep: Mix 1 oz of concentrate with 32 oz of water. Apply: Use the diluted solution on countertops and equipment. Targeted Timing: Thoroughly cleanse implements by immersing them in the solution for 10 minutes. Storage: Replace the diluted solution every 24 hours, or sooner if it becomes visibly contaminated. Safety note: For external, professional use on non-porous surfaces and implements only. Rinse implements with water after soaking, before use. Who this is for Salon, spa and barbershop professionals wanting an economical, EPA-registered, medical-grade disinfectant for daily tool and surface hygiene. Who this is NOT for Not intended for porous surfaces or materials not listed as compatible — it's formulated specifically for non-porous surfaces like metals, stainless steel and plastics. FAQ Q1. What is the correct dilution ratio for this concentrate? Mix 1 oz of concentrate with 32 oz of water for the properly diluted solution. Q2. How often should I change the diluted solution? Every 24 hours, or sooner if it becomes visibly contaminated. Q3. How long should I immerse my tools for disinfection? 10 minutes of full immersion in the diluted solution. Q4. Will this cause my metal tools to rust? No — it's formulated with an anti-rust formula to help guard your tools.