About PS-12 & PS-16
The Next Generation of Food Safety Chemistry
PS-12 and PS-16 represent a breakthrough in alkaline peracetic acid chemistry — developed through innovation and an unwavering commitment to food safety, worker protection, and regulatory excellence.
A Breakthrough in Alkaline PAA Chemistry
PS-12 and PS-16 are the result of pioneering research into alkaline peracetic acid formulations. Unlike conventional equilibrium peracetic acid products, these formulations are generated on-site and achieve the highest concentrations of peracetic acid available in the world — without the harsh odor or corrosive properties that have long challenged food processing facilities. The development of PS-12 and PS-16 was driven by a clear need: food safety chemistry that is both highly effective and genuinely safer for the people who use it every day. By rethinking the chemistry from the ground up, these formulations deliver superior antimicrobial performance while dramatically reducing the risks associated with traditional oxidizing agents such as chlorine dioxide and bleach.
Odorless Formula
No harsh chemical odor — safer and more comfortable for plant workers
Highest Concentration On-Site Generated PAA
World-leading peracetic acid concentrations produced at the point of use
Safer Than Chlorine Dioxide & Bleach
Less corrosive and lower toxicity profile than conventional oxidizers
FDA & USDA FSIS Approval Pending
Regulatory submissions underway for food contact and antimicrobial applications
Meet the Products
Two formulations engineered for the demands of modern food processing.
Alkaline Peracetic Acid — Precision Formulated
PS-12 is an alkaline peracetic acid-based chemical oxidizer formulated for broad-spectrum antimicrobial performance across food processing environments. Its unique chemistry delivers high-concentration on-site generated peracetic acid with an odorless, less corrosive profile.
Key benefits
- Odorless — no harsh chemical smell
- Less corrosive than equilibrium PAA and chlorine dioxide
- Alkaline pH for enhanced surface compatibility
- Effective against Salmonella and E. coli (STEC)
Applications
Meat, poultry, fruits & vegetables, eggs, aseptic packaging applications
Advanced Oxidizer for Demanding Applications
PS-16 is a higher-strength alkaline peracetic acid formulation designed for applications requiring maximum antimicrobial efficacy. Like PS-12, it is odorless and less corrosive, while delivering the world's highest concentrations of on-site generated peracetic acid.
Key benefits
- Highest-concentration on-site generated PAA available
- Odorless formula — improved worker safety
- Significantly less corrosive than bleach and chlorine dioxide
- Robust efficacy against pathogenic microorganisms
Applications
Meat, poultry, fruits & vegetables, eggs, aseptic packaging applications
Safety & Efficacy
Protecting workers and consumers — without compromise.
Worker Safety
Traditional oxidizing agents like chlorine dioxide and bleach create hazardous working conditions — strong odors, corrosive vapors, and skin and respiratory risks for plant workers. PS-12 and PS-16 were engineered to eliminate these hazards. Their odorless, less corrosive formulations mean workers can operate in a safer, more comfortable environment without sacrificing the antimicrobial performance that food safety demands.
- Odorless — no respiratory irritation from chemical fumes
- Less corrosive — reduced risk of skin and equipment damage
- Safer handling profile than equilibrium PAA, chlorine dioxide, and bleach
Microbial Efficacy
PS-12 and PS-16 deliver robust, proven antimicrobial action against the pathogens that matter most in food processing. Their high-concentration alkaline peracetic acid chemistry is effective in water systems and on food contact surfaces, targeting the organisms responsible for the most serious foodborne illness outbreaks.
- Effective against Salmonella — a leading cause of foodborne illness
- Effective against E. coli (STEC) — including O157:H7 and other dangerous strains
- Broad-spectrum activity against other pathogenic microorganisms in water and on food
Regulatory Commitment
PS-12 and PS-16 are being submitted for regulatory approval through the FDA, EPA and USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). These approvals will authorize their use as antimicrobial agents on meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables, eggs, and aseptic packaging applications, among other food applications as well as EPA registered uses. Every aspect of the PS-12 and PS-16 formulations has been developed with regulatory compliance as a foundational requirement — not an afterthought.
FDA
Food contact antimicrobial applications
USDA FSIS
Meat, poultry, and egg processing
Approved food applications (pending)
Innovation and Dedication to Food Safety
PS-12 and PS-16 are more than chemical formulations — they are the product of a commitment to making food safer and food processing more effective. By combining world-leading on-site generated peracetic acid chemistry with a genuine focus on worker wellbeing and regulatory integrity, these products set a new standard for what a food safety oxidizer can be. The work does not stop here. Future applications in municipal wastewater treatment, aseptic packaging sterilization, animal drinking water, and food contact hard surface sanitization will extend the reach of this chemistry to protect more people in more places.