Dev Gupta

CEO

The market for contamination control solutions in India is experiencing robust growth due to increasing awareness of health and safety standards across various sectors. As industries expand and hygiene regulations tighten, the demand for advanced disinfectants and fumigants rises significantly. These solutions play a crucial role by providing effective products that prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms. Their innovations ensure safe environments in healthcare, industrial, and commercial settings, contributing to public health and operational efficiency.

Virosil Pharma is a groundbreaking, eco-friendly, and nontoxic disinfectant and fumigant designed to meet the stringent sterilization needs of industries such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines, life sciences, nutraceuticals, ayurvedic, tissue culture and research labs. Manufactured in India with swiss technology, the product is endorsed by global health authorities, including the USFDA and European healthcare agencies. This chlorine-free, non-mutagenic formulation effectively eliminates airborne bacteria and fungi in sterile environments like injectable and formulation manufacturing areas within just 60 minutes. Its ULV fogger produces a fine mist that ensures complete disinfection without the need for rinsing, making it ideal for critical surfaces, instruments, and packaging in pharmaceutical production.

In an exclusive interview with Pharma Industry Outlook, Dev Gupta, CEO enlightens us more about Virosil Pharma.

What are the key benefits of Virosil Pharma as a disinfectant in pharmaceutical and healthcare environments?

Virosil Pharma is a versatile, non-toxic disinfectant ideal for aerial fumigation, surface, instrument, and DM plant disinfection. A 20 percent concentration fumigates 1,000 cubic feet within 60 minutes using a ULV fogger, while a 5 percent solution ensures sterile floors, walls, and equipment. It effectively eliminates microbial loads in DM plants, AHU systems, and storage tanks, replacing formaldehyde fumigation with safer, eco-friendly practices. The product is also widely used for disinfecting air handling units, pipelines, and critical surfaces in pharmaceutical environments, ensuring a pathogen-free setting. Its colorless, odorless and biodegradable properties make it a superior choice for maintaining sterile conditions.

Virosil has undergone extensive testing by renowned institutions in India, confirming its efficacy in disinfection and fumigation for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Notable institutions include Haffkine Institute, Indian Drug Laboratory, Italab Pvt. Ltd. and KEM Hospital, which validated its effectiveness against various pathogens and in surface disinfection. Certifications include FDA Drug License, ISO, Halal, WHO-GMP and Efficacy Validation Reports.

How does the Virosil formulation's combination of hydrogen peroxide and silver ions enhance its effectiveness as a disinfectant, and what makes it a safer alternative to traditional sterilization methods like formaldehyde?

The proprietary Virosil formula combines the disinfectant power of hydrogen peroxide with antimicrobial silver ions, creating a broad-spectrum solution that effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. With a shelf life of two years, the product offers one of the longestlasting disinfectants available. The formula works by disrupting the cell walls of microorganisms with nascent oxygen, while silver ions enhance the effect by deactivating essential cellular functions. This combination ensures rapid microbial death and prevents re-germination. Eco-friendly and non-toxic, the product is highly effective across various applications, offering potent, long-lasting protection without harmful residues or fumes.

Virosil Pharma’s patented formulation, endorsed by leading pharmaceutical companies and hospitals worldwide, offers rapid and thorough sterilization without the harmful effects of traditional formaldehyde. When used with the recommended Sanomist fogger, it generates an ultra-fine mist that effectively penetrates cracks, sterilizing 1,000 cubic feet in just 60 minutes. The product is versatile, and suitable for air, surface, and water disinfection, making it ideal for areas such as Air Handling Units (AHUs), ducts, and storage tanks. With no harmful residues, it decomposes into water and oxygen, eliminating the need for de-fumigation. Approved by global regulatory authorities, it is a safer alternative to carcinogenic formaldehyde, ensuring a sterile and safe environment, trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer, Serum Institute of India, Biocon, Aurobindo, Eugia, Dabur, Jubliant, Glenmark, Lupin, Cipla, and Dr. Reddy’s.

How does Virosil, when used with the SanoMist Fogger Machine, enhance HVAC disinfection, and what are its key advantages over traditional formaldehyde-based methods?

Virosil provides exceptional cold sterilization, targeting all forms of viruses, bacteria, fungi, molds, and algae, including the Coronavirus. With features such as non-mutagenic properties, no foul odor, and no need for rinsing, the product ensures 100 percent elimination of airborne bacteria and fungi without irritating the eyes or requiring de-fumigation.

HVAC systems, crucial for heating, ventilation, and cooling, often harbor airborne particles that can lead to disease transmission. Therefore, maintaining their cleanliness is vital. Virosil, in conjunction with the SanoMist Fogger Machine, offers an advanced solution for disinfecting HVAC systems and AHU units. This combination generates a fine mist, enhancing the disinfectant's coverage and effectiveness.

Virosil Pharma surpasses traditional formaldehydebased methods by providing a safer, eco-friendly alternative. Proven effective against a wide range of pathogens, the product is used across industries, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, ensuring a sterile environment with minimal environmental impact.

How do Virosil’s cold sterilization and non-toxic properties improve disinfection in healthcare settings, and what benefits does it offer in safety and efficiency?

Fogging, cleaning, and disinfecting critical surfaces and medical equipment are crucial for preventing the spread of harmful microorganisms in healthcare settings. I believe Virosil plays a vital role in this process. It effectively cleans critical hospital areas, disinfects operating theaters using a ULV fogger, sanitizes laundry and linen and treats HVAC systems. Safe for personnel, the product decomposes into water and oxygen, eliminating the need for post-fogging residue removal and reducing turnaround time. Its cold sterilization, non-toxic profile, and versatility make it ideal for hospitals, pharmaceutical warehouses, agro-based facilities, and e-Commerce environments, meeting diverse disinfection needs efficiently and safely.

How has Virosil Pharma’s eco-friendly and versatile approach set a new standard in disinfection?

Virosil Pharma has revolutionized the industry with its ecofriendly approach and versatile applications. Its solutions address contamination issues across air, surfaces, and water, offering superior effectiveness compared to traditional disinfectants. This innovative approach has set a new standard, making the product a leader in solving critical contamination challenges and providing the industry with a reliable and sustainable solution for maintaining optimal hygiene and safety.