We are happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Natural Products Expo West , which is the leading trade show in the natural, organic and health products industry in the US that will be held March 9 – 11 2012 at the:
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Come visit us at booth 5294 in Hall E.
Thymox Disinfectant Spray, a ready to use disinfectant, is the first of Laboratoire M2’s products to be registered in the U.S. It is a crucial step in the deployment of this technology. The registration covers many markets, like health care, farms, industrial, institutional and household.
This disinfectant-cleaner, which has thymol (0,23%) as an active ingredient, is based on an essential oils technology and is effective against bacteria after a contact time of 2 minutes, against fungi after a contact time of 3 minutes and against viruses* after a contact time of 1 minute. It can be used on surfaces such as ceramic, glass, marble, stainless steel, plastic and aluminium.
The EPA registration number of Thymox Disinfectant Spray is 87742-1.
As part of the Sustainable Green Chemistry Symposium which was held in Anjou on November 16, the CQVB handed the first ever 2011 Green Chemistry Innovation award, to Laboratoire M2 of Sherbrooke.
The innovative technology platform developed by Laboratoire M2 has created a range of natural disinfection products. To date, six products are marketed and 8 are being developed. The continuous R & D efforts enable the firm to form a significant competitive advantage on the “cleaning” market thanks to a variety of green natural products.
“Laboratoire M2 is honored to receive the 2011 Green Chemistry Innovation Award given by the CQVB. This award recognizes the efforts we have made since 2003, to develop disinfectants products that fall within the concept of sustainable development that is globally recognized” says Serge Auray, president of Laboratoire M2.
Seven innovative projects were submitted to the new Green Chemistry Innovation Award, highlighting disinfection products, green solvents, industrial cleaners, grout and mortar systems, industrials films, resins and therapeutic peptides.
Les Spécialités LEN of Granby and Produits chimiques Magnus of Boucherville where among the finalists. Les Spécialiste LEN have developed a new cleaning product that is completely biodegradable that can replace fossil fuel solvents with products that are non-toxic and harmless to the health of workers. Produits chimiques Magnus, meanwhile, have developed a new line of industrial cleaners that safely clean, remove rust and descale.
A first in Quebec!
Wanting to further stimulate the development of bioproducts, including green chemistry, in Quebec, the CQVB launched the Green Chemistry Innovation Award. This Award is meant to recognize the innovation capacity of SME’s in Quebec that stand out for the development of new markets in the field of industrial bioproducts in Quebec as well as internationnally.
For information : Kate Falardeau Director, Communications and marketing CQVB Tel. : 418-657-3855, poste 212 kate.falardeau@cqvb.qc.ca
Laboratoire M2 joins the hardware network of Unimat of the Coop fédérée for the distribution of the disinfectant THYMOX.
Sherbrooke, August 26th 2011 — The agricultural disinfectant THYMOX, developed by a company from Sherbrooke Laboratoire M2, will be available as of September 12th, 2011 through the hardware network of Unimat of the Coop fédérée.
«We are proud to promote the first agricultural disinfectant in Canada to be certified EcoLogo. THYMOX is also a disinfectant manufactured in Quebec that respects the environment and is safe for users and animals», according to Pierre Berthiaume, category-specialized product manager at Unimat.
According to Serge Auray, President of Laboratoire M2, «This new distribution partnership should lead to better accessibility of the product for the agricultural producers. Indeed, the Unimat hardware network is an incomparable distribution with more than 177 locations in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick»,.
First biodegradable disinfectant for farms in Canada, THYMOX disinfectant is distinguished by its innovative character. It is a high-performance disinfectant made of natural active ingredient from essential oils and thyme. Some features are:
- Wide spectrum of activities – bactericide, fungicide and virucide
- Low toxicity – safe for users and animals.
- Non corrosive – for a longer life of your agricultural installations.
- 100% biodegradable in less than 14 days (OECD 301E)
- Certified EcoLogo
- Pleasant odor of thyme
- Approved for use in food industry
- Developed and manufactured in Quebec.
Quebec’s leader in biosecurity, Laboratoire M2 is known for its innovations and its scientific and technical expertise in matters of disinfection and sanitation of farms: designed a protocol for washing and disinfection, emergency response unit in case of sanitary contamination. The company has a containment level 2 microbiology laboratory with state of the art equipment and is a leader in R & D.
For nearly 90 years, La Coop fédérée and the Unimat hardware stores have been part of life and the evolution of regions. Initiated by local farmers and entrepreneurs, Unimat hardware stores are open to everyone. Today, more than 177 region communities benefit from the work and values of these pioneers.
The ideal that was the basis of the foundations of this banner has stayed the same and is even enshrined in its mission statement that can be summarized as follows: «Allows members and consumers to purchase products that they need, at home, in the heart of their community, at competitive prices». In short, having the development of the region at heart.
We are proud to announce that we are a key sponsor and exhibitor at the largest innovation in product development conference, CLEANING PRODUCTS 2011, that will be held in Washington DC from October 5th -7th, 2011. Come and visit our booth.
THYMOX, an agricultural disinfectant developed by a company in Sherbrooke, Laboratoire M2, has just obtained EcoLogo certification under CCD-166:Disinfectants and Disinfectant-Cleaners, the most important, most respected environmental certification symbol in North America and one that is recognized all over the world. This makes THYMOX the first agricultural disinfectant to obtain such certification in Canada.
According to Laboratoire M2 president Serge Auray, EcoLogo certification for THYMOX could not have come at a better time: “The whole issue of food safety and traceability, which now allows us to trace food back from our plates to the farmer that grows it, is of tremendous interest, not just to the public in general, but to agricultural producers especially. THYMOX positions itself right at the top of the food chain, directly in farm buildings. Now, not only will producers and the public be able to rely on this highly effective product, they will also have the assurance that THYMOX was evaluated by an independent organization and was certified according to rigorous environmental standards.”
THYMOX obtained its certification in the category “Certified Disinfectants and Disinfectant-Cleaners CCD-166” following a complete audit of the manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets requirements such as:
- Non-irritating to users with diluted application.
- Does not contain phosphates or EDTA, a persistent organic pollutant that is increasingly present in the environment.
- Does not contain coloring or aromas.
- Does not contain halogenated solvents, compounds that contribute to degradation of the ozone layer.
- Does not contain compounds toxic to aquatic life.
- Contains less than 1% volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Sold in chlorine-free, recyclable containers.
THYMOX, the first biodegradable disinfectant for livestock farms in Canada, is distinguished by its innovative nature. It is an ultra-high-performance disinfectant containing thyme- and essential oil- based active natural ingredients. Some of its features:
- Broad spectrum of activity: effective as a bactericide, fungicide and virucide.
- Low-toxicity: no danger to users or animals.
- Non-corrosive, for a longer service life of agricultural facilities.
- 100% biodegradable in less than 14 days (OECD 301E).
- Pleasant thyme fragrance.
- Approved for use in food industry.
- Developed and manufactured in Canada.
A Quebec leader in biosafety, Laboratoire M2 is renowned for its innovations and scientific and technical expertise in livestock farm disinfection and biosecurity; this includes design of cleaning and disinfecting protocols and access to its own patented mobile laboratory unit in the event of sanitary contamination emergencies. It owns and operates a state-of-the-art, containment level 2 microbiology laboratory, and is a pacesetter in formulation R&D with its disinfectant for institutional and household use.
Mr. Serge Auray, president of Laboratoire M2 will be a guest speaker at the CQVB & ADICQ Forum : Green cleaners and biocleaners : technological innovation to commercial innovation, that will be held in Anjou, Quebec on June 15th 2011.
Location :
Club de Golf Métropolitain 9555, boulevard du Golf Anjou, Qc (514) 353-5353Click here to register.
For more information visit the CQVB & ADICQ Forum site.