In the critical world of laboratory animal science, maintaining sterile, contamination-free environments is paramount. To support this essential mission, we introduce Allentown Decon+. Allentown Decon+ offers lab animal science professionals integrated decontamination solutions to enhance research reliability, ensure animal and personnel safety, and ultimately provide peace of mind.
What is Allentown Decon+?
Allentown Decon+ is a cutting-edge decontamination platform built on Allentown’s legacy of excellence in laboratory innovation. It offers a full spectrum of solutions, ranging from advanced chlorine dioxide gas sterilization technologies to expert decontamination services, tailored to meet the unique needs of your vivarium and laboratory.
Decon+ Includes the Following Solutions:
- PureClor™: EPA-Registered proprietary chlorine dioxide gas technology delivering 6-log sporicidal reduction
- Flash-UV™: Fast, chemical-free UV-C light surface and air disinfection
- SurfaceSure™: Liquid and tablet chlorine dioxide solutions for versatile cleaning
- OneCall™: Expert decontamination services and on-demand support
Why Choose Allentown Decon+? Benefits for Lab Animal Science Professionals
At its core, Decon+ is about protecting what matters most: the validity of your research and the safety of your people and animals. By eliminating contaminants, it ensures reliable, reproducible results while meeting the highest biosafety standards. Beyond safeguarding your science, Decon+ simplifies the process with user-friendly technologies that streamline decontamination workflows, minimize downtime, and reduce operational challenges.

For example, the Director of Animal Support Operations at the University of Illinois, Jamie Ludwig BS, CVT, LAT, told us firsthand how transformative Decon+ can be. Using the portable Decon+ PureClor Minidox-M, her team efficiently tackled biosecurity challenges across various lab spaces. The use of chlorine dioxide gas (CD gas) not only eradicated pathogens like parvovirus but also ensured consistency in animal health throughout their facilities.
With its residue-free properties, Allentown Decon+ PureClor gas simplified protocols while maintaining the integrity of its equipment. For Jamie and her team, Decon+ has become an indispensable part of their workflow, combining efficiency, safety, and peace of mind. When it comes to advancing lab animal science, Allentown Decon+ is more than just a solution—it’s a partner in your success.
Environmental Impact
Allentown Decon+ doesn’t stop at improving research reliability—it also addresses a growing concern in today’s world: environmental impact. Chlorine dioxide, the active agent in Decon+ PureClor, is an environmentally preferred alternative to other popular methods. Recognized and supported by the EPA, chlorine dioxide avoids the formation of chlorinated organic compounds, such as trihalomethanes (THMs) and halo acetic acids (HAAs), while providing all the disinfection benefits of chlorine. Its superior efficacy requires lower doses, further reducing its environmental footprint. When you choose Allentown Decon+ you are also choosing a greener future.
The Allentown Decon+ Difference: Products and Services
The Allentown Decon+ difference lies in our comprehensive approach to decontamination, offering innovative products and expert services tailored to meet the unique challenges of research environments. With advanced technology and a commitment to safety and efficacy, we ensure thorough decontamination that protects both valuable equipment and critical research integrity.
1. PureClor

PureClor is the gold standard for high-level decontamination. This proprietary chlorine dioxide gas solution, registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a sterilant, achieves a 6-log (99.9999%) reduction of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, molds, and spores. Its non-corrosive and residue-free properties make it ideal for sensitive equipment and materials.
Because it is a gas, PureClor is especially effective in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring comprehensive decontamination. Additionally, PureClor is scientifically proven to eliminate pinworm eggs, a common yet persistent challenge in vivarium environments. This capability helps research facilities maintain sterile conditions and protect the integrity of their studies.
Understanding Log Reduction and Sterilization Claims
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in microbial decontamination, “log reduction” refers to the factor by which a decontamination process reduces the number of viable microorganisms.1
- 1-log reduction: 90% reduction
- 2-log reduction: 99% reduction
- 3-log reduction: 99.9% reduction
- 4-log reduction: 99.99% reduction
- 5-log reduction: 99.999% reduction
- 6-log reduction: 99.9999% reduction (sterilization level)
Scientific Validation: PureClor Gas Against Pinworm Eggs
One of the standout capabilities of Allentown Decon+ is its proven effectiveness in eliminating pinworm eggs, a persistent challenge in vivarium environments. A study published in the Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (July 2014) evaluated the efficacy of chlorine dioxide gas for environmental decontamination of Syphacia spp. ova, commonly found in laboratory rodents.2
The research demonstrated that exposure to chlorine dioxide gas for 4 hours rendered 100% of the pinworm ova nonviable, compared to an 83% viability rate in untreated control samples. These results highlight chlorine dioxide gas as an ideal solution for eradicating pinworm eggs from hard-to-reach areas like light covers and vent covers, ensuring comprehensive decontamination throughout vivarium facilities.2
The study also emphasized chlorine dioxide gas’s safety for sensitive materials, making it a non-corrosive and residue-free option for room-level eradication of contaminants. This scientific backing underscores the reliability of PureClor technology, part of the Allentown Decon+ lineup, in addressing even the most stubborn contamination challenges. 2
2. Flash-UV

Flash-UV employs UV-C light to provide fast, chemical-free surface and air disinfection. It neutralizes pathogens by damaging their DNA or RNA, preventing them from replicating. Flash-UV has been validated to achieve up to a 4-log reduction (99.99%) of pathogens like MRSA and C. difficile spores within minutes, as shown in studies of UV-C sanitizing devices.3
The study found that UV-C light doses of approximately 60 mJ/cm² can eliminate bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli effectively, making it a powerful tool for reducing contamination risks in laboratory environments. Flash-UV is perfect for laboratories needing quick turnaround times and is safe for use on sensitive materials.3
3. SurfaceSure

SurfaceSure offers two options: an EPA-registered liquid solution and convenient dissolvable tablets. The liquid solution provides powerful, broad-spectrum disinfection, while the tablets allow for on-demand generation of chlorine dioxide. Both options are residue-free, non-corrosive, and safe for various surfaces, offering flexibility and convenience for routine cleaning needs.
4. OneCall

OneCall provides premium decontamination services tailored to your facility’s needs. From emergency responses to routine maintenance, our expert teams utilize technologies like PureClor gas, Flash-UV, and SurfaceSure solutions to deliver reliable, hassle-free decontamination. With OneCall, you can focus on your research while we handle the rest.
Conclusion
Allentown Decon+ isn’t just a suite of products—it’s a commitment to improving life by safeguarding the environments where groundbreaking research takes place. From housing to decontamination, Allentown Decon+ delivers solutions designed to protect your facility, your team, and your research.
Contact us today to learn how Allentown Decon+ can elevate your facility’s decontamination practices and ensure your research thrives in a pristine environment.
Referneces:
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2020). Disinfection profiling and benchmarking: Technical guidance manual (EPA 815-R-20-003). Office of Water. https://www.epa.gov/dwreginfo/guidance-manuals-surface-water-treatment-rules
- Czarra, J. A., Adams, J. K., Carter, C. L., Hill, W. A., & Coan, P. N. (2014). Exposure to chlorine dioxide gas for 4 hours renders Syphacia ova nonviable. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 53(4), 364–367.
- Lieberman, M. T., Madden, C. M., Ma, E. J., & Fox, J. G. (2018). Evaluation of 6 methods for aerobic bacterial sanitization of smartphones. Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, 57(1), 24-29.