SoftCIDE Antimicrobial Soap

SoftCIDE is an antimicrobial hand soap formulated for healthcare and laboratory settings where routine handwashing needs to do more than remove visible soil. The line is built around a 1% PCMX (chloroxylenol) formula that offers broad-spectrum antimicrobial action while remaining gentle enough for frequent use across a busy shift.

We carry the Epredia SoftCIDE Antimicrobial Soap in a clear liquid, 16 oz. pump bottle (item 21016-06-001). Chloroxylenol at 1% is a well-established active ingredient valued for its effectiveness against a wide range of bacteria without the harshness of some alcohol-based or heavily fragranced products — an important consideration for staff washing their hands dozens of times a day. The pump-top bottle sits neatly at a sink or workstation, dispensing a measured amount with one hand so the process stays quick and clean between patients or samples.

Buyers typically ask how SoftCIDE fits into their hand hygiene protocol. It works as a general-purpose antimicrobial wash for exam rooms, nursing stations, pathology and histology labs, and other clinical areas — anywhere hands need reliable cleansing but a full surgical scrub isn't required. The clear, low-residue lather rinses cleanly, which helps reduce buildup on skin and around the sink. Because it's a leave-nothing formula meant for repeated washing, many facilities pair it with a moisturizer or barrier lotion to keep skin healthy over long shifts.

If you're stocking a facility, the 16 oz. pump size is a practical bench and countertop format that's easy to reorder and reposition as needed. For related hand hygiene and skin care products, explore our broader Skin Care selection and complementary Infection Control supplies.