Tristel ULT

Tristel ULT is a range of high-level disinfection wipes built around Tristel's proprietary chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) chemistry, formulated for the decontamination of instruments and surfaces where a sporicidal, virucidal, and mycobactericidal agent is required. If you're sourcing for endoscopy suites, dental practices, ophthalmology clinics, or infection-control teams, this is the category to look at when a wipe-based process needs to deliver the same efficacy standard you'd expect from immersion.

The appeal of chlorine dioxide for high-level disinfection is its broad spectrum of activity — it acts against bacterial spores, fungi, mycobacteria, and enveloped and non-enveloped viruses — combined with a short contact time and minimal residue on treated surfaces. Because the active agent is generated at the point of use, the system is designed to give a controlled, consistent dose each time rather than relying on a bottle that degrades once opened.

Buyers in this space usually have a few practical questions. What does ULT actually clean and disinfect? It's intended for the manual reprocessing of semi-critical medical devices and heat-sensitive instruments that can't tolerate autoclaving. How is it used? Typically as part of a defined wipe protocol with a specified contact time, so it's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and validate the process against your local infection-control policy. And is it compatible with your instruments? Chlorine dioxide is generally material-friendly, but always confirm against the device maker's guidance before adopting a new reprocessing method.

For teams that need documented, auditable decontamination, Tristel's systems are widely specified in clinical settings precisely because they support traceability and repeatable results. Explore the range here, and if you're building out a wider decontamination workflow, browse our full Infection Control selection to pair wipes with the surface disinfectants, PPE, and cleaning supplies your protocol calls for.