Ulmer Pharmacal Instrument Care & Skin Antiseptics

Ulmer Pharmacal has built its reputation on the unglamorous but essential work of infection control — the detergents that clean surgical instruments, the lubricants that keep them functioning, and the antimicrobial soaps that protect the hands using them. For sterile processing technicians, clinic managers, and long-term care facilities, these are the products that quietly keep a reprocessing workflow compliant and reliable.

The line centers on a few workhorse formulations. Kler-Ro Instrument Detergent (1510-16) is a scented liquid supplied by the gallon, used to remove blood, protein, and organic soil from instruments during manual or ultrasonic cleaning — the critical decontamination step before sterilization. Once instruments are clean, Surgel Instrument Lubricant (1786-12) protects hinges, box locks, and moving parts, extending the working life of expensive surgical tools and helping prevent stiffness and staining. On the skin-care side, Lobana Antimicrobial Soap (0.5% strength) comes in both a 1-gallon jug for refilling dispensers and a 16 oz. pump bottle for point-of-use handwashing, making it practical to standardize on one antiseptic soap across a facility.

Buyers usually ask two things: is the detergent safe for delicate instruments, and does the antimicrobial soap meet handwashing needs without over-drying? Ulmer's formulations are designed for repeated clinical use — the detergent rinses cleanly to avoid residue that can interfere with sterilization, and the Lobana soap balances antimicrobial action with a formula gentle enough for frequent handwashing throughout a shift. Ordering both jug and pump sizes lets you keep central supply stocked while placing dispensers exactly where staff need them.

If you're comparing pharmacal-brand supplies, you may also want to look at US Pharmacal, Jant Pharmacal, and Bio Tech Pharmacal for complementary detergents, diagnostics, and nutritional products.