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We are happy to answer your questions about our products, application and compatibility. Our advice covers all topics around disinfection, hygiene and infection control.

DISINFACTS

Our periodically published DISINFACTS offers well-founded and practical information on special topics related to hygiene and infection protection. The focus: new recommendations and regulations, studies, products, and background knowledge on diseases.

Concentrate calculator

To determine the share of concentrate when preparing ready-to-use solutions use our concentrate calculator. Simply enter the desired volume and concentration and the calculator automatically indicates the required amount of concentrate.

Newsletter

Always well informed: With the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER newsletter you will regularly receive up-to-date information on hygiene and infection prevention as well as helpful news about our products. Register now!

Further links

In our overview you will find important links to federal authorities, associations, and working groups related to infection prevention and control in Germany as well as international authorities and associations.

Knowledge Database

The A-to-Z database provides information on each pathogen, the most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths and recommendations on disinfection. In the glossary, you will find explanations of infection control terms. Search now!

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Current topics

The latest news, scientific publications, and expert advice on infection prevention: Keep up to date on top issues such as multidrug-resistant organisms, healthcare-associated infections, SARS-CoV-2, Clostridioides difficile and more.

Hygiene knowledge

Consistent implementation of hygiene measures is key in infection prevention and patient protection. Read about pathogens, transmission paths and hygiene management, including surface and hand disinfection and other basic and extended hygiene measures.

Pathogens A-Z

The A-to-Z database includes compact background information on each pathogen: its family, most common infections that it triggers, its main transmission paths, recommendations on disinfection, and, if applicable, its typical resistance pattern.

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Glossary

In the regularly updated glossary you will find important technical terms related to infection prevention. In alphabetical order from A–Z, hygiene terms important for the practice and understanding of infection prevention are explained.