PermaSafe SHIELD is one of a select few antimicrobial products to earn a “Category IV” rating for toxicity from the EPA. Category IV is the very lowest toxicity rating any antimicrobial product can be awarded, and one that equates to “Virtually Non-Toxic and Not an Irritant.” It also means no gloves, masks, or other Personal Protection Equipment are necessary when applying it, no wiping or rinsing is required after it’s applied, even on Food Contact and Medical Surfaces, no Precautionary Statements, alarming “Signal Words” or “Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals” warnings are required on its labels, and there’s no need to evacuate occupants of buildings or rooms during application.

SHIELD is mild enough to use on just about any type of material and surface, in just about any environment, including in food production and food service businesses, medical facilities, day care centers and nurseries, including even in and on babies’ bottles and pacifiers, with no rinsing necessary after it’s applied. SHIELD also:

• Approved for safe use without gloves, masks, other PPE
• Won’t stain, damage or discolor surfaces that water won’t
• Contains no harsh or harmful chemicals, and no irritants
• Hypoallergenic. Contains no skin or respiratory irritants 
• 100% biodegradable, no bleach, enzymes or phosphates
• CFC and VOC free, with no added fragrances or dyes
• Safe for use on all Food Contact Surfaces without rinsing
• Safe for use around the entire family, including babies
• Use worry-free around pets, including on their chew toys
• Safe for computers, touchscreens, and personal devices
• Water-based, colorless, odorless, and non-flammable
• Non-abrasive, non-corrosive, no chemical fumes or odors