What Thymox Technology does

Laboratoire M2 Inc., doing business as Thymox Technology, is a Sherbrooke, Quebec-based specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes a portfolio of thymol-based nano-emulsion antimicrobial products under the THYMOX brand. The portfolio is organized into three business units: Surface Disinfection (THYMOX EXT, CO, Disinfectant Spray, MultiSurface, AG, GRO), Animal Health (THYMOX FOOTBATH, HOOF, HOOF DEFENDER for bovine digital dermatitis), and Agricultural Crop Protection (THYMOX CONTROL, CONTROL Organic biopesticides). The company's competitive position rests on a patented nano-emulsion technology that uses thymol — a botanical active ingredient derived from thyme oil — to deliver broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal action with EPA Category IV (lowest) toxicity, biodegradability within two weeks, and compatibility with organic, healthcare, and food-safety applications. Thymox holds more than 45 patents across 40+ countries and has secured multi-jurisdictional regulatory approvals including the first EPA-approved botanical disinfectant against SARS-CoV-2 (Registration No. 87742-1), Health Canada veterinary drug approval for digital dermatitis footbath (the first such approval), OMRI Canada and Québec Vrai organic listings, and INVIMA Colombia registration.

The company generates revenue primarily through wholesale sales to a curated network of exclusive regional distributors across animal health (e.g., Enviro-Tech in North America, Uniterumen in China, Zenoaq in Japan), crop protection (AlgaEnergy worldwide), and surface disinfection (CDS in Canada, Rochester Midland in Canada/USA, Actichem in Australia), supplemented by private-label/OEM arrangements, co-development partnerships that leverage its laboratory and regulatory assets, and — most recently — a direct-to-market channel launched in the United States in August 2024. End customers span dairy and beef producers, commercial growers, food processors, healthcare and educational facilities, janitorial and restoration contractors, and residential consumers. Thymox also monetizes its technology platform through a co-innovation program in which external parties submit product ideas for development against Thymox's IP and regulatory infrastructure. The company is privately held, was founded in the early 2000s by Serge Auray following the 2001 foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, obtained its initial EPA registration in 2011, and has raised approximately $5.7 million in disclosed venture funding across a 2014 Series A and a 2017 Series B led by Cycle Capital Management and Desjardins Innovatech.

Name

Thymox Technology

Legal name

Laboratoire M2 inc.

Website

https://thymox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thymox Technology (Laboratoire M2 Inc.) is a Sherbrooke, Quebec-based specialty chemicals company that develops and commercializes patented thymol-based nano-emulsion disinfectants, biopesticides, and bovine hoof-care products across animal health, crop protection, and surface disinfection markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disinfectants & Sanitizers

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerosol, Fumigant & Specialty Application Formulations (foggers, gases, smoke generators) (AFABAIAF)

Keywords

• Botanical disinfectants
• Animal hoof care
• Agricultural biopesticides
• Thymol antimicrobials
• Surface disinfection

Headquarters

HQ city

Sherbrooke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Wholesale/Distributor): Laboratoire M2 sells Thymox products wholesale to a network of select distributors worldwide. Distributors purchase in large volumes and repack into smaller containers for resale under the Thymox brand or their own private label. Revenue is generated from the sale of bulk formulated products to distributors.
2. Private Label / OEM Licensing: Third parties can distribute existing Thymox products under their own private label, leveraging Thymox's technology patents and regulatory registrations. This generates licensing-style revenue through product volume purchases under alternate branding.
3. Co-Development / Custom Product Development: Thymox collaborates with partners to develop custom products using its thymol technology platform. Partners submit product ideas and Thymox converts them into commercial realities using its state-of-the-art Canadian laboratory, regulatory expertise, and global registration capabilities. Revenue generated through development fees and subsequent product supply agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laboratoire M2 (operating as Thymox Technology) develops, manufactures, and sells thymol-based nano-emulsion antimicrobial products under the Thymox brand across three business units: surface disinfection (all-purpose, farm, greenhouse cleaners), agricultural crop protection (biopesticides), and animal health (cattle hoof care for digital dermatitis). The company sells bulk formulated products wholesale to a network of regional and global distributors who resell under the Thymox brand or their own private label.

Product overview

Thymox Technology, marketed by Laboratoire M2 Inc., is a portfolio of botanical (thymol-based) antimicrobial products organized into three business units: Surface Disinfection, Crop Protection, and Animal Health. The Surface Disinfection line includes all-purpose disinfectants (THYMOX EXT, THYMOX CO, THYMOX Disinfectant Spray, THYMOX MultiSurface), farm disinfectants (THYMOX AG), and greenhouse cleaners (THYMOX GRO). The Crop Protection line features biopesticides (THYMOX CONTROL, THYMOX CONTROL Organic) for broad-spectrum control of fungal and bacterial plant pathogens. The Animal Health line addresses bovine digital dermatitis through hoof care products (THYMOX FOOTBATH, THYMOX HOOF, THYMOX HOOF DEFENDER). All products share a patented nano-emulsion technology platform based on thymol, an active ingredient derived from thyme oil, offering broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy with low toxicity (EPA Category IV).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• THYMOX EXT: All-purpose disinfectant concentrate for institutional, commercial, and retail use.
• THYMOX CO
• THYMOX DISINFECTANT SPRAY
• THYMOX AG
• THYMOX GRO
• THYMOX CONTROL
• THYMOX CONTROL Organic
• THYMOX FOOTBATH
• THYMOX HOOF
• THYMOX HOOF DEFENDER
• THYMOX MultiSurface

Products and services

• THYMOX EXT Concentrated botanical all-purpose disinfectant based on thymol. EPA registered (87742-1), kills 99.9% of bacteria, fungi, and molds, and is effective against SARS-CoV-2 in under 1 minute on hard surfaces. Available in 200L and 1000L concentrate formats for institutional, commercial, and industrial buyers.
• THYMOX CO Concentrated all-purpose botanical disinfectant. EPA registered and Health Canada approved (DIN 02390043). Kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi on hard surfaces. Targeted at institutional and commercial cleaning applications.
• THYMOX Disinfectant Spray Ready-to-use botanical disinfectant spray. First EPA-approved botanically derived disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) use; kills SARS-CoV-2 in 55 seconds on hard non-porous surfaces. EPA registration 87742-1. Effective against bacteria, fungi, molds, viruses, and Monkeypox-related viruses.
• THYMOX AG Agricultural farm disinfectant containing thymol. Biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive. Effective against influenza, PEDv, PRRS virus, Salmonella, and other livestock pathogens. Health Canada approved (DIN 02390000). Fully biodegradable in 2 weeks (OECD 301E).
• THYMOX GRO Botanical bio-cleaner and fungicide concentrate for greenhouse use. Contains thymol extracted from thyme. Cleans glass, plastic, concrete, and metal surfaces. Non-toxic and non-irritating when diluted. Available in 1L, 4L, and 946mL concentrate formats.
• THYMOX CONTROL Botanical biopesticide fungicide and bactericide concentrate for crops and fruit trees. Contains thymol (27%), FIFRA 25b exempt. Effective against powdery mildew, Botrytis cinerea (gray mold), fire blight (Erwinia amylovora). Biodegradable, no maximum residue limit (MRL). Available in 1gal, 2.5gal, 55gal drums, and 275gal tanks.
• THYMOX CONTROL Organic Organic biopesticide fungicide and bactericide. OMRI Canada listed and Quebec Vrai certified for organic use. Contains thymol extracted from thyme. FIFRA 25b exempt pesticide. Effective against powdery mildew, gray mold, and fire blight.
• THYMOX FOOTBATH Botanical footbath solution for cattle hoof care. First and only footbath approved by Health Canada for digital dermatitis (DD) control. Non-toxic, non-corrosive, biodegradable alternative to copper sulfate and formaldehyde. Available in 20L, 200L, and 1000L concentrate formats. OMRI Canada and Quebec Vrai listed for organic dairy.
• THYMOX HOOF Topical gel for bovine hoof care and digital dermatitis treatment. Veterinary drug approved by Health Canada (DIN 02453479). Non-toxic, non-irritating, promotes natural healing of hoof lesions. Available in 16oz jars.
• THYMOX HOOF DEFENDER Topical spray for bovine hoof care. Non-toxic hoof defender that adheres to hoof lesions. Part of the THYMOX hoof care system for digital dermatitis control. Available in 1L and 20L formats.
• THYMOX MultiSurface Professional-grade 4-in-1 botanical disinfectant (cleans, sanitizes, disinfects, deodorizes). Made with 98%+ renewable ingredients. Health Canada listed for COVID-19 (DIN 02518155). Available in formats from 946mL spray to bulk drums. Won the 2023 INCLEAN Excellence Award.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kills SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) in 55 seconds on hard surfaces (vs. 2+ minutes for leading conventional brands)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Construction Distribution and Supply Co. Inc. (CDS)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2022Canadian distribution partnership for THYMOX MultiSurface disinfectant products. CDS serves construction, restoration, waterproofing, glazing, air barrier, specialty roofing and maintenance sectors. Products marketed under THYMOX MultiSurface brand available across Canada through CDS's nine warehouse locations (seven in Ontario, two in New York, USA). Partnership enables reach into the construction, maintenance, and janitorial sectors.
• Rochester Midland Corporation CanadamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2022North American distributor (Canada and USA) for Thymox SF's all-purpose disinfectant products (concentrate and ready-to-use formats) as well as products for the disaster remediation and restoration sector.
• Actichem (Australia)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 September 2022Australian distributor of THYMOX MultiSurface disinfectant. Won the 2023 INCLEAN Excellence Award for Innovative Products at ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo in Melbourne, Australia. Actichem is a family-owned manufacturer of high-performance cleaning and protection products for carpet, janitorial, disaster restoration, and stone industries since 1999, based in Newcastle, NSW.
• AlgaEnergy S.A. / AlgaEnergy N.A. Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2021Worldwide exclusive distribution and product development agreement for THYMOX CONTROL® crop protection products. AlgaEnergy, a Madrid-based multinational biotech company specializing in microalgae-based products for agriculture, provides Thymox access to its global distribution network covering Europe, America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. AlgaEnergy also serves as a co-development partner for new biopesticide and biocontrol products. In the U.S., products are available through Integrated Agribusiness Professionals (IAP) member distributors.
• Enviro-Tech LLC (subsidiary of Eakin Enterprises Inc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 July 2017Exclusive North American distribution agreement for THYMOX FOOTBATH™ and THYMOX HOOFCARE™ products in the dairy market. Enviro-Tech operates the largest and most developed delivery system and sales network for dairy hoof care products in North America, with over 30 years of experience in the footbath business. The partnership was designed to accelerate commercialization in the world's most valuable dairy market.
• Cargill (European Market)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Planned market entry into the UK through Cargill as the European partner, with launch expected in early 2017. Mentioned in the context of expansion plans presented at the Animal Health Investment Forum.
• Integrated Agribusiness Professionals (IAP) (via AlgaEnergy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017THYMOX CONTROL® products available in the United States through IAP member distributors, accessed via AlgaEnergy's distribution and partnership agreement with IAP. IAP is a network of agricultural distributors serving the U.S. market.
• Uniterumen (China)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 July 2016Official distributor of THYMOX FOOTBATH™ in China since July 2016, serving the rapidly growing Chinese dairy industry. Uniterumen is a leader in animal health in China. Launch announced at a Beijing press conference. The partnership provides Chinese dairy farmers with an effective alternative to toxic copper sulfate footbath solutions for digital dermatitis control.
• Zenoaq (Japan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor for animal health hoof care products (footbath, gel, spray). Part of the global distributor network for Thymox animal health products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Virox Technologies: Canadian-based developer of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectant technologies marketed under brands like Rescue. Directly competes with Thymox in the EPA-registered botanical/broad-spectrum disinfectant category for institutional, healthcare, and animal facility use.
• BioSafe Systems: Manufacturer of biodegradable peroxyacetic acid and hydrogen peroxide-based crop protection and animal hygiene products. Closely comparable to Thymox on botanical/green chemistry positioning for crop protection and farm biosecurity applications.

Broad incumbents

• Neogen Corporation: Global animal safety and food safety company offering biosecurity disinfectants (e.g., Farm-Foam, Synergize) and diagnostic products used in dairy, livestock, and crop operations — directly overlapping Thymox's animal health and surface disinfection verticals.
• Lanxess AG: German specialty chemicals company with a sizable material protection and disinfection business (including Virkon and disinfectant actives). Overlaps with Thymox in animal biosecurity disinfectants and agricultural hygiene, but with much broader product portfolio and scale.
• Stepan Company: U.S. specialty and intermediate chemicals manufacturer with a significant surfactant and cleaning compound franchise. Comparable on the cleaning compound manufacturing side of Thymox's surface disinfection business.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions with deep institutional and animal health (Ecolab Animal Health) channels. Competes broadly with Thymox's surface disinfection and farm disinfectant products via its established sales force and global distribution.
• Reckitt Benckiser (Lysol): Owner of the Lysol disinfectant brand, the largest mass-market disinfectant franchise globally. Competes with Thymox Disinfectant Spray in the EPA-registered hard-surface disinfection category, particularly for COVID-19-era institutional and consumer applications.
• S.C. Johnson & Son: Privately held manufacturer of household and institutional cleaning products. Adjacent competitor to Thymox in surface disinfection and one-step cleaner-disinfectant positioning through its professional and consumer cleaning portfolios.
• Clorox Company: Major U.S. cleaning products company with leading disinfectant franchises (Clorox, CloroxPro). Competes with Thymox in healthcare-grade and EPA-registered disinfectant markets for institutional and consumer buyers.
• CID Lines (Ecolab Animal Health): Belgium-based animal hygiene and biosecurity company (now part of Ecolab) selling teat dips, footbaths, and farm disinfectants. Direct competitor to Thymox's THYMOX FOOTBATH and THYMOX AG products in the dairy and livestock biosecurity space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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Investments

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