LifeClean
LifeClean International AB is a Swedish specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures patented chlorine dioxide-based disinfection products for healthcare facilities, agricultural livestock operations, and industrial PFAS remediation, distributed via enterprise sales and the Arxada partnership across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersUddevalla, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What LifeClean does
LifeClean International AB is a Swedish specialty chemicals company founded in 2012 that develops, manufactures, and commercializes a patented chlorine dioxide-based disinfection platform addressing three vertical markets: healthcare surface disinfection (hospitals, clinics, intensive care, veterinary healthcare, clean rooms), agricultural livestock pathogen elimination (broiler and other livestock production, food processing, aquaculture), and industrial PFAS remediation (firefighting equipment, oil and gas facilities, defense installations). The underlying technology is a patented chlorine dioxide formulation developed over 15 years and validated to international EN-norms, operating by oxidizing cell membrane lipids and proteins, denaturing enzymes via reaction with amino acids such as cysteine and methionine, and oxidizing microbial DNA and RNA to prevent replication. The product is effective across the full clinically relevant resistance hierarchy — bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, biofilms, mycobacteria, parasites — at short contact times (2 minutes clean, 5 minutes dirty), with no antimicrobial resistance development observed and biodegradable residues.
The company monetizes through direct product sales (Disinfection Standard/Plus, Disinfection Agri, Foam Agri, and the Sani A PFAS removal agent) and professional PFAS remediation services including training and certification. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales for marquee accounts (European Defense Authority, SAAB Bofors, Fire Marshalls Qatar) layered with strategic distribution partnerships — most prominently the expanded Arxada AG agreement covering European healthcare, veterinary hygiene, agriculture, and food production across EU, Switzerland, UK, Northern Ireland, Ukraine, and Turkey — complemented by regional resellers in Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Qatar. Production is being consolidated from Uddevalla to the Vadstena facility of subsidiary Kempartner Ocean AB; the broader group also includes wholly-owned Kempartner AB. Regulatory positioning is a cornerstone of the value proposition: LifeClean was added to ECHA's Article 95 list for chlorine dioxide in PT 2/3/4 categories in August 2025, and the group operates under ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications.
LifeClean International AB is publicly listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market (ticker LCLEAN), but in June 2026 the board decided to apply for delisting pending an August 2026 EGM, citing excessive regulatory and administrative costs, limited trading liquidity, and ongoing negative financial results. The company is led by Interim CEO and CFO Anders Lundström, with founder Ragnar Krefting as board member; the 2026 AGM also approved an LTIP 2026/2029 with up to 35,000,000 warrants. Operating headcount is 11-50 and revenue is not publicly disclosed in the source material.
LifeClean firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LifeClean
- Legal name
- LifeClean International AB
- Website
- https://lifeclean.se
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- LifeClean International AB is a Swedish specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures patented chlorine dioxide-based disinfection products for healthcare facilities, agricultural livestock operations, and industrial PFAS remediation, distributed via enterprise sales and the Arxada partnership across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LifeClean industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Disinfection and Decontamination Chemicals
- NAICS
- Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Chemical Manufacturing (325), Remediation Services (562910)
- SIC
- Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural) (IMAEAJAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Removal (AFFF/Trace Organics) (EUANADAJ), PFAS Investigation & Remediation (BPALAKAJ), PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Treatment Services (IMAIAGAJ), Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaners (CRAJAMAB)
Keywords
Where LifeClean is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Uddevalla
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
LifeClean business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Disinfection Products: Sale of chlorine dioxide-based disinfectant products for healthcare, agriculture, and industrial applications. Products include Disinfection Standard/Plus, Disinfection Agri, Foam Agri, and Sani A. Revenue generated through direct sales and distribution partnerships.
- PFAS Remediation Services: Remediation services using patented methods and products for PFAS removal from firefighting equipment and industrial facilities. Includes training and certification services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/Professional pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
LifeClean product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LifeClean develops, manufactures, and sells patented chlorine dioxide-based disinfection and decontamination products for healthcare, agriculture/livestock, and industrial PFAS remediation markets. Core offerings include high-level surface disinfectants (Disinfection Standard/Plus, Class IIa medical device Disinfectant CE), agricultural disinfectants (Disinfection Agri, Foam Agri), PFAS removal agent (Sani A), and an in-situ two-component generation system (LifeClean Insitu). The company also provides PFAS remediation services for firefighting equipment, defense installations, and industrial facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LifeClean Disinfection Standard & Plus: Alcohol-free, chlorine dioxide-based high-level surface disinfectants for professional hygiene environments under clean and dirty conditions.
- LifeClean Disinfectant (CE)
- Disinfection Agri
- Foam Agri
- Sani A
- LifeClean Insitu
Products and services
- LifeClean Disinfection Standard & Plus Patented alcohol-free chlorine dioxide-based high-level surface disinfectant for professional healthcare, veterinary, and industrial hygiene environments. Effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, spores, biofilms, mycobacteria, and parasites with 2-minute contact time for clean conditions and 5 minutes for dirty conditions.
- LifeClean Disinfectant (CE) Class IIa medical device high-level disinfectant for non-invasive medical devices, intended for use in professional healthcare environments with CE marking under the medical devices framework.
- Disinfection Agri Patented biodegradable chlorine dioxide-based disinfectant formulated for the agricultural industry, targeting pathogens on surfaces in livestock facilities, broiler production, and food processing. Validated to deliver approximately 50% mortality reduction and +7.55% weight increase in broiler production across 1500+ cycles.
- Foam Agri Powerful cleaning detergent designed to remove organic pollution on all surfaces and materials in agricultural and industrial settings.
- Sani A Patented biodegradable sanitation agent designed to remove PFAS (forever chemicals) from firefighting equipment including trucks, fire extinguishers, and sprinkler systems. Achieves 98% average PFAS reduction below ECHA's 1 ppm restriction using a method combining Sani A with surfactant regulator at low and high pH levels.
- LifeClean Insitu Two-component solution that enables in-situ generation of LifeClean's patented chlorine dioxide formulation at the point of use, with the active biocidal substance produced by the user. Significantly extends product shelf life in unactivated form and is particularly relevant for the Agriculture business area and international markets outside the EU.
- PFAS Remediation Services Professional PFAS remediation services for firefighting equipment and industrial facilities, using patented methods and products (including Sani A). Includes training and certification services delivered through partners such as BST Group.
Quantifiable outcome
- 98% average PFAS reduction below 1 ppm (ECHA restriction limit)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use LifeClean
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
LifeClean technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
LifeClean partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Arxada AGcoreExpanded distribution partnership covering European healthcare market, veterinary hygiene, agriculture sector, and food production. Initially covered European healthcare, now expanded to include Turkey. Commercial activities expected to begin in 2026. Includes increased minimum volumes. Regions covered: EU, Switzerland, UK, Northern Ireland, Ukraine, and Turkey.
- Fire MarshallscoreFive-year exclusive partner agreement for biofilm control and PFAS remediation in Qatar. Exclusivity activated upon initial order with 950,000 EUR payment to LifeClean. Fire Marshalls offers comprehensive fire protection solutions with expertise in oil and gas industry.
- BST GroupminorPartner for SAAB Bofors PFAS remediation project. BST Group collaborates with LifeClean for industrial PFAS remediation projects.
- PartnermedminorNorwegian partner for agricultural disinfection products, supporting livestock production sector.
- Victorsson PoultryminorSwedish partner for agricultural sector, specializing in poultry production solutions.
- AbenaminorHealthcare partner providing infection prevention solutions.
- Dialex BiomedicaminorBelgian healthcare partner specializing in biomedical solutions.
- RemondisminorPartner for cleaner firefighting systems, supporting PFAS remediation services.
- Semco MaritimeminorMaritime partner supporting firefighting system PFAS remediation.
- CSurveyminorSurvey partner for PFAS remediation assessment services.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights7 records
LifeClean competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Contec Inc. Manufacturer of cleanroom and critical environment disinfection products, wipes and sterile solutions. Comparable in serving pharmaceutical, medical device, and life science customers requiring validated disinfection.
- Tristel plc: UK-listed company specializing in chlorine dioxide-based high-level disinfection for healthcare, endoscopy and decontamination. Closest direct competitor to LifeClean's core chlorine dioxide chemistry in professional healthcare.
- Dr. Schumacher GmbH: European manufacturer of disinfection and hygiene products for healthcare, industry and public institutions. Direct overlap with LifeClean's surface disinfectant portfolio in European healthcare and professional markets.
- Decon Laboratories (Veltek): Producer of CiDecon and other laboratory and cleanroom disinfectant products. Direct overlap with LifeClean's high-level disinfection chemistries for laboratory and life science environments.
- Veltek Associates Inc. Manufacturer of cleanroom disinfectants and sterile processing solutions for pharmaceutical and life sciences customers. Direct peer in sterile/high-level disinfection formulations sold into regulated end-markets.
Broad incumbents
- Bioquell (Ecolab): Bioquell's hydrogen peroxide vapor bio-decontamination technology was acquired by Ecolab. Ecolab is a global incumbent in infection prevention and contamination control, overlapping LifeClean's healthcare and life sciences disinfection end-markets.
- Halma plc: Group of companies focused on hazard detection, life safety and infection prevention, including healthcare disinfection businesses. Broad incumbent with portfolio overlap in hospital hygiene and sterilization.
- STERIS plc: Global provider of sterilization, disinfection and infection prevention solutions to healthcare, pharmaceutical and industrial customers. Overlaps LifeClean's healthcare and industrial decontamination use cases at much greater scale.
- Diversey Holdings (Solenis): Global hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning chemicals company (now part of Solenis). Broad incumbent competing in healthcare, food and beverage, and industrial disinfection, with overlap to LifeClean's agricultural and food production verticals.
Others
- Arxada AG: Arxada is both LifeClean's largest distribution partner and a large specialty chemicals/microbial control producer with its own disinfection portfolio. Partner-distributor relationship with strategic overlap in biocidal chemistries.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LifeClean social profiles
Digital presenceLifeClean financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
LifeClean leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
LifeClean subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
LifeClean funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LifeClean M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LifeClean
What does LifeClean do?
LifeClean develops, manufactures, and sells patented chlorine dioxide-based disinfection and decontamination products for healthcare, agriculture/livestock, and industrial PFAS remediation markets. Core offerings include high-level surface disinfectants (Disinfection Standard/Plus, Class IIa medical device Disinfectant CE), agricultural disinfectants (Disinfection Agri, Foam Agri), PFAS removal agent (Sani A), and an in-situ two-component generation system (LifeClean Insitu). The company also provides PFAS remediation services for firefighting equipment, defense installations, and industrial facilities.
Is LifeClean a public or private company?
LifeClean is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was LifeClean founded?
LifeClean was founded in 2012. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is LifeClean based?
LifeClean is headquartered in Uddevalla, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does LifeClean make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Disinfection Products are the primary driver. The others are PFAS Remediation Services.
Who are LifeClean's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Contec Inc., Tristel plc, Dr. Schumacher GmbH, Decon Laboratories (Veltek) and Veltek Associates Inc.. Broad incumbents are Bioquell (Ecolab), Halma plc, STERIS plc and Diversey Holdings (Solenis). Arxada AG is listed as an others.
Does LifeClean have an API?
No public API is recorded for LifeClean.
What industry is LifeClean in?
LifeClean's product category is Industrial Disinfection and Decontamination Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAJAL, Biocides & Disinfection Chemicals (Non-Agricultural), with a secondary code of EUANADAJ, PFAS & Emerging Contaminants Removal (AFFF/Trace Organics). Its NAICS code is 32561 and its SIC code is 2842.