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V-Pyro Pyroligneous Acid (Wood Vinegar) Achieves High Success in Bactericidal Efficacy Tests

In the TS EN 1276 test, at 80% concentration and a 5-minute contact time, our pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar) was more than 99.999% effective against four test bacteria.

Four liquid samples, dark to pale, in laboratory flasks

Our pyroligneous acid (wood vinegar), produced by V-Pyro through the pyrolysis of agricultural waste such as olive pits, walnut shells and apricot kernels, has achieved successful results in bactericidal efficacy tests carried out according to internationally recognised standards.

  • Test standard: TS EN 1276 – Bactericidal activity
  • Test concentration: 80%
  • Contact time: 5 minutes

Results:

  • Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538: more than 99.999% efficacy (> 5 log reduction)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442: more than 99.999% efficacy (> 5 log reduction)
  • Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541: more than 99.999% efficacy (> 5 log reduction)
  • Escherichia coli ATCC 10536: more than 99.999% efficacy (> 5 log reduction)

Overall assessment: By showing a high level of bactericidal activity against four different bacterial species within a short contact time, V-Pyro Pyroligneous Acid (Wood Vinegar) has proven to be a strong natural disinfectant that can be used safely in agricultural and veterinary applications.

The test was carried out and reported in accordance with the disinfectant test method of the Turkish Ministry of Health.