United States Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Chlorine Compounds, Alcohols and Aldehyde Products, Enzymes, and Quaternary Ammonium Compounds), By Product (Surface Disinfectants, Enzymatic Cleaners, and Medical Device Disinfectants), and US Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

USA Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The US Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market Size was Estimated at USD 9.59 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to grow at a CAGR of around 9.94% from 2025 to 2035
• The USA Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market Size is Expected to reach USD 27.20 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the US Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market is Anticipated to reach USD 27.20 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 9.94% from 2025 to 2035. The US antiseptic & disinfectant market is expected to grow due to an increase in diseases like typhoid, hepatitis A, cholera, and dengue due to poor home cleanliness and food poisoning, primarily caused by viruses, bacteria, and germs.

Market Overview

The US antiseptic and disinfectant market uses products such as hydrogen peroxide, alcohols, aldehydes, chlorine-based disinfectants, and quaternary ammonium compounds to prevent infections and provide hygienic solutions in the commercial, residential, and healthcare sectors. In medical facilities, antiseptics and disinfectants are crucial for killing or getting rid of microorganisms and rendering viruses inactive on both living tissues and inanimate objects. The market for disinfectants and antiseptics has grown as a result of strict international health body regulations, sanitation issues, and increased awareness of infections linked to healthcare. Hospitals and clinics are becoming more adaptable thanks to new formulations like sporicidal and ultra-broad-spectrum disinfectants. Antiseptics are used extensively in healthcare settings because of the increasing incidence of infections linked to healthcare, and they are essential in preventing surgical site infections.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the US antiseptic and disinfectant market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the US antiseptic and disinfectant market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the US antiseptic and disinfectant market.

Driving Factors

The market for antiseptics and disinfectants is growing as a result of strict international health body regulations, sanitation issues, and increased awareness of infections linked to healthcare. In clinics and hospitals, new formulations like sporicidal and ultra-broad-spectrum disinfectants are making them more versatile. Antiseptics are used extensively in healthcare settings because of the increasing incidence of infections linked to healthcare, and they are essential in preventing surgical site infections. The need for antiseptic and disinfectant products in homes and workplaces is being driven by the increased awareness of infection control as well as public health campaigns and initiatives that encourage good hygiene practices. Since antiseptics and disinfectants are necessary to keep healthcare environments sterile and clean, the healthcare sector's growth is also fueling the market for these products.

Restraining Factors

The regulatory compliance, health and safety concerns, microbial resistance, supply chain disruptions, and competition from eco-friendly alternatives. FDA and EPA regulations require extensive testing and approval processes, while some disinfectants that contain harmful chemicals may hinder the market growth.

Market Segmentation

The USA antiseptic and disinfectant market share is classified into type and product.

• The quaternary ammonium compounds segment held the largest market share of 28.98% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The US antiseptic and disinfectant market is segmented by type into chlorine compounds, alcohols and aldehyde products, enzymes, and quaternary ammonium compounds. Among these, the quaternary ammonium compounds segment held the largest market share of 28.98% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segment growth is attributed to the non-corrosive, broad-spectrum activity, potent disinfectant activity, compatibility, and widely used as a surface disinfectant in hospitals.

• The medical device disinfectants segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The US antiseptic and disinfectant market is segmented by product into surface disinfectants, enzymatic cleaners, and medical device disinfectants. Among these, the medical device disinfectants segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental expansion is attributed to the extensive usage of the hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde, peracetic acid to disinfect the medical devices, increasing demand for the medical devices in hospitals due to rising cases chronic diseases, and rising proportion of the surgical procedures.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the US antiseptic and disinfectant market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Steris PLC
• Johnson and Johnson
• 3M Co.
• Kimberly-Clark Corp
• Cardinal Health Inc.
• Bio-Cide International
• Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In July 2024, Ecolab introduced the Disinfectant 1 Wipe, the first EPA-registered 100% plastic-free, easily degradable disinfectant wipe. This product aims to improve patient safety and sustainability in healthcare facilities by addressing the environmental impact of traditional single-use plastic-based wipes.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the United States, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the US antiseptic and disinfectant market based on the below-mentioned segments:

US Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market, By Type

• Chlorine Compounds
• Alcohols and Aldehyde Products
• Enzymes
• Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

US Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market, By Product

• Surface Disinfectants
• Enzymatic Cleaners
• Medical Device Disinfectants