First Response, EMS & Fire

Florida Biotech develops cleaning formulations for turnout gear, response vehicles and equipment used by working animals. We start with the materials, residues and wash systems your team encounters on the job.

Contract engineering

Molecular family catalog

Find an engineered starting point for your branded range. Explore the molecular families, related formulations and development options, with a coordinated route to Plant-42 manufacturing.

Biobased Surfactants

Compare surface wetting, soil lift and rinsing on response equipment and station surfaces.

  • Hard Surface Cleaners
  • Industrial Wash Systems
  • Vehicle and Marine Wash Chemistries

Biofunctionalized Natural Molecules

Explore naturally derived chemistry for working-dog grooming and non-disinfectant odor management in handling areas.

  • Odor-Control Systems
  • Pet Care Formulations
  • Skin and Body Cleansers

Functional Botanical Aromatics

Define the scent profile and delivery format for station and vehicle products, including a low-fragrance target where needed.

  • Fragrance Systems
  • Deodorizing Sprays
  • Hospitality Scent Solutions

5th/6th Generation Quats

Review regulated options for compatible hard surfaces and clarify which applications require a distinct label or process.

  • Disinfectants
  • Antimicrobial Wipes
  • Laundry Sanitizers

Oxidative-Cationic Systems

Start with the gear construction, contaminant profile and wash process to define evaluation for turnout gear and PPE systems.

  • PPE and Turnout Gear Systems
  • Decontamination Solutions
  • Institutional Antimicrobial Treatments

Contract engineering

Existing formulas to build on

Build a differentiated range for your distributor network. We can adapt an existing formulation to your brand and application, then coordinate the manufacturing brief with Plant-42.

1 Gallon
5 Gallon

PPE Detergent

Build a distributor program around a non-citric extractor formula developed for lithium-ion battery smoke residue on compatible turnout gear.

  • Lithium-ion battery smoke residue formulation target
  • Non-citric, controlled-suds extractor design
  • Define your branded range and manufacturing brief
1 Gallon

Laundry Additive

Extend a branded textile-care range with a bleach-free additive engineered for uniforms, linens and professional wash programs.

  • Cold-water use in standard and HE washers
  • Deodorizing and fabric-conditioning performance
  • Develop dispensing and supply around your accounts
1 Gallon

Rinse-Free Skin Cleanser

Build a branded field skin-care program around rinse-free cleansing for fire-service teams.

  • For fire use: apply and wipe with a clean towel
  • Formulated to lift soot and smoke-related residue
  • Define dispenser and supply needs for your accounts
1 Gallon

Rinse-Off Skin Cleanser

Add a rinse-off skin cleanser to your professional hygiene range, with formulation and dispensing targets set around station wash programs.

  • Rich lather without abrasive scrubbing
  • Lemongrass profile in the original formula
  • Define packaging and production requirements
1 Gallon

Shampoo

Build out a branded post-shift care range with a shampoo engineered around smoke odor, routine buildup and scalp cleansing.

  • Smoke-odor and buildup cleaning focus
  • Rinse-off hair and scalp formulation
  • Adapt scent and delivery for your range
18 mL
32 oz
1 Gallon
55 Gallon Drum
265 Gallon IBC Tote

Biocompatible Cleaner

Develop a branded cleaner for fire-service equipment and apparatus, with field and bulk formats for your distributor range.

  • Soot, smoke residue, oils and dirt cleaning
  • Alcohol- and bleach-free formulation
  • Adapt fragrance, packaging and brand requirements
18 mL
32 oz
1 Gallon

EPA-Registered Hospital Disinfectant

Build your branded hospital disinfectant program around EPA Reg. No. 100629-3, with Plant-42 manufacturing and supplemental distribution review.

  • Registered, ready-to-use formulation
  • EPA supplemental distribution pathway for your brand
  • Review labeling, packaging and technical documentation

Working dogs

Explore engineered options for routine coat, paw and ear care for working dogs in this industry.

Formats we can engineer around

These are illustrative options for formulation, delivery and packaging design. We review the intended use, materials and manufacturer requirements for each brief. Images are illustrative.

18 mLDesign concept
4 ozDesign concept
16 ozDesign concept
32 ozDesign concept
1 GallonDesign concept
5 GallonDesign concept
55 Gallon DrumDesign concept
265 Gallon IBC ToteDesign concept
80 CountDesign concept

Custom requests

  • Alternate sizes
  • Alternate closures and dispensers
  • Label and carton configuration
  • Bulk delivery configuration
Discuss a custom format

01 / The application desk

Start with what came back from the call.

Turnout gear exposed to lithium-ion battery smoke residue calls for a different formulation than an ambulance interior or a station floor. We start with a water quality specification and review the gear maker’s care instructions, the residue and the equipment that applies the product.

EquipmentUse conditionsProduct brief
From equipment to formulation
A / 01Equipment & tool care

Identify the turnout gear, protective equipment, tools or working-animal gear involved. Share the equipment manufacturer’s care instructions, the residues you need to address and the cleaning equipment you use, such as a fire gear cleaning cabinet.

Bring the details that change the brief
  • Materials, finishes and components the product may contact.
  • Application method, preparation and rinsing requirements.
  • Current product, observed issue and customer acceptance criteria.
A / 02EMS fleets & response work areas

Specify the vehicle, work area and maintenance task. For EMS, medevac, or field trauma and triage teams, identify the equipment or non-patient surfaces under consideration and the applicable use requirements.

Set the operating boundary
  • Exact use location and surfaces.
  • Preparation, application and handling conditions.
  • The organization reviewing suitability and purchasing the product.
A / 03Station & service spaces

Describe the facility task and the people carrying it out. Keep the product’s intended job specific to the space and procedure.

Connect use with supply
  • Surfaces, soils and the procedure being considered.
  • Who prepares and applies the product.
  • Package format, replenishment and purchasing process.

03 / Fire-service product brief

The engineering conversation starts with context.

Bring the current product or concept, the materials it will touch and the equipment used to prepare and apply it. We’ll use that information to identify the water and formulation questions to address.

  • Equipment & materialsThe exact item, surface or area involved.
  • Current procedureHow the product would be prepared and used.
  • Product starting pointConcept, existing product or available formula.
  • Buying decisionWho specifies, evaluates, approves and purchases.

Florida Biotech / Application desk

FIRE / FIRST RESPONSE
Your fire-service product brief Equipment and tool care for a distributor. Next: define the formulation and evaluation work.

Use this starting point to open a conversation. Detailed formulas and confidential material can follow through an agreed exchange.

04 / Application fit

A detergent developed for turnout gear.

Florida Biotech developed a detergent for cleaning turnout gear exposed to lithium-ion battery smoke residue.

Ask about the formulation, available technical documentation and the evaluation that applies to your gear and cleaning procedure.

Continue this application / Plant-42

Ready to discuss making the product?

Continue this fire-service application with Plant-42. Bring your own formula for private labeling or review an existing Plant-42 formula to white-label for your brand.

Explore fire-service manufacturing

The next stage / Contract Manufacturing

Continue this industry path with Plant-42.

Plant-42 manufactures your formula through private labeling or supplies an existing formula under your brand through white labeling. Bring the application, package and supply requirements to plan the right route. For a concentrate, discuss preparation with water that meets the specification closer to where the product is used.

Plant-42 / Contract ManufacturingExplore contract manufacturing for this sectorContinue at Plant-42 ↗

Project scope, technical information, responsibilities and commercial terms are agreed for the next stage.