Bode Chemie
German chemical manufacturer specializing in disinfection, hygiene and skin protection, part of the HARTMANN Group.
Last updated September 11, 2026
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Overview
BODE Chemie GmbH is a German chemical manufacturer specializing in disinfection, hygiene and skin protection. Founded in 1924 as Bacillolfabrik Dr. Bode & Co., it has been wholly owned by PAUL HARTMANN AG since 2009 and operates under the HARTMANN GRUPPE. In 1965 its employees developed Sterillium®, described as the first marketable alcoholic hand disinfectant for rubbing in.
History
BODE Chemie GmbH was founded in 1924 as Bacillolfabrik Dr. Bode & Co. In 1965, employees of Bacillolfabrik Dr. Bode & Co., together with doctors from the Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, developed Sterillium®, described as the first marketable alcoholic hand disinfectant for rubbing in. In 2009, PAUL HARTMANN AG, Heidenheim, acquired 100% of the company. In 2011, under the umbrella of the HARTMANN GRUPPE, the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER was founded.
Products and positioning
One of the leading specialists for disinfection, hygiene and skin protection.
Sterillium®
Described as the first marketable alcoholic hand disinfectant for rubbing in, developed in 1965.
Sterillium® Range
Other products in the Sterillium® range.
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