
Antibacterial / Medicated Soap Exporter & Supplier from India
Antibacterial or medicated soap is a bath bar that adds an active ingredient, such as chloroxylenol (PCMX) or a botanical like neem (and, where permitted, triclocarban), to help reduce skin bacteria during washing. It is used for daily hygiene at home and in institutions. GoodBiz Hygiene sources it from vetted Indian manufacturers for export.
HSN 3401 11. 8-digit ITC-HS code confirmed per order
Key facts for buyers
- HSN code
- 3401 11
The 8-digit ITC-HS code is confirmed per order.
- Minimum order quantity
- No fixed minimum. Trial orders, part loads and mixed containers are all quoted, and quantities are agreed per order.
- Private label
- Available. Own brand, logo and carton artwork; Choice of antibacterial or botanical active, subject to market rules; Fragrance, colour and bar weight; Claim wording aligned to your regulator.
Varieties, pack sizes and packaging
Available varieties
- PCMX antibacterial bar (fresh)
- Neem and tea tree medicated
- Lemon protect
- Carbolic style
- Sulphur skin-care bar
- Unperfumed sensitive
Pack sizes
- 75 g
- 100 g
- 125 g
- 150 g
Packaging options
- Printed carton per bar
- Flow wrap for economy lines
- Multipacks of 3 or 4
- Master cartons of 48 to 144 bars
What are the typical specifications of antibacterial / medicated soap?
Antibacterial / Medicated Soap: typical values for export grades. Final values are confirmed with the manufacturer per order.
| Form | Solid milled bar |
|---|---|
| Total Fatty Matter (TFM) | Typical 70-75% |
| pH (1% solution) | Typical 9.5-10.5 |
| Antibacterial agent | Type and percentage declared per formulation and market regulation |
| Shelf life | Typical 24-36 months in sealed pack |
Product overview
Antibacterial and medicated soaps remain in steady demand wherever households and institutions place a high value on hygiene. Schools, hostels, workplaces and homes use them for daily washing, and buyers often choose them over standard toilet soap in warm climates. The category covers a range of products, from a general antibacterial bar with a fresh scent to carbolic-style and sulphur bars with a medicated profile.
GoodBiz Hygiene doesn’t run soap lines. We buy medicated bars from vetted Indian soap makers, check each order against your specification, and look after the documents and the shipment.
Grades and formulations
The soap base is usually high-TFM, around 70-75%, which gives a firm, long-lasting bar. The active ingredient is what separates the product. Common choices include PCMX (chloroxylenol) and botanical actives such as neem and tea tree, with triclocarban only where it is permitted. Because rules differ by country, we ask early which agents your regulator allows and which claims you plan to put on the carton.
Variants range from a fresh antibacterial bar and a lemon protect bar to a carbolic-style bar with a traditional medicated scent, a sulphur bar for skin-care positioning, and an unperfumed bar for sensitive skin. All values for TFM, pH and active content are typical and are confirmed on the specification for your order.
Packaging for export
Cartons carry the claim wording you have approved, so artwork proofs matter more here than on a plain bath soap. Economy lines can use flow wrap, while premium lines use a printed carton. Three- and four-bar multipacks are available, and master cartons hold 48 to 144 bars. A loading plan can be arranged when pack sizes are final.
Private label options
The active ingredient and the claim on the pack must suit your market, so these are agreed before artwork is finalised. Buyers choose the name, artwork, fragrance, colour and bar weight on top of that. A sample is approved before bulk production, and lead time is typically 3-5 weeks after confirmation, depending on carton printing.
Why source through GoodBiz Hygiene
Antibacterial soap sits under tighter rules than plain bath soap, and the permitted active differs by country. GoodBiz Hygiene confirms with the manufacturer which actives and test data are available before you commit to claim wording. FOB, CIF and CFR are available; payment terms are agreed per order (T/T or LC). Shipments leave from major Indian ports. The HSN code shown is the 6-digit level, and the full 8-digit ITC-HS code is confirmed for each order. Share your destination market, preferred active and bar weight and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Antibacterial bars sit alongside our toilet, herbal and hotel soaps in the bath and personal soaps range, and our guide to bath soap grades and TFM explains how to compare bars on fatty matter as well as on claims.
Last reviewed
Container loading (approx.)
Approximate figures; the final loading plan is confirmed per order.
- 20 ft container
- Approx. 1,200 to 1,500 master cartons (100 g bars, carton of 72), varies with pack
- 40 ft container
- Approx. 2,500 to 3,000 master cartons (100 g bars, carton of 72), varies with pack
Straight answers.
Which antibacterial agents are used?
Actives vary by manufacturer and by what your market permits. PCMX (chloroxylenol) and botanical agents such as neem or tea tree are typical choices, and triclocarban only where it is permitted. Some regions restrict certain actives, so tell us your destination and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Buyer FAQ
Can the carton make a germ-kill claim?
Claim wording must match both the formula and your local regulator. We do not supply lab claims we cannot document, so please share the wording you need and we will check what the manufacturer can support with test data.
Buyer FAQ
What is the MOQ?
There is no fixed minimum order. Mixed loads that include other bath soaps are possible, with a minimum run per design.
Buyer FAQ
Do you provide product registration support?
We can supply specifications, ingredient lists, a COA and an MSDS on request. Registration with your local authority remains your responsibility, and we confirm which documents the manufacturer can provide.
Buyer FAQ
Is private label available?
Yes. You choose the name, artwork, fragrance, colour and bar weight, subject to the active ingredient rules for your market.
Buyer FAQ
Buyer guides for this product
Bath Soap Grades Explained: TFM, Grade 1 vs Grade 2, and Why It Matters
What TFM means on a bath soap specification, how Grade 1 and Grade 2 are used in trade, and how to choose the right grade for your market and price.
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