Vintage Blues

Barbicide® traces its origins back to 1947 New York, where a science teacher
named Maurice King first concocted the disinfectant solution that would come
to represent crystal blue clean in salon circles for more than half a century.
Maurice was determined to set a higher standard for cleanliness, and his
breakthrough formula-distributed in transparent stainless steel and glass jars
would eliminate germs and fungus from combs, razors and other tools of the
trade.

While other brands of disinfectants tend to fade, the brilliant blue Barbicide®
always kept its color over time. Savvy barbers used this fact to their advantage,
suspending combs in the stylish, blue liquid for customers to see. A recognized
symbol of superior salon hygiene, Barbicide® is featured in the permanent
collection of the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian.

Alan Murphy, President

Modern Blues

In 1988, Ben King took the mantle of his father's
company, King Research, extending the Barbicide® brand
and product offerings. Today, King Research/BlueCo
Brands is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with Alan
Murphy at the helm. The company also develops hospital-
grade disinfectants for a variety of industries, and offers
a line of consumer products for everyday use.