About Us

About Crotega LLC

Crotega LLC, (dba Crotega Safety Solutions), was formed with a vision of saving lives and enhancing safety
inspired by the need for a better way to Deter, Disrupt, and Delay™ active assailants and threatening perpetrators.

Driven by the goal of creating a safer environment for all walks of life, Crotega brought together chemical and engineering experts to design, develop, test and patent a next generation eco-friendly water-based chemical irritant spray named REPULS® to replace the dangerous health and contamination issues surrounding the use of OC/pepper spray.

Crotega is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

About REPULS Defense Spray – When Safety is Your Top Priority - The Next Generationof Defense

The Company has formulated and patented a revolutionary water-based irritant spray named REPULS with
unmatched features:

  • Immediate Target Specific Involuntary Eye Closure – Neutrializing Threats In Seconds
  • No Health Risks and No Aerosol Cross-Contamination Blowback – Safe To Use Indoors and Out
  • Eco-Friendly and Non-Flammable Formula – Can mitigate by flushing face with water.
  • Long Range, Large Capacity, Designed to Defend In Confrontational Situations.

REPULS’s products represent the forefront of personal safety technology, empowering women and others to take control of their environment with confidence and ease.

From public settings and homes to vehicles and beyond, REPULS is the only irritant spray approved for indoor use. Already trusted by thousands of officers, REPULS Defense Spray is proud to be the National ASOTR Homeland Security Platinum Award Winner.

Company Milestones

• 2014: The Crotega Research Center is opened in Crystal, MN.
• 2014 - 2021: Numerous field tests and patents are filed to secure the technology behind REPULS® for Public Safety and Personal Protection.
  Use of REPULS is designed for different applications:
  • SentriZone™ Remote controlled ceiling mounted spray-heads
  • SentriLaunch: Discreet unmanned remote vehicle used in places like casinos
  • SentriPak: Ruggedized REPULS Spray Backpack for crowd control
  • Cannisters: Law Enforcement and Public/Private Security
  • Cannisters: Retail Personal Protection
• 2022 - 2023: REPULS® garners interest from key clients seeking better modern solutions for occupant protection, bringing enhanced safety to everyday spaces.
  • After one-year field test, Phoenix Police Department transitions fully to REPULS
  • Hospitals and ER Centers begin to select REPULS due to safe use indoors.
  • Arizona Supreme Court issued Administrative Directive – REPULS is an authorized irritant.
• 2024: July: Entered a co-marketing collaboration with an industry leader in Situational Awareness Training and Personal Safety Skills. (https://prettyloaded.org) Recommending only REPULS as the best irritant safety tool.
  December: Launching new retail website and webstore - https://repulsdefensespray.com

Company’s Guiding Principles

Here are the Company’s guiding principles that are the framework for behavior aligned with our mission, our vision, and core values.

Customer Focus: Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction as a central goal.
Employee Development: Invest in employee growth, well-being, and diverse perspectives.
Innovation: Encourage creativity and continuous improvement to adapt to market changes.
Sustainability: Consider the environmental and social impact of business operations and promoting sustainable practices.
Accountability: Take responsibility for actions and decisions, with clear lines of accountability within the organization.
Fairness: Treat all stakeholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and communities with equity and fairness.
Transparency: Provide clear and accurate information to stakeholders about the company’s operation, financial performance, and decision-making processes.
Integrity and Ethics: Commitment to honest and ethical practices in all business dealings.
Corporate Address: Crotega Safety Solutions
5448 Douglas Drive N
Crystal, MN  52429
Phone: 612-547-3207
Contact: contact@crotega.com
Business Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm (Central Time)