Chemistry Comparison


A safety profile like no other

The following is a side-by-side summary of the safety profile of commonly used disinfectant chemistries in lab animal research facilities.

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DISINFECTANT Peroxigard: Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Chlorine Oxides Hypochlorite Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Potassium Peroxymonosulfate Hydrogen Peroxide
SAFETY (Undiluted Concentrates)
Eye Irritation – Concentrates Causes mild eye irritation May cause serious eye damage May cause serious eye damage May cause serious eye damage May cause serious eye damage May cause serious eye damage
Skin Irritation – Concentrates Causes mild skin irritation May cause severe skin burns May cause severe skin burns May cause severe skin burns May cause skin irritation May cause severe skin burns
PPE Requirements Gloves required Gloves and goggles required Gloves and goggles required Gloves and goggles required Gloves and goggles required Gloves and goggles required
SAFETY (Ready-to-Use, Diluted Concentrate Solutions and Wipes)
Eye Irritation – In-Use Solutions Non-irritating May cause serious eye irritation May cause eye irritation May cause eye irritation Not available May cause moderate eye irritation
Skin Irritation – In-Use Solutions Non-irritating May cause skin irritation Most are non-irritating Most are non-irritating Not available Non-irritating
PPE Requirements None Gloves and goggles required Gloves required with higher concentrations Goggles and gloves required Goggles and gloves required Goggles and gloves may be required
OTHER SAFETY FACTORS
Occupational Health Concerns None May cause fire or explosion Strong oxidizer Associated with occupational asthma Associated with occupational asthma Concentrate may cause respiratory irritation
Environmental Profile Biodegradable Very toxic to aquatic life May react with chemicals in wastewater Toxic to aquatic life May react with chemicals in wastewater Some are toxic to aquatic life
Material Compatibility Compatible with a wide range of commonly used materials Higher concentrations are corrosive Higher concentrations are corrosive May leave sticky residues behind on surfaces Surface damage possible with prolonged exposure Higher concentrations may be corrosive
Note: The information in this document pertains to active ingredients in general, and may not capture the characteristics of every formulation. Always refer to the product label and SDS for any product-specific information.