PEROXIGARD® vs QUATRICIDE® PV-15 (2ND GEN) CONCENTRATE
Peroxigard® achieves rapid disinfection in five minutes with no PPE, no irritation, and a 90-day diluted shelf life. Quatricide PV-15 requires ten minutes, leaves QAC residue, poses asthma risks, and lacks any validated shelf life.
VS
Active Ingredient
Hydrogen Peroxide (4.25%)
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) (16.9%)
Cleaning Capabilities
Excellent
QACs tend to cling to surfaces, reducing cleaning ability.
Fungicidal
5 minutes
10 minutes
Bactericidal
5 minutes
10 minutes
Virucidal
5 minutes
10 minutes
Eye Irritation (In-Use Solutions)
None
Yes
Skin Irritation (In-Use Solutions)
None
None
Ease of Use
Dilution Concentrate
Dilution Concentrate
Occupational Health Concerns
None
QACs associated with occupational asthma.
Diluted Shelf Life
90 days
1 day
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