DISINFECTANT PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES
cleaners that are designed to kill germs. Quats are often what allow a product to claim to be antibacterial, as they are certified by the EPA as pesticides. Quaternary …
What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know about …
Disinfecting kills all microbes listed on the product label. Killing pathogens on a surface (especially on high-touch areas) after cleaning further reduces the risk of spreading …
What are Quaternary Ammonium Compounds?
This page explains the chemical structures of quaternary ammonium compounds (quats). For information on the health effects and uses of quats, see the …
The hidden risks of cleaners on brain health
Scientists have found that quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, may be toxic to brain cells known as oligodendrocytes. Dysfunction in these cells has been …
Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of …
Quats are effective disinfectants, but some researchers are raising alarm given recent research on the compounds' possible human health and environmental …
FAQs | Quats
1. What is a Quaternary Ammonium Compound (QAC or quat)? Quaternary ammonium chloride compounds are a diverse group of substances that share a common molecular …
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Quaternary ammonium compounds, also called quats or QACs, are a group of chemicals used for a variety of purposes including as preservatives, surfactants, …
Scientists warn of disinfectant dangers: Study
There was a spike of disinfectant use when the COVID-19 pandemic began, increasing exposure, and researchers saw an associated spike in quats in people. …
