AHP Technical Documents

Efficacy/Support Studies
Third Party References
AHP Endorsements
Comparative Chemistries

Efficacy/Support Studies

Some Disinfectants Effective Against Feline Calicivirus (as a surrogate for Norovirus) (34 KB): Robert E. Wheeler, MD, FACEP
Excerpt:“AHP (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) brought a >4Log reduction against Feline Calicivirus with a 2 minute contact time versus competitive products”
Assessment of the Germicidal Activity of Carpet Cleaners (34 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D.Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM)
The main objective of this study was to determine if the products were bactericidal at full strength or at a 1:16 dilution in standard hard water.
Excerpt:“the products tested show good activity against the two challenge organisms. It required some effort on our part to become familiar with the basic procedure for carpet disinfectant testing and adapted to the materials available.”
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a 0.5% AHP RTU Against Murine Norovirus (79 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the virucidal activity of “0.5% AHP RTU” against the Murine norovirus, using protocol #E1053 of ASTM international (2002).
Excerpt:“the test product was able to bring about a >4 log10 reduction in the viability titre of the virus in a contact time of 5 minute at ambient temperature, indicating virucidal activity against this virus. ” pg. 3
WHO - Fact Sheet (85 KB): World Health Organization
Excerpt:“Avian influenza viruses do not normally infect species other than birds and pigs. The first documented infection of humans with an avian influenza virus occurred in Hong Kong in 1997, when the H5N1 strain caused severe respiratory disease in 18 humans, of whom 6 died. The infection of humans coincided with an epidemic of highly pathogenic avian influenza, caused by the same strain, in Hong Kong’s poultry population. ”
Combined application of simulated reuse and quantitative carrier tests to assess high-level disinfection: experiments with an accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based formulation (151 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“AHP product (sold under Accel CS 20) represents an alternative to glutaraldehyde with enhanced material compatibility and demonstrates broad-spectrum germicidal activity of a high-level disinfectant subjected 14 days of reuse”
Investigative Engineering Report (177 KB): Matthew R. Allen, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Excerpt:“It is apparent that Virox is highly committed to environmental sustainability through its products and operations. Their stance on the issue of Nonylphenol Ethoxylates (NPE) impurities has clearly demonstrated their proactive and due diligent approach and corporate culture (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard)”
IRC Microbiology Laboratory Report - Interface Flooring Systems, Inc. Carpet From Quantum (Shrewsbury, M.A.) (1.63 MB): Interface Research Corporation
Excerpt:“Stabilized accelerated hydrogen peroxide cleaner effectively removed any dark brown staining caused by silver nitrate Virox carpet sanitizer (product also sold under Upstart) is an effective product used to reduce cultivable spores in carpets” pg. 6 & 23
Testing Virox Carpet Cleaner and Sanitizer (54 KB): Dupont Canada
Excerpt:“DuPont found Virox Carpet Cleaner & Sanitizer (product also sold under Upstart) a colour safe, good & effective cleaner on carpets made of nylon”
Biofilm Testing Report (101 KB): MBEC Biofilm Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox AHP (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) formulation is an effective biocide against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella sp. & E. coli with a 30 minute contact time”
Virucidal Effectiveness Test: Coronavirus (467 KB): M. Khalid Ijaz, DVM, Ph.D.
Excerpt:“AHP (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) passed the Virucidal Effectiveness Test when Coronavirus was exposed to the test material for 5 minutes” pg. 10
KDS Compatibility Project Report (646 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“When stainless steel medical equipment was immersed approximately 2 016 times for 5 minutes in KDS diluted 1:16 there were no adverse effects to the instruments”
Stability Of Virox Technologies Inc. Products In The Presence Of Various Levels Of Hard Water Over A Time Frame Of Four Weeks (248 KB): Jose Ramirez, Ph.D. Vice President Research and Development Virox Technologies.
Excerpt:“There is no loss of in peroxide stability after 4 weeks of testing with various levels of hard water (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard, Perdiem, Hydrox Disinfectant Cleaner)”
Virucidal Effectiveness Test: Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (296 KB): Viromed Biosafety Laboratories
Excerpt:“Virox 5 (also sold under Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) diluted 1:16 demonstrated complete inactivation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I following a 5 minute contact time”
Virucidal Effectiveness Test: Avian Influenza (H3N2) (333 KB): ATS Labs
Excerpt:“Virox 5 (also sold under Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) diluted 1:16 demonstrated complete inactivation of Avian Influenza A (H3N2) virus following a 5 minute contact time” pg. 12
Assessment of the Microbicidal Activity of an Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide-based Formulation (AHP-5) Against VRE and MRSA (149 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“Virox AHP-5 (also sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) diluted 1:16 brought about a >6Log reduction in the viability titre of MRSA with a 5 minute contact time and a >5Log reduction in the viability titre of VRE with a 5 minute contact time indicating bactericidal activity against these 2 organisms” pg. 6
Evaluation Of The Activity Of Two Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Formulations Against The Spores Of Bacillus Anthracis And Bacillus Subtilis Using A Quantitative Carrier Test (113 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Product labelled AHP 5 (also sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) showed good activity against the spores of B. anthracis and B. subtilis with a 10 minute conact time” pg. 3
Assessment of the Mycobactericidal and Fungicidal Activities of OPTIM 33TB (Canada) (120 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“Optim33TB (also sold under Oxivir TB and Carpe Diem TB) at full strength was able to reduce the viability of M. terrae by >6Log reduction with a one minute contact time and T. mentagrophytes by >5Log reduction in 3 minutes” pg. 5
Assessment of the Germicidal Activity of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Plus (AHP Plus) (464 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“Virox AHP Plus (Accel TB Canada) was able to bring about bactericidal, mycobactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal activities when the product was used at full strength ” pg. 13
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a 7% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP)-Based Product Against Canine Parvovirus (100 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“AHP (sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) diluted 1:16 was able to bring about a >4Log reduction in the viability titre of Canine Parvovirus” pg. 4
Aspergillis niger de-staining study (655 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“AHP (sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) @ a 1:12 dilution removed all traces of Aspergillus niger after 2 cleanings” pg. 2
Assessment of the Germicidal Activity of Carpet Cleaners (44 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“AHP carpet sanitizers (sold under Upstart and Virox) brought about a 6Log reduction against Staphylococcus aureus & Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a 60 minute contact time” pg. 5
Bactericidal activity of diluted PEROXIGARD (0.5%) against common bacterial fish pathogens after a contact time of 30 seconds (74 KB): Bayotek International Inc.
Excerpt:“Peroxigard has bactericidal activity against common bacterial fish pathogens after a 30 second contact time. Peroxigard has virucidal activity against common viral fish pathogens after a 5 minute contact time”
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a 0.5% Formulation of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP5) Against Human Rhino Virus Type 14, a Feline Calicivirus and a Human Rotavirus (117 KB): Syed A. Sattar, M.Sc., Dip. Bact., M.S., Ph.D., RM (CCM)
Excerpt:“AHP (Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) was able to bring a >3Log reduction in the viability titre of Human Rhinovirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Human Rotavirus” pg. 5 & 6
Hydrotherapy Tub Usage (Infection risks - cleaning and disinfecting) (1.76 MB): Bernice Thompson, R.N., B.N., E.T. and Scott Budgell, B.Sc., CPHI(C)
Excerpt:“AHP (sold under Accel Hydrotherapy, Virox Hydrotherapy and Turbulence) product was found to have advantages over other chemical cleaners and disinfectants in areas of disinfection capabilities, efficiency in cleaning and cost effectiveness. It was also found to be safer for staff, and environmentally friendly ” pg. 9
A New Hydrogen Peroxide - Based Medical-Device Detergent With Germicidal Properties: Comparison With Enzymatic Cleaners (168 KB): Michelle J. Alfa, PhD Michele Jackson, BScb Detroit, Michigan, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Excerpt:“KDS has excellent microbial-killing ability in 3-minute exposures and cleans as well as existing enzymatic detergent formulations that were tested and provides a greater protection to HCW's” pg. 168
Assessment of the Virox Hydrotherapy in the Presence of Butchers Foam Free Defoaming Concentrate (142 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“Virox Hydrotherapy (sold under Accel Hydrotherapy, Virox Hydrotherapy and Turbulence) Product + antifoam was able to bring about a >6Log reduction in the viability titre of Staphylococcus aureus in 5 minutes and a 6Log reduction in 30 seconds therefore indicating its bactericidal activity as a disinfectant and sanitizer ” pg. 6 & 7
Assessment of the Sanitizing Action of a Formulation Based on 7% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) (205 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“When 7% AHP (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard, Virox and Viper Broad Spectrum No Rinse Sanitizer) is diluted @ 1:128 it is able to bring about a >5Log reduction with a contact time of 30 seconds therefore allowing for a sanitizing claim” pg. 7
Assessment of the Germicidal Activity of Killing Detergent Solution (KDS) Using a Quantitative Carrier Test (145 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“KDS diluted @ 1:16 brought a >6Log reduction with a 5 minute contact time against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa & Salmonella choleraesuis and therefore KDS is considered bactericidal"” pg. 6 & 7
Microbial Activity of an AHP-Based High Level Disinfectant (PREVENTION and Resert) After 14 Days of Simulated Reuse (142 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“PREVENTION maintained its sporicidal, mycobactericidal & fungicidal activity after 14 days of reuse” pg. 9
Microbial Activity of Accel CS 20 Chemosterilant and High Level Disinfectant After 14 Days of Simulated Reuse (141 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“Accel CS 20 maintained its microbicidal activity after 14 days of reuse” pg. 9
Assessment Of The Germicidal Activity Of 7% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Against Acinetobacter Baumannii Using A Quantitative Carrier Test And A Suspension Test - Diluted At 1:16 (60 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“AHP diluted 1:16 was able to bring about a >6Log reduction against Acinetobacter Baumannii (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard)"” pg. 6&7
A Product based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide: Evidence for broad-spectrum germicidal activity (406 KB): Syed A. Sattar, PhD and V. Susan Springthorpe, M.Sc.
Excerpt:“Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) contains ingredients which are considered safe for humans & benign to the environment. This product has superior cleaning power and increased germicidal potency and has numerous potential applications where cleanup & disinfection are crucial. The product diluted at 1:16 can be used as a general purpose disinfectant (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard)” pg. 6 & 7
The Significance of a General Virucide Claim Based Upon the Efficacy Against the Polio Virus (44 KB): Therapeutics Products Programme Guidelines: Disinfectant Drugs
Excerpt:“If you do not demonstrate performance against the Polio Virus it is then required that you test and demonstrate performance against specific pathogens (product sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard).” pg. 2
Activity of selected oxidizing microbicides against the spores of Clostridium difficile: Relevances to Environmental Control (172 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“AHP-based technology has been gaining acceptance as a means of formulating safer and environmentally benign microbicides with activity against major classes of nosocomial pathogens. Virox STF could inactivate C difficile spores on hard environmental surfaces in approximately 10-15 minutes under ambient conditions (product sold under Accel CS 20)" ” pg. 5
Assessment of the Broad-Spectrum Microbicidal Activity of Accel C. diff Gel (155 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“Accel C.diff Gel (sold under Rescue Gel) is a 4.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide formulation for disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces such as toilet bowls, sinks and commodes. Accel C.diff Gel has proven Bactericidal, Fungicidal and Virucidal efficacy in 1-minute and Sporicidal efficacy in 10-minutes.”
Broad-spectrum microbial activity, toxicologic assessment, and materials compatibility of a new generation of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based environmental surface disinfectant (117 KB): N. Omidbakhsh, B.Sc, Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Accel TB (also sold under Oxivir TB, Optim 33TB, Carpe Diem TB) showed a high safety and materials compatibility profile in addition to being a fast acting, intermediate-level disinfectant” pg. 1
A new peroxide-based flexible endoscope-compatible high-level disinfectant (94 KB): N. Omidbakhsh, B.Sc, Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“AHP-based high-level disinfectant (Accel HLD 5) proved to be a broad spectrum microbicide, fast acting and safer to end users and the environment and is considered compatible with flexible endoscope” pg. 6
Is skin irritancy of the hand wash products solely related to their pH? (1.52 MB): P. Grasha, PhD, Deb Group, N. Omidbakhsh, B.Sc, Virox Technologies
Excerpt:“pH must not be the only criteria used to predict the potentially irritant character of a cosmetic preparation. Other ingredients used in the formulation have intrinsic irritating power independent of pH such as chemical structure or concentration” pg. 5
Virucidal Efficacy of a Disinfectant for Use on Inanimate Environmental Surfaces Utilizing Duck Hepatitis Virus as a surrogate for Hepatitis B Virus (480 KB): ATS Labs
Excerpt:“in the presence of a 5% horse serum soil load, Accel TB US (also sold under Oxivir TB, Carpe Diem TB and OPTIM 33 TB), ready to use, demonstrated complete inactivation of Duck Hepatitis Virus following a one minute exposure time at 20.2°C as required by the U.S. EPA for virucidal label claims”
Virucidal Efficacy of a Disinfectant for Use on Inanimate Environmental Surfaces Utilizing Bovine Viral Diarrhea as a surrogate for Hepatitis C Virus (509 KB): ATS Labs
Excerpt:“in the presence of a 5% hose serum soil load, Accel TB US (also sold under Oxivir TB, Carpe Diem TB and OPTIM 33 TB ), ready to use, demonstrated complete inactivation of Bovine Viral Diarrhea following a one minute exposure time at 20.0°C as required by the U.S. EPA for virucidal label claims”
Assessment of the Bactericidal and Fungicidal Properties of Accel Hydrotherapy+ (148 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“Accel Hydrotherapy+ has been tested in the presence of a 5% soil load and carries a 30-second Broad-Spectrum Sanitizing claim at a 1:128 dilution and 5-minute Bactericidal Claim, 5-Minute General Virucide Claim and 5-minute Fungicidal claim at a 1:16 dilution”
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accel Hydrotherapy+ against Poliovirus (127 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Excerpt:“Accel Hydrotherapy+ at a dilution of 1:16 was able to bring about a greater than 5 log reduction of the poliovirus at a contact time of 5 minutes” pg. 4

Third Party References

Notice Of Intent On A Federal Agenda For Reduction Of Emissions Of Volatile Organic Compounds From Consumer And Commercial Products (70 KB): Environment Canada
Excerpt:“"Volatile Organic Compounds are harmful to the environment, and human health and are chemicals found in some disinfectants. They cause serious health effects for Canadians and are the main ingredient of smog. The government is taking action to reduce VOC emissions to reduce ground-level ozone and particulate matter" ”
Scientific Solutions To The Norwalk Problem (516 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“AHP named as an effective disinfectant against the Feline Calicivirus ” pg. 8 slide 2
Some Disinfectants Effective Against Feline Calicivirus (as a surrogate for Norovirus) (34 KB): Robert E. Wheeler, MD, FACEP
Excerpt:“AHP (products sold under Virox 5, Percept, Accel, Peroxigard) brought a >4Log reduction against Feline Calicivirus with a 2 minute contact time versus competitive products”
Recent Trends in High Level Disinfection: Are Oxidizers the Way of the Future? (240 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“ "Virox AHP-Based Formulations named as effective High Level Disinfectant" ” pg. 6, Slide17
Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces (119 KB): Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario (HCHSA)
Excerpt:“"Hydrogen Peroxide based formulation was recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care during SARS for the decontamination of equipment and vehicles" "Highlights criteria one should consider when choosing a disinfectant: cleaner, faster, safer, environmentally responsible" ” pg. 3
Enhancing Patient Safety through the Management of Clostridium difficile at Toronto East General Hospital: Arladeen Tomiczek, C. Stumpo and James F. Downey
Excerpt:“Other Challenges - "we chose to use a diluted bleach solution as our cleaning agent, but were unable to tolerate the odour so we began using AHP (accelerated hydrogen peroxide) and this was better tolerated" ”
Preventing the spread of hepatitis B and C viruses: Where are germicides relevant? (96 KB): Syed A. Sattar, PhDa, Jason Tetro, BSca, V. Susan Springthorpe, MSca, Antonio Giulivi, MD, FRCP (C)b
Excerpt:“"vaporized hydrogen peroxide was highly effective in inactivating DHBV, even in the presence of blood as a soil load. 3% hydrogen peroxide is adequate for the inactivation of HCV" ” pg. 192
Strategies for Norovirus Infection Control Aboard Cruise Ships - Power Point Presentation (1.26 MB): Robert E. Wheeler, MD, FACEP
Excerpt:“"AHP named as a disinfectant with proven efficacy against Norovirus" slides 35&37 ” pg. 6, Slide 35 & 37
Management of a Norwalk-Like Virus Outbreak (442 KB): Dr. Michael Gardam, Director, Infection Prevention and Control, University Health Network
Excerpt:“AHP brings has a 4Log reduction against Feline Calicivirus with a 5 minute contact time" ” pg. 2, Slide 9
Viruses as Nosocomial Pathogens: The Environmental Connection (613 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
Excerpt:“"Proper use of microbicides in hospitals lowers the risk of acquiring a nosocomial infection by reducing the pathogen load. Microbicides (disinfectants) can also interrupt pathogen transfer from contaminated to clean surfaces"”
Current Issues in testing, selection and use of microbicides in infection control: a critical review (5.20 MB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D. Professor of Microbiology Centre for Research in Environmental Microbiology (CREM) Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.
This article highlights approaches to developing better ways of testing microbicides and the potential dangers of microbicide use in the workplace and the factors to consider in the selection and application of such formulations to optimize safety and effectiveness in the field
SARS outbreak in the Greater Toronto Area: the emergency department experience: Canadian Medical Association
Excerpt:“We outline the process successfully followed by 4 Toronto emergency departments (at Mount Sinai Hospital, North York General Hospital, Sunnybrook and Women’s College Health Sciences Centre and the Hospital for Sick Children) involved in the assessment and treatment of 276 suspect and probable SARS cases... ”
Gastrointestinal Illness Surveillance System (273 KB): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The following forms are provided as guides to standardize the collection of information required to assess the patterns of gastrointestinal illnesses and monitor for outbreaks aboard vessels. These forms are downloadable at the Vessel Sanitation Program website: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/vsp

AHP Endorsements

Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 7% Receives Food Industry Supplier Endorsement For Acrylic Plastic Immersion Testing And Use (5 KB): Cleartech Inc.
Excerpt:“Cleartech Inc endorses the use of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 7% for cleaning acrylic bins as no damage to the acrylic was observed after the testing was done”
Training Bulletin, Issue Number 103, Version 1.1 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) (479 KB): Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Excerpt:“Following the transport of a patient with suspected SARS, EMA's and Paramedics must decontaminate the vehicle, stretcher and any equipment used during the call. It is recommended that Virox-5™, an accelerated hydrogen peroxide base formulation, be used as the disinfectant of choice for this purpose. Studies have concluded that Virox-5™ is over 99% effective in disinfecting surfaces when used according to manufactures specifications. The product is therefore suitable for use as a high level disinfectant and is safer than many other broad-spectrum germicides.” pg. 6
Recommendations For Use Of Virox Technologies Inc. Products In Health Care (103 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
Excerpt:“Virox products have been recommended for use in Cleaning in Health Care Settings, Cleaning in Health Care Settings to Prevent the Spread of Antibiotic Resistant and Pathogenic Microorganisms, Cleaning in Health Care Setting with the Added Benefit of Broad Spectrum Activity in Short Contact Times, Cleaning Followed by Disinfection, Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces of Blood and Bodily Fluids, Cleaning and Disinfection of Medical Instruments and Equipment, High Level Disinfection of Semi-Critical Items, Chemical Sterilization of Critical Instruments”
Anthrax Crisis Exemption (108 KB): United States Environmental Protection Agency
Excerpt:“United States Environmental Protection Agency has issued a Crisis Exemption for the distribution and use of Virox STF product to be used in a public health emergency involving Anthrax”

Comparative Chemistries

Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces (119 KB): Health Care Health & Safety Association of Ontario (HCHSA)
Excerpt:“"Hydrogen Peroxide based formulation was recommended by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care during SARS for the decontamination of equipment and vehicles" "Highlights criteria one should consider when choosing a disinfectant: cleaner, faster, safer, environmentally responsible" ” pg. 3
Chelators - BioUltra Reagents: SIGMA-ALDRICH
Excerpt:“The Greek origin of the word chelate signifies the plier-like claws of a crab. A chelate is a water-soluble complex between a metal ion and a complexing agent. It usually does not dissociate easily in solution, but forms an inert complex.”
CREM (148 KB): Syed A. Sattar, Ph.D.
Excerpt:“Dr Syed Sattar states stabilized and accelerated hydrogen peroxide as a safer, environmentally-benign and faster-acting germicide”
AHP Versus Aldehydes (143 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Aldehydes
AHP Versus QUATS (130 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Quats
AHP Versus Phenols and Phenolics (132 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Phenol/Phenolics
AHP Versus Chlorine (146 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Chlorine Compounds
AHP Versus Iodine and Iodophors (133 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Iodine/Iodophors
AHP Versus Alcohols (138 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
The chart compares the mechanism of action, germicidal & cleaning efficacy, contact time, gaps in activity spectrum, health and safety profile, and material compatibility of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide and Alcohols
Bacterial Resistance to Disinfectants Containing Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (52 KB): Sundheim, G.; Langsrud, S.; Heir, E.; Holck, A. L.; Bessems, E.; Terpstra, P. M. J. (eds.)
This article highlights the abstracts of 8 studies that verify different organism resistance to Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
Cleaning Studies of AHP Versus Leading Brands (369 KB): Virox Technologies Inc.
This article highlights the importance of surfactants and the synergy of non-ionic and anionic surfactants to make a very effective cleaner
Considering risks to healthcare workers from glutaraldehyde alternatives in high-level disinfection.: Rideout K, Teschke K, Dimich-Ward H, Kennedy SM.
This article highlights the concerns of glutaraldehyde's toxicity and recommends hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acids as safer alternatives for high level disinfection that do not cause allergic reactions.
Parents Say Students Become Ill after Cleaning Desks to Prevent MRSA: Our Valley
Excerpt:“Some Craig County High School students told to clean their desks after each class to prevent staph infections got sick from the cleaning solution, parents reported.”