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Anlage QTB | RTU Vivarium & Veterinary Disinfectant Spray | Quip Laboratories

A ready-to-use, EPA-registered quaternary ammonium disinfectant spray for vivaria, animal life science laboratories, and veterinary clinics. Tuberculocidal, fungicidal, and effective against COVID-19 in 60 seconds — no dilution, no animal aversion.

EPA Reg. No. 1839-83-46269 Kills COVID-19 in 60 Seconds No Animal Aversion Ready-to-Use Tuberculocidal
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Product Code ANQTB
Type Ready-to-Use Disinfectant Spray
COVID-19 Eliminates 99.9% in 60 seconds
EPA Reg. 1839-83-46269
Claims Tuberculocidal, Fungicidal, Virucidal
Dilution None — ready to use as packaged
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Quat chemistry built for animal research environments — and the study variables that come with them

Anlage QTB is an EPA-registered, ready-to-use quaternary ammonium disinfectant and cleaner for vivaria, animal life science laboratories, and veterinary clinics. One step, no dilution — spray, wait, wipe.

Quaternary ammonium chemistry is the standard for research animal environments in part because of its behavioral profile: peer-reviewed research has shown no animal aversion to quat chemistry in mice or rats. The same study found significant aversion to a peroxide-based disinfectant — a finding that doesn't apply to all peroxide formulations, but does underscore why chemistry selection matters when behavioral stability is part of the study design.

Anlage QTB removes dirt, grime, blood, urine, fecal matter, and other common soils in animal housing and veterinary settings — with odor elimination and no bleaching or abrasion of treated surfaces. All efficacy testing was conducted in the presence of 5% blood serum, reflecting real-world facility conditions.

Quat chemistry has been shown to cause no aversion in mice or rats. In the UCLA DLAM study, the comparator — a peroxide-based disinfectant — produced statistically significant aversion. This finding applies to that product class specifically, not all peroxide formulations, but it reinforces why chemistry selection is a study design consideration.

Registered tuberculocidal efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis BCG — the gold standard benchmark for broad-spectrum disinfection in high-risk research and clinical environments.

Eliminates 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 (USA-WA1/2020) on hard non-porous surfaces in just 60 seconds — EPA-registered under Reg. No. 1839-83-46269.

Meets the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. Kills HIV-1, HBV, and HCV on pre-cleaned surfaces previously soiled with blood or body fluids.

Head-to-head: quat vs. a peroxide-based disinfectant in a real vivarium

UCLA's Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) conducted a comprehensive evaluation comparing quaternary ammonium and a peroxide-based disinfectant chemistry across 10 buildings and 38,000 rodent cages. The study addressed efficacy, behavioral impact on animals, surface residue, and operational cost — every dimension that matters in a working vivarium.

The trigger for the study was a finding that 48% of facility floors were failing ATP benchmarks with the facility's existing chemistry. UCLA evaluated both chemistries across four test groups using cotton and microfiber mop heads, collecting ATP samples before and after mopping in four animal rooms over three weeks.

Mice showed statistically significant aversion to the peroxide-based product (p < 0.0001). Rats trended toward aversion as well. Both species showed no preference or aversion to quaternary ammonium — in any strain tested.

Bryant Volpe et al., AALAS Poster P209. Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine & Behavioral Testing Core, UCLA.

Beyond behavioral impact, quaternary ammonium outperformed on every operational dimension: no surface residue, no foaming, and 1.25 oz per application versus 2–8 oz for the peroxide-based product. Quaternary ammonium with microfiber mops was selected as the UCLA DLAM facility-wide standard.

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38,000 Rodent cages evaluated across 10 buildings at UCLA DLAM
48% Of facility floors were failing ATP benchmarks before the study
p < 0.0001 Statistical significance of mouse aversion to the peroxide-based chemistry tested
1.25 oz Use rate per application for quat vs. 2–8 oz for the peroxide-based product

Head-to-head results: quaternary ammonium vs. peroxide-based disinfectant

UCLA DLAM Evaluation — Bryant Volpe et al., AALAS Poster P209
Parameter Quaternary Ammonium Peroxide-Surfactant
No animal aversion — mice ✓ ✕
No animal aversion — rats ✓ ✕
No surface residue ✓ ✕
No foaming ✓ ✕
Technician preference ✓ ✕
Use rate 1.25 oz/gal 2–8 oz/gal
ATP reduction with microfiber mop ✓ ✓
Selected as facility-wide standard ✓ ✕
This study tested a similar Quip Labs quaternary ammonium chemistry against a specific peroxide-based disinfectant. These results reflect that product comparison and should not be interpreted as applying to all peroxide-based disinfectants. The full poster includes validated ATP mopping protocols, complete behavioral assay data, and cost-per-application analysis.

Anlage QTB is EPA-registered for efficacy against a broad spectrum of bacteria, antibiotic-resistant organisms, viruses, and fungi. All testing conducted in the presence of 5% blood serum (organic soil) using AOAC test methods under Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

Bacteria

Organism Contact Time
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442)3 min
Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538)3 min
Salmonella (choleraesuis) enterica (ATCC 10708)3 min
Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229)3 min
Escherichia coli O157:H7 (ATCC 43895)3 min
Streptococcus pyogenes — Necrotizing Fasciitis (Group A)3 min
Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 35152)3 min
Yersinia enterocolitica (ATCC 23715)3 min
Enterococcus faecium (ATCC 6569)3 min
Corynebacterium ammoniagenes (ATCC 6871)3 min
Salmonella (typhi) enterica (ATCC 6539)3 min
Shigella flexneri (ATCC 12022)3 min
Corynebacterium bovis (ATCC 7715)3 min
Shigella dysenteriae (ATCC 11835)3 min
Mycobacterium tuberculosis BCG (Tuberculocidal)3 min

Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms

Organism Contact Time
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (ATCC 33593)3 min
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE) (ATCC 51575)3 min
Vancomycin-Intermediate Resistant S. aureus (VISA) (CDC 99287)3 min
Methicillin-Resistant S. epidermidis (MRSE) (ATCC 51625)3 min
Community-Associated MRSA — USA400 genotype (NRS 123)3 min
Community-Associated MRSA — USA300 genotype (NRS 384)3 min

Viruses

Virus Contact Time
SARS-Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) — COVID-19 virus (BEI NR-52281)1 min
HIV-1 (associated with AIDS)1 min
Influenza A Virus H1N1 (ATCC CCL-34)1 min
Norovirus (Norwalk virus)30 sec
Feline Calicivirus (ATCC VR-782)30 sec
Rabies Virus30 sec
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)1–5 min
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)1–5 min
Duck Hepatitis B Virus (DHBV)1–5 min
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV)1–5 min
Avian Influenza A — H3N2 (ATCC VR-2072)2 min
Avian Influenza A — H9N22 min
Human Coronavirus (ATCC VR-740)2 min
SARS-Associated Coronavirus2 min
Paramyxovirus / Mumps (ATCC VR-1438)3 min
Rhinovirus type 39 (ATCC VR-340)3 min
Rotavirus (ATCC VR-2018)3 min
Canine Parvovirus (ATCC VR-2017)10 min
Poliovirus Type 1 (ATCC VR-1000)10 min
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) (University of Ottawa)10 min

Fungi

Organism Contact Time
Trichophyton interdigitale (formerly T. mentagrophytes) — Athlete's Foot Fungus (ATCC 9533)10 min
All efficacy data sourced directly from EPA Reg. No. 1839-83 master label. Testing conducted in the presence of 5% blood serum using AOAC test methods under Good Laboratory Practices. The full efficacy sheet is available for download in the Resources tab.

Anlage QTB is registered for use on all hard, non-porous surfaces in animal research and veterinary environments. Because it is ready-to-use, it integrates cleanly into spray bottle workflows — no dilution station, no chemistry training required for staff, and no concentration variability from room to room.

Primary registered environments

Vivaria & Animal Research Centers

Holding room floors, walls, and corridors; cage wash areas; procedure rooms; and environmental monitoring–validated spaces. Quat chemistry is validated for no animal aversion — keeping behavioral variables out of your study design.

Animal Life Science Laboratories

Counters, biosafety cabinets, equipment surfaces, cages, crates, and animal equipment in biomedical and pharmaceutical research settings. Broad pathogen coverage relevant to common research models.

Veterinary Clinics & Animal Hospitals

Exam tables, kennels, surgical prep areas, ICU surfaces, and facility floors. Efficacy claims include pathogens highly relevant to companion animal environments — including Canine Parvovirus, Feline Calicivirus, and Rabies Virus.

Pet Shops & Boarding Facilities

Kennels, retail floors, grooming areas, and animal housing surfaces where rapid, no-mix disinfection between animals is essential to preventing cross-contamination.

Healthcare & Research Facilities

Patient rooms, operating rooms, ICU areas, locker rooms, and high-touch surfaces in hospitals and nursing homes where bloodborne pathogen and tuberculocidal coverage is required.

Additional Registered Uses

Food processing plants (non-food-contact surfaces; potable water rinse required on food-contact surfaces), transportation terminals, manufacturing facilities, schools, and general institutional settings.

Registered surface types (partial list)

  • Floors
  • Walls & ceilings
  • Metal surfaces
  • Stainless steel
  • Glazed porcelain
  • Glazed ceramic tile
  • Plastic surfaces
  • Chrome
  • Brass & copper
  • Laminated surfaces
  • Baked enamel
  • Countertops
  • Sinks & basins
  • Shower stalls & tubs
  • Cages, crates & kennels
  • Animal equipment
  • Cabinets
  • Garbage bins & cans
  • Restroom fixtures
  • Appliances

For plastic and painted surfaces, spot test on an inconspicuous area before use. See the full product label for the complete list of registered surfaces and use instructions.

Animal housing use: Remove all animals and feed from the area prior to application. Ventilate building and enclosed spaces thoroughly before reintroducing animals or operating equipment. All equipment that will contact feed or drinking water must be rinsed with potable water before reuse. Always follow EPA-registered label instructions.

Product documentation

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Complete safety information, handling requirements, disposal instructions, and regulatory data for Anlage QTB.

Download SDS (PDF)

Efficacy Sheet

Full EPA-registered efficacy claims for Anlage QTB, including all pathogens, contact times, and use conditions.

Download Efficacy Sheet (PDF)

Data Sheet

Concise product overview including key features, active ingredients, application guidance, and contact information.

Download Data Sheet (PDF)
Need additional documentation? Contact our biosafety account managers for SDS binders, facility-specific compliance documents, or volume pricing information.

UCLA vivarium disinfection study

Read the full AALAS poster comparing quat and a peroxide-based disinfectant across 38,000 cages — ATP data, behavioral assays, and validated protocols.

View the study →

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Frequently asked questions

No. Anlage QTB uses a dual quaternary ammonium chemistry — the same chemistry class shown in peer-reviewed research to cause no aversion in mice or rats. A study conducted by UCLA's Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) comparing quat against a peroxide-based disinfectant chemistry across 38,000 rodent cages found statistically significant aversion to the peroxide-based product (mice, p < 0.0001), while animals showed no preference or aversion to the quaternary ammonium chemistry in any strain tested. These results are specific to that product comparison and do not apply to all peroxide-based disinfectants — but they do underscore why chemistry selection matters when behavioral stability is part of your study design.
Per EPA label directions for animal housing: remove all animals and feed from the area before applying the product. Remove litter and droppings from floors, walls, and surfaces. Empty all troughs, racks, and feeding and watering equipment. Thoroughly pre-clean all surfaces, then apply Anlage QTB and allow to remain wet for the required contact time. Ventilate the building and enclosed spaces before reintroducing animals. All equipment that will contact feed or drinking water must be rinsed with potable water before reuse.
No. Anlage QTB is a ready-to-use formulation — no dilution, no measuring, and no mixing required. It is used directly from the bottle as packaged. This makes it well-suited for spray bottle applications in vivaria and veterinary facilities where consistency and speed matter, and where concentration variability from improper mixing could affect both efficacy and study conditions.
Tuberculocidal disinfectants have demonstrated efficacy against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, one of the most difficult-to-kill organisms in standard disinfection testing. Because M. tuberculosis is highly resistant, a tuberculocidal rating is widely used as a benchmark for broad-spectrum performance in healthcare, laboratory, and veterinary settings. For biosafety officers and facility managers evaluating disinfectants against institutional protocols, tuberculocidal registration is often a baseline requirement. Anlage QTB is registered tuberculocidal with a 3-minute contact time.
Anlage QTB eliminates 99.9% of SARS-Related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, USA-WA1/2020) — the virus that causes COVID-19 — on hard, non-porous surfaces in just 60 seconds when used according to label directions. It is EPA-registered under Reg. No. 1839-83-46269.
Yes. Anlage QTB meets the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard for HIV-1, HBV, and HCV. It is registered to kill these organisms on pre-cleaned environmental surfaces previously soiled with blood or body fluids. HIV-1 contact time is 1 minute; HBV and HCV contact time is 1–5 minutes. Surfaces must be pre-cleaned of visible blood and body fluids before application.
Anlage QTB uses a dual quaternary ammonium formulation: n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (0.105%) and n-Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14) dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides (0.105%). This chemistry class is widely validated in laboratory animal and veterinary environments for both surface efficacy and the absence of animal behavioral effects.
Anlage QTB can be used in food processing plants and food service establishments on non-food-contact hard surfaces. When used on surfaces that directly contact food — such as countertops and appliances — a thorough rinse with potable water is required after disinfection. It should not be used on eating utensils, glassware, or cookware. Always follow label directions.

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