Results of Material Compatibility Testing of Wex-Cide 128Executive Summary Executive Summary:   • Wex-Cide 128 is a powerful one-step cleaner, disinfectant, and deodorizer designed for use across healthcare, schools, and industry. Here are some key features: • Economical Solution: Dilute at a ratio of 1:128 for cost-effective cleaning. • Broad Efficacy: Effective against viruses, bacteria,

Executive Summary and Reports: Wex-Cide 128 - Use-Solution Irritation and Toxicology ReportsExecutive Summary Executive Summary: Estimated Time to Read: 5 minutes This executive summary provides an overview of the Wex-Cide Reports, focusing on the toxicity and irritation studies conducted on Wex-Cide 128, a phenolic disinfectant. The purpose of these studies was to determine the toxicity

Efficacy of Wex-cide 128 disinfectant against multiple prion strainsExecutive Summary Prion diseases, notorious for their resilience, have long posed a biosafety challenge. Traditional methods struggle to inactivate prions, but chemical disinfectants like Environ LpH (eLpH) have shown promise. However, the discontinuation of eLpH left a void, recently filled by Wex-cide 128. This study compares the

UCLA — Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine & Behavioral Testing Core Poster P209 Vivarium Sanitation Environmental Monitoring Best Practices For Cleaning In A Vivarium Carmen Bryant Volpe BA, RVT, LATG  |  Alma Silva  |  Lindsey Lueptow  |  Irina Zhuravka  |  Cris Torres DVM, MPH Bryant Volpe C, Silva A, Lueptow L, Zhuravka I, Torres C.

Sensible Science Paper: Materials Compatibility Benefit of MB-10 Tablet SolutionExecutive Summary The study aimed to compare the room temperature materials compatibility of type 304 stainless steel with three chemicals: 200 PPM of free chlorine dioxide from Quip MB-10™ tablets, 600 PPM of sodium chlorite solution acid-activated to 2.5 pH, and a 0.525% (5250 PPM) solution

Sensible Science Paper: Inhalation Hazard of RTU Hydrogen Peroxide as a Room DisinfectantExecutive Summary Executive Summary:   Whitepaper focusing on the potential inhalation hazard of RTU hydrogen peroxide as a hard surface disinfectant. Estimates the exposure levels of hydrogen peroxide vapor in a treated room. Discusses calculations based on factors such as room volume, ventilation

Study on the inactivation of Cryptosporidium and Giardia by chlorine dioxide in waterExecutive Summary Cryptosporidium and Giardia are waterborne protozoan diseases that can cause diarrhea and pose a significant threat to immunocompromised individuals. Chlorine disinfectant has limited effectiveness against these pathogens, making water transmission a major concern. Effectiveness of Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2): Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) has

A Comparison Study of Disinfectant Cleaners based on Hydrogen Peroxide or Quaternary Ammonium CompoundsExecutive Summary The paper compares the efficacy of hydrogen peroxide-based formulations to quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in hard-surface antimicrobial applications. The study used the AOAC Use Dilution test to evaluate microbiological efficacy, surface cleaning, metal corrosion, and environmental impact. Formulations Tested: Two hydrogen

This comprehensive UCLA study evaluated five common disinfectants used in laboratory animal facilities, comparing their antimicrobial efficacy, human safety profiles, and behavioral effects on research animals. The research addressed a critical gap in disinfectant selection guidance for vivarium managers and biosafety professionals who must balance pathogen control with occupational safety and animal welfare.

Gnotobiotic animal research—which relies on germ-free and defined-microbiota animals—requires meticulous equipment sterilization to prevent contamination. This comprehensive study evaluated six commercially available disinfectants (three chlorine oxide-based and three peroxide-based) to determine their effectiveness, sporicidal activity, and material compatibility for sterilizing rodent isolators. The research team tested disinfectants against bacteria from actual isolator contaminations and established protocols for optimal sterilization procedures.

Evaluation of an aerosolized hydrogen peroxide disinfection system for the reduction of Clostridioides difficile hospital infection rates over a 10 year periodExecutive Summary Executive Summary: Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are a significant problem in healthcare facilities worldwide. A study examined the use of an aerosolized hydrogen peroxide (aHP) disinfection system for reducing CDI rates. The

Study: Efficacy of Wex-Cide 128 disinfectant against multiple prion strainsExecutive Summary Executive Summary: Estimated time to read the full study: 30 min Prion diseases are transmissible, fatal neurologic diseases that include Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) in humans, chronic wasting disease (CWD) in cervids, bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle, and scrapie in sheep. Prions are extremely

No significant change in transparency was observed in any group after repeated cycles. The Wex-Cide group had very little change of any kind. However, the three cages sprayed with Peroxigard — an accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP) disinfectant — before autoclaving experienced significant cracking after just three cycles and were determined to be unusable after six cycles. Discovering how detrimental Peroxigard is to the integrity of polysulfone plastic was a significant finding of this study.

Quip Labs White Paper: Compatibility of Dry Mist & Vaporized Hydrogen PeroxideExecutive Summary Executive Summary:   H2O2 is exceptionally effective as a dry fog because it can fill hard-to-reach crevices and disinfect often missed corners of a facility. Several studies have been conducted since the early 2000s to determine the effect of H2O2 systems on

Study: Evaluation of Chlorine Dioxide in Potable Water Systems for Legionella Control in an Acute Care Hospital EnvironmentExecutive Summary The study evaluates the safety and efficacy of chlorine dioxide for controlling Legionella in a potable water system within an acute care hospital environment. It examines chlorine dioxide, its by-products, and their impact on Legionella, pathogenic

Sensible Science Paper: Comparison of Acidified Chlorine with Acidified Chlorine Dioxide in Laboratory Animal Drinking Water TreatmentExecutive Summary The paper compares the properties and efficacy of acidified chlorine and acidified chlorine dioxide in treating laboratory animal drinking water. Chlorine has a higher oxidation potential than chlorine dioxide, making it more reactive with a wider range