Primagiene®: Expert NHP Facility Hygiene
Primagiene is Quip Laboratories' comprehensive suite of products and services designed specifically for non-human primate research facilities. Combining proprietary Pri-Mate chemistries, specialized applicators, and expert service, Primagiene delivers measurable financial savings and enhanced facility operations.
Specialized chemistry and expert service built for the unique demands of NHP facilities.
Primagiene is not a single product. It is a comprehensive approach to non-human primate facility hygiene that combines proprietary chemistries, specialized applicators, expert protocol development, and ongoing service support—all tailored to address the specific challenges of primate research sanitation.
NHP facilities face cleaning challenges that standard institutional disinfectants were not designed to handle. Urine scale, polymerized proteinaceous deposits, and mineral soils accumulate over time and resist conventional cleaning approaches. Primagiene integrates Pri-Mate Acid products for mineral chelation, Pri-Mate Alkaline for heavy organic soiling, Pri-Mate Safe Foam for vertical surface cleaning, and supplementary disinfection coverage through ViveSecure, Wex-Cide 128, and Anlage QTB.
The result is a facility program that delivers consistent, measurable improvements in surface sanitation, operational efficiency, staff safety, and cost control—backed by 40 years of specialized life sciences facility hygiene expertise.
Available in both organic and inorganic acid-based formulations, Pri-Mate Acid products are specifically designed to address urine scale and hard mineral soils. Chemical chelation removes deposits that mechanical scrubbing and standard cleaners cannot lift.
Proprietary blend of detergents and surfactants available in chlorinated and non-chlorinated options. When used in sequence with Pri-Mate Acid, the two products require no additional neutralization before disposal—reducing labor and waste management costs.
High-foaming alkaline cleaner engineered for vertical surfaces. The thick foam clings to walls, cages, and equipment rather than running off, giving the chemistry time to break down organic buildup while protecting stainless steel and polycarbonate.
ViveSecure provides daily cleaning and disinfection, while Wex-Cide 128 and Anlage QTB cover tuberculocidal requirements specific to NHP facilities. The program can be tailored to match your facility's pathogen profile and compliance needs.
Objective surface monitoring via ATP testing confirms that the protocol is working as intended. Unlike visual inspection, ATP testing detects contamination that may not be visible, closing the verification loop.
Quip Laboratories provides no-cost facility assessment, SOP review, and custom protocol development. Our team walks through your current cleaning and disinfection program and identifies specific improvement opportunities.
Primagiene integrates these specialized products into a comprehensive facility program. Each product addresses a specific challenge in NHP sanitation; used together as part of a documented protocol, they deliver measurable improvements in cleaning efficacy, compliance, and operational cost.
Pri-Mate Alkaline
Proprietary alkaline cleaner with detergents and surfactants formulated for heavy organic soiling. Available in chlorinated and non-chlorinated chemistries to match your facility's requirements. Designed as a complementary chemistry to Pri-Mate Acid, eliminating the need for separate neutralization steps.
Pri-Mate Safe Foam
High-foaming alkaline cleaner engineered for vertical surfaces and caging. The thick, clinging foam gives chemistry extended contact time on walls, equipment, and surfaces where runoff would reduce efficacy. Rinses clean without residue and is safe for stainless steel and polycarbonate materials.
ViveSecure (PerQuat Disinfecting Cleaner)
Two-part chemistry combining quaternary ammonium and hydrogen peroxide technology. ViveSecure serves as both cleaner and disinfectant, addressing heavy soil removal and routine surface disinfection in a single application. Can replace the need for separate general-purpose disinfectants in most facility areas.
Wex-Cide 128 (Concentrated TB Disinfectant)
Concentrated disinfectant carrying tuberculocidal claims required in NHP facilities. For use with proportioning equipment, providing EPA-registered TB coverage for areas requiring this specific microbicidal action. Supports IACUC and institutional compliance requirements.
Anlage QTB (Ready-to-Use TB Disinfectant)
Ready-to-use spray disinfectant with tuberculocidal claims. Ideal for touch-up application, spot disinfection, and areas where immediate RTU convenience is valued. Carries the same EPA-registered TB coverage as Wex-Cide 128 but requires no dilution or proportioning equipment.
Pri-Mate Acid Products
Specialized acid-based cleaners designed to chelate and remove urine scale and mineral deposits common in primate housing. Available in both organic and inorganic acid formulations, Pri-Mate Acid addresses soil types that conventional degreasers and disinfectants cannot lift. Paired with Pri-Mate Alkaline, requires no neutralization for disposal. Learn more about Pri-Mate products →
Primagiene is specifically engineered to deliver measurable improvements across five core operational objectives identified as critical to NHP facility success:
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Consistent Surface Monitoring Results
ATP testing and objective surface validation confirm that your protocol is actually working, not just appearing to work. Unlike visual inspection, ATP identifies contamination within soil matrices and catches drift before it becomes a compliance gap.
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Reduction of Neutralization Requirements
Pri-Mate Acid and Pri-Mate Alkaline are designed to work as a combinational system that requires no additional neutralization before disposal. This eliminates a significant labor step and disposal cost in many NHP facilities currently running separate acid and alkaline programs.
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Lower Product Usage & Operational Costs
Chemistries specifically matched to NHP soil loads reduce the amount of product needed per cleaning cycle. Combined with elimination of neutralization steps and optimized protocols, Primagiene delivers documented cost reduction per wash without compromising efficacy.
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Reduced Energy & Resource Consumption
Efficient chemistry reduces reliance on high-pressure washing and mechanical removal. Less time scrubbing, less hot water required, and fewer repeat cleaning cycles all translate to lower energy costs and reduced facility water consumption.
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Preservation of Facility Substrates
Pri-Mate products are formulated to be effective while protecting stainless steel, polycarbonate, and other enclosure materials. Reduced corrosiveness extends the service life of caging and equipment, avoiding premature replacement costs.
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Expert Support & IACUC Compliance
Quip Laboratories provides protocol development, facility assessment, and documentation support at no cost. Your Primagiene program comes with access to cage wash chemistry expertise and biosafety knowledge that support institutional compliance requirements.
The Primagiene Advantage
- Chemistries designed specifically for NHP soil types, not retrofitted from general-purpose lines
- 30 years of specialized NHP facility hygiene experience embedded in every product recommendation
- Combinational chemistry (Pri-Mate Acid + Alkaline) eliminates separate neutralization steps
- No-cost facility assessment and custom protocol development from Quip Laboratories experts
- Documented cost reduction through optimized chemistry and reduced resource consumption
- Comprehensive disinfection coverage including TB claims for regulatory compliance
Common Questions About Primagiene
Answers for NHP facility directors, IACUC coordinators, and vivarium managers evaluating hygiene programs.
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Primagiene is Quip Laboratories' comprehensive NHP facility hygiene program. It combines proprietary Pri-Mate chemistries (acid and alkaline products), specialized applicators like Pri-Mate Safe Foam, disinfection coverage through ViveSecure and TB-claim products, and expert service support. It is designed specifically for the unique challenges of non-human primate research facilities.
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Pri-Mate Acid products are specifically designed for chelation of urine scale and hard mineral deposits that accumulate in primate housing. Available in both organic and inorganic acid-based chemistries, they address soil types that mechanical scrubbing, bleach, and standard institutional cleaners cannot remove.
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Pri-Mate Acid and Pri-Mate Alkaline are combinational chemistries—when used in sequence as part of a documented protocol, they deliver complementary cleaning action against both mineral and organic soils. Critically, when used together they require no additional neutralization before disposal, eliminating a significant labor and cost step.
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Pri-Mate Safe Foam is a high-foaming alkaline cleaner engineered specifically for vertical surfaces and caging. The thick foam clings to walls, equipment, and vertical surfaces rather than running off immediately, providing extended contact time for the chemistry to break down organic buildup. It rinses clean without residue and is safe for stainless steel and polycarbonate.
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Yes. Primagiene includes both Wex-Cide 128 (concentrated TB disinfectant for proportioning systems) and Anlage QTB (ready-to-use TB spray). Both carry EPA-registered tuberculocidal claims and are specifically formulated for NHP facility requirements, supporting full regulatory compliance.
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Primagiene reduces costs through several mechanisms: chemistries specifically matched to NHP soils reduce product usage per cycle; elimination of separate neutralization steps saves labor; reduced reliance on high-pressure washing and mechanical scrubbing lowers energy and water consumption; and improved protocol efficiency shortens cleaning times. The result is documented cost reduction in both product and operational expenses.
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Call Quip Laboratories at 1-800-424-2436 to request a no-cost facility assessment. Our team will review your current cleaning and disinfection SOP, identify specific improvement opportunities, and develop a customized Primagiene protocol for your facility. There's no obligation—it's an opportunity to understand exactly where Primagiene can help.
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Request a no-cost assessment of your current cleaning and disinfection protocol. Our team will walk through your facility's challenges, identify specific improvement opportunities, and show you how Primagiene can deliver measurable operational and financial benefits.
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