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OPTIM Competitive Comparison - EU* | |||||||||||||||||
EN 14348 - Tuberculocidal | EN14476 - Virucidal | RKI/DVV or VAH Virucidal Claim** (Germany) | EN 16615 - Wipe Efficacy Test | EN 13727 - Bactericidal | EN 13624 - Yeasticidal & Fungicidal | Cleaning Claim | GHS Hazard Pictograms | ||||||||||
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Product Name | Acitve Ingredient | Mycobacteria | Non-enveloped Viruses | Bacteria | Yeast | Bacteria | Yeast | Fungi | |||||||||
Terrae | Adeno | Polio | MNV | Staphylococcus aureus | Enterococcus hirae | Psuedomonas aeruginosa | Candida albicans | Staphylococcus aureus | Enterococcus hirae | Psuedomonas aeruginosa | Candida albicans | Aspergillus brasiliensis | |||||
OPTIM 1 wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 1 | 30 sec. | 1 | Full Virucidal; 2 min | 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
OPTIM 33TB wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 3 | 1 | 1 (S. aureus) | 1 | 3 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
OPTIM Blue wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 6 | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 (S. aureus) | 1 | 10 | 10 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
Mikrozid AF wipes | 35% Propanol, 25% Ethanol | 1 | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | None | ||||||||||
Mikrozid Universal Wipes | 17.4% Propanol, 12.6% Ethanol | 5 | 15 | 1 | 15 sec. | 1 | None | ||||||||||
Mikrozid Sensitive | .78% Quaternary Ammonium | Limited Virucidal; 1 min. | 1 | 1 | None | ||||||||||||
FD 312 | 5-10% Quaternary Ammonium, Alcohol | 30 | Limited Virucidal; 60 min. | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||
FD 350 | 32% 1-Propanol, 26% Ethanol, 1-3% Propan-2-ol | 15 sec. (Tested with low burden) | 30 sec. | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 15 sec. (low burden) | 15 sec. (low burden) | 10 (low burden) | One-Step Cleaner | ||||||||
Omniwipes | 25-50% Ethanol, 2.5-10% Propanol | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | None | |||||||||||
Minuten Wipes | 30-50% Ethanol, 5-15% Propanol, <0.2% Gluconic acid with Phenyl | 1 | 2 | 2 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | |||||||||
PlastiSept Wipes | 0.4-2% Quaternary Ammonium | 1 | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 5 min. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
Pluradent Alcohol Free Wipes | Quaternary Ammonium (% not listed) | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||||||
Pluradent Wipes | 35% Propanol, 25% Ethanol | 1 | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | ||||||||||||
Sani-Cloth Active Wipes | 4.5% Quaternary Ammonium | 15 | 30 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec., Virucidal; 30 min. | 1 | 1 | 15 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||
SafeSept Wipes | 0.5% Quaternary Ammoniun, 42% Ethanol | 1 | 1 | 15 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec., Virucidal; 30 min. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | |||||||||
Dentasept | Quaternary Ammonium (% not listed) | 5 | 2 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | To be determined (need SDS) | |||||||||||
Aseptonet | Quaternary Ammonium, 10% Ethanol, Propanol (% not listed) | 15 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | Updated SDS not published | |||||||||
Incidin Oxywipe S | 1-2.5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-2.5% Glycolic Acid | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 30 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
UltraSan Ultra Rapid Wipes | 1.4% Hydrogen Peroxide, 2% Phosphoric Acid | 15 | 30 sec.** | Limited Virucidal; 15 sec. | 30 sec. | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
SteriMax | 1-5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-5% Phosphoric Acid | 15 | 30 sec. | 2 | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 15 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||
Saniswiss Biosanitizer S Wipes | 1-5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-5% Phosphoric Acid | 30 sec. | 30 sec. | 30 sec. | Not testest according to EN13727 (30 sec. according to EN 1040 and 1276) | 30 sec. | One-Step Cleaner | None |
* Contact time in minutes. If blank, no published information was available. Information was obtained from publicly available material in February of 2017. Information will be updated if there are changes in claims.
** LIMITED VIRUCIDAL includes the following viruses: enveloped viruses such as HBV, HCV, Influenza. FULL VIRUCIDAL includes the following viruses: enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, must test against Adenovirus, Poliovirus, SV40 and Murine Norovirus
Infection control products and practices
Sterilization and equipment maintenance-STATIM autoclave work practices-HYDRIM automatic instrument washer work practices
Jewelry safety standards -Quality materials and design-Finishing and customizing jewelry--Anodizing, passivating and coloring titanium and niobium-Appropriate form, size and placement for new piercings
Precision modern body piercing techniques-Safe piercing procedure without clamps [freehand]-Large gauge initial piercing methods-Science and experience based aftercare
Brian W Skellie
Owner & Piercer
Brian founded Piercing Experience in 1992 as a piercer inspired to research and evolve safe body modification and share the results with the community. He is a frequent Association of Professional Piercers contributor ever since the first conference, an active business member since 1996, an educator who has presented many seminars and workshops at conferences all over the world. Former Editor of The Point Journal, former Chair of the Media Committee, International Liaison, Medical Liaison and President, now serving as CIO and Vice President in his fifth term on the board of directors.
Brian celebrates over 30 years of sharing his body art expertise with his clients, colleagues and friends. He specializes in body piercing, safety standards, STATIM autoclaves and HYDRIM automated instrument washers, and is an authorized dealer for the SciCan family of products. He offers expert consultation and training for streamlined workflow for Body Art Professionals. As a long time member of ASTM International and the APP, he develops, interprets and publishes evidence based standards for continual improvement in the field of Body Arts.
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