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Feature	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds	Stabilized Hydrogen Peroxide	Quaternary Alcohols	Peracetic Acid (PAA)	Bleach	Phenolics
Speed	3-10 minutes	1-5 Minute Dwell	2-5 Minutes	2-5 minutes	1-10 minutes	10 minutes
EPA Toxicity	Caution	Caution Safest possible	Caution/Warning/Danger	Caution	Danger	Warning Danger
Health Effects	Dermatitis and nasal irritation	None	Nasal irritation. Can burn skin and irritate eyes, flammable	None	Corrosive to eyes and respiratory irritant	Corrosive to eyes and skin
Protective Equipment	PPE,Proper ventilation	None	PPE,Increased Ventilation	PPE at concentrate, gloves/ventilation required at dilution	PPE,Increased Ventilation	PPE,Increased Ventilation
Odor	Mild	Mild	Strong	Pungent Vinegar	Strong	Mild
Compatibility with Cleaning Tools	Quat binding may impair performance	Excellent	Damages over time - reduces life	Good	Damages over time - reduces life	Good
Compatibility with Surfaces	Good	Good	May damage	Good	May damage	May damage
Favorable Environmental Profile	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	No
Pre-Cleaning Needed	No-one-step disinfectant cleaner	No-one-step disinfectant cleaner	Yes	No-one-step disinfectant cleaner	Yes	No-one-step disinfectant cleaner