EVS SPoricidal Efficacy Comparison

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Feature NaDCC Bleach
Peracetic Acid (PAA)   NADCC Wipes
Bleach Wipes
Product BruTab6S Clorox Germicidal Bleach Concentrate
Ecolab OxyCide BruTab6S with GP Soft-n-Fresh
Clorox Germicidal Bleach Wipes
Ease of Mixing
Very Easy
Difficult
Very Difficult
Easy
Easy
Notes

Tablet formulation eliminates splashing and vapor.

Table is self-measuring, so no additional equipment needed.

Minimal PPE required.

Liquid formulation can splash and aerosol.

Measuring device needed.

Moderate PPE required.

  Mix tablets with water and pour into bucket with wipes.
Ready to Dispense
Mixing Hazards
Low
High
Very  High
Low
Low
Ability to Ensure Accurate Dilution

Yes

Tablets are premeasured per gallon.

No

User must measure liquid in a measuring device.

No

Dilution equipment degrades over time, resulting in inaccurate dilutions.

Yes

Tablets are premeasured per gallon.

Yes
Shelf Life: Concentrate 3 years
1.5 years
1.2 years
1 Years
1 year in unopened container. not specified for opened
 
Shelf Life: In-Use Dilution
7 days
1 day
1 day
7 days
 1 year in unopened container. not specified for opened
Space Required

Low

compact tubs of tablets

Moderate

Jugs of liquid, measuring cup, PPE

High

Special equipment, jugs of liquid, maximum PPE, ventilation

Moderate
Moderate
Maintenance
None None Routine equipment checks and parts replacement due to corrosion from product None None
Transportation
Common carrier, including air
Common carrier, including air
Hazardous substance shipping, cannot ship via air Common carrier, including air
Common carrier, including air
Disposal
Rinse container before recycling
Must flush drains before and after use.  Container must be pressure rinsed before discarding, and is not recyclable.
Triple rinse container before recycling, but SDS states to "avoid disposal" of both concentrate and in-use dilution liquid. None
Triple rinse container before recycling

Research provided by LightHouse HealthCare Partners