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Background: Alkyl ester quaternary ammonium compounds (ester quats) are used extensively in fabric rinse conditioners. It is important to document in the literature the outcome of historical ...

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So, what exactly qualifies as hospital-grade? “The best disinfectants for viruses are alcohol, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, and quaternary ammonium compounds,” says Melissa Homer, Chief Cleaning ...

A couple of testers noted that they missed the wetness indicator on these diapers, which the brand has eliminated as it seeks to find an alternative to quaternary ammonium compounds, which can ...

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Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with ...

Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with ...

Number of skin reactions to 2% concentration at 2-day scoring* 0/183 0/183 0/183 0/183 HEQ = di-(hardened tallow fatty acid) ester of 2,3-dihydroxypropyl-trimethyl ammonium chloride; TEA-Quat ...