1. What is a disinfectant?

2. What is AHP (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide)?

3. What is the difference between AHP and the Hydrogen Peroxide that can be

purchased at a Drug Store?

4. How is OPTIM 33 TB packaged?

5. What is the shelf life of Optim?

6. Is the efficacy or stability of Optim affected if the product is frozen?

7. Can OPTIM (AHP) be mixed with other chemicals?

8. What surfaces can Optim be used on?

9. What is the preferred method of applying Optim 33TB?

10. My Facility switched to Optim 33TB after using a QUAT based product. What is

causing the musty odour & film left on the surfaces?

11. Is Optim 33 TB effective against HIV?

12. The Avian Influenza virus has become a prominent virus in the media. Can

Optim 33TB be sold as a product that can claim to kill this virus?

13. Can Optim 33TB be used to sanitize and disinfect children's toys?

14. Are all disinfectants effective in the presence of the organic soil?

15. How can cleaning sufficiently reduce the transmission of pathogenic

microorganisms from environmental surfaces?

16. How do disinfectants perform against antibiotic resistant bacteria?

17. Some products leave a residue. Why do the manufacturers claim that this residue

is important for continued "biocidal" activity?

18. What color and scent does OPTIM 33 TB have?

19. Many cleaning and/or disinfectant products on the market have pleasant smells

such as citrus, lime etc. Why doesn't OPTIM have a scent?

20. I understand that the pH of AHP is acidic. Will this not cause irritation or serious

damage to unprotected skin?

A disinfectant is considered to be an agent that kills / destroys pathogenic

microorganisms on inanimate surfaces and includes germicides, bactericides, fungicides,

virucides, tuberculocides and sporicides. Manufacturers, which label products with

disinfectant claims, are responsible for having data to demonstrate that the product is

efficacious when used as labeled.

AHP is a patented synergistic blend of commonly used, safe ingredients that when

combined with low levels of hydrogen peroxide dramatically increase its germicidal

potency and cleaning performance.

Hydrogen Peroxide purchased at a Drug Store is a 3% solution mixed with water.

Scientists had worked for many years to find a way to properly mix other ingredients in

this water and Hydrogen Peroxide solution, and create a commercially viable and

effective product.

AHP is a formulation of Hydrogen Peroxide, surfactants and other inert ingredients,

which results in less active ingredient but better cleaning and faster germicidal

performance than Hydrogen Peroxide at 3% with water (at the in-use dilution of AHP for

environmental surfaces the active ingredient is only 0.5%).

OPTIM 33 TB is packaged as a ready to use solution in two sizes: 32oz and 1 Gallon.

Case quantities are and product codes are:

OPT33-12X32 OPTIM 33 TB 32oz (Case of 12)

OPT33-4X1 OPTIM 33 TB 1 Ga. (Case of 4)

OPT33-INTRO OPTIM 33 TB INTO PACK (2 x 32oz.+ 2 x Sprayer Applicators)

FSA01 Sprayer for 32oz bottles

OPTIM has a 24 months shelf life from date of manufacture. The expiry date is listed on

each bottle.

Freeze–Thaw studies have been conducted on AHP (OPTIM) to prove that freezing will

not have a negative affect on the stability & efficacy of AHP. If product arrives frozen,

simply allow the product to thaw at room temperature. Once the product is completely

thawed, shake to ensure the product has not separated into different phases prior to first

use of the bottle.

It is never advisable to mix different chemical products. OPTIM (AHP) should never be

mixed with high concentrations of Chlorine based products or bleach.

Optim can be used on all hard environmental surface types including Naugahyde (vinyl

coated upholstery fabric), if label instructions are followed. (NOTE: Chairs should be

periodically rinsed with water or damp wiped to prevent surfactant build-up.)

Surfaces that are composed of brass or copper, or other ferrous metals may show signs of

discoloration or pitting with use. Anodized aluminum (often used on handpieces) and

carbon tipped instruments should be avoided. Rinsing or regular damp wiping will

minimize pitting.

The method of use will depend on the area being cleaned and disinfected.

Large hand contact surfaces such as table-tops, large counter tops and work areas, large

sinks, etc. require pouring of the solution directly on to the surface or clean cloth and then

wiping.

Though not the preferred method, users may spray large surfaces using a spray bottle, let

sit for the appropriate contact time and then wipe dry. Spraying can cause overspray on

to areas you do not intend to disinfect. Spraying also aerosolizes the solution. This is not

in itself dangerous but can cause discomfort in sensitive individuals.

It is always a good practice to periodically complete a clean water rinse to remove any

surfactant left on the surface. Surfactants are like detergents. For example, if you used

soap on a leather chair at home, 10 times a day without a periodic damp wipe, you may

end up with some surfactant build-up.

QUATs (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds) based products leave residual chemistry

on surfaces and have detergent properties themselves. After years of use, there is a

significant amount of build up. Optim 33 TB, because of its superior cleaning properties,

starts to strip away the layers of dirt & residual chemistry that have been left on the

surface. With years of use, there may be several layers to remove in order to get back

down to the base material. The odor and film you are experiencing is caused by the

QUAT and this new layer of organic material, which is being exposed to air. It may take

between 5 and 10 days of Optim 33 TB use before the odor and film disappear.

Yes, Optim 33TB is effective against HIV and is expected, as are all EPA registered

disinfectants, to be effective against all enveloped viruses (1 minute claim).

Scientific studies show that most Influenza viruses do not survive for more than a few

minutes on environmental surfaces, especially when the relative humidity is 50% or

higher. At present, there is no clear evidence that such viruses can be spread through

contaminated environmental surfaces. Furthermore, Influenza viruses are relatively

sensitive to a variety of environmental surface disinfectants. OPTIM 33 TB has a

virucidal claim against Avian Influenza at 1 minute.

Yes, AHP at the 0.5% concentration has been found to be Non-Toxic and is completely

safe for use as a toy sanitizer or disinfectant. However, in accordance with EPA's label

requirements for all registered disinfectants, food contact surfaces must be rinsed with

potable water. As children's toys do have the possibility to come in contact with

children's mouths, we suggest a potable water rinse once disinfected.

Organic matter (food or human fluid) form a barrier that can either increase the time

required to reach the germs, or may prevent their contact entirely. Further, some soils

can react with a disinfectant and reduce the efficacy. To overcome this problem, AHP

(OPTIM 33 TB) has been tested in the presence of a soil called serum. The serum test

measures the product efficacy when organic soils are present. To check whether the

disinfectant has been tested with serum, check the label: a "5% test" indicates that the test

broth contained 5% serum. In the presence of heavy soil loads, it is preferable to clean

the surface with a detergent cleaner with agitation by a mop, brush or cloth prior to

disinfecting to get down to the pathogens.

Cleaning physically removes rather than kills microorganisms. Meticulously cleaning

environmental surfaces removes foreign material, such as dust, soil and organic matter,

which may act as a reservoir for potentially pathogenic microorganisms.

It is impractical to believe that contact times necessary for disinfection to occur will be

adhered to on environmental surfaces. Therefore, cleaning with a product such as Optim

33 TB, which has a broad spectrum of activity in a short contact time, offers an added

confidence that the environmental surface will be sufficiently decontaminated.

Antibiotic resistance does not mean chemical resistance. These bacteria have developed

resistance to antibiotics pertaining to human clinical situations. This does not imply that

these strains are resistant to chemical disinfection. Chemicals are now tested against

antibiotic resistant strains such as VRE, MRSA etc. These are shown on the label claims.

There are differing opinions within the scientific community as whether overuse of

disinfectants can lead to the development of chemical resistant bacteria. A literature

search showed that there are several published studies suggesting disinfectant chemistries

such as QUATs (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds) that leave an active residual on the

surface can lead to resistance.

very often contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's), is also one of the leading

causes of fragrance sensitivity and negative affects to indoor air quality.

It is important to understand that there are differences between Inorganic acids (e.g. HCl)

and Organic acids (e.g. citric acid). Organic acids are weak acids, which do not have the

hazards of Inorganic Acids. Some examples of Organic acids are: Orange Juice (citric

acid), Vinegar (acetic acid) & Coca-Cola (phosphoric acid), all of which have a pH of 2.

AHP at a 0.5% has been proved to be non-irritating to skin & eyes for this reason.