Antibacterial Wipes
Quat-based disinfecting wipes used daily.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 86.2Chemical hazard 3 × 4.6−13.8
- 72.6Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 65Persistence 3 × 2.6−7.8, then rounded to 65
- LowThe band65 sits in 60–79.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
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| Chemical hazard | 3/10 |
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| Everyday exposure | 4/10 |
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| Persistence | 3/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Quaternary ammonium 'quat' disinfectants are respiratory irritants and are overkill for everyday surfaces. Soap and water handles most home cleaning.
Evidence strength: moderate
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