Prevail™ vs. Other Disinfectants
There are many disinfectants available for use in animal care facilities. We believe the choice should come down to efficacy, contact time, safety, and environmental impact. Below is a summary of how commonly used disinfectants compare to Prevail™ Disinfectants. The data is taken from product labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and other publicly available information.
We invite you to review the comparisons so you can make an informed decision about the disinfectants you choose for your facility.
Prevail Concentrate vs Virkon / Clinicide / CloroxPro Germicidal Bleach:
| Feature | Prevail Concentrate | Virkon | Clinicide | CloroxPro Germicidal Bleach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® | Potassium Peroxymonosulfate and Sodium Chloride |
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) | Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) |
| Efficacy | Virucidal: 5 mins Bactericidal: 5 mins Fungicidal: 5 mins |
Virucidal: 10 mins Bactericidal: 10 mins Fungicidal 10 mins |
Virucidal: 10 mins Bactericidal: 10 mins Fungicidal: 10 mins |
Virucidal: 5-10 mins Bactericidal: 5 mins Fungicidal: 5 mins |
| Cleaning Capabilities | Excellent | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Poor |
| Skin Irritation *Applies to full-strength concentrate |
Causes mild skin irritation | Causes skin irritation | Causes severe skin burns | Causes severe skin burns |
| Non-irritating to Skin and Eyes in use | Yes | Causes transient slight skin or eye irritation |
Unknown | No, causes mild skin irritation |
| Other Hazards | None | Powder may cause respiratory irritation | Concentrate may cause damage to respiratory tract through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life |
Harsh chemical odour Bleach has been associated with occupational asthma |
| Ease of Use | Easy to apply with validated equipment portfolio | Inconvenient powder format requires complicated mixing and increases risk of error |
Easy to use | Requires frequent mixing, difficult to validate concentration |
| Diluted Shelf Life | 30 days | 7 days | Must be prepared fresh for each use | As little as 24hrs |
Always refer to the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information pertaining to specific products.
Information from Virkon Concentrate and 1% solution SDS as of 10/02/2020and 08/12/2017 respectively, and Product Label as of 05/2017 .
Information from Clinicide SDS as of 05/28/2019 and Product Sheet found on www.BimedaCanada.com on 12/05/2022.
Information from CloroxPro Germicidal Bleach Concentrate SDS as of 09/29/2022 and an undated Product Label found on www.CloroxPro.ca on 12/05/2022.
Prevail Wipes vs. Clorox Disinfecting Wipes:
| Feature | Prevail Wipes | Clorox Disinfecting Wipes |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® | Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (Quats) |
| Efficacy | Virucidal: 1 mins Bactericidal: 1 mins Fungicidal: 1 mins |
Virucidal: 4 min* Bactericidal: 4 min Fungicidal: 4 min *No veterinary virus claims |
| Non-irritating to Eyes and Skin | Yes | No, may irritate eyes |
| Contains added Fragrances | No | Yes |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 2 years |
Always refer to the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information pertaining to specific products.
Information from Clorox Disinfecting Wipes SDS as of 07/26/2021 and an undated Product Label found on www.Clorox.ca on 12/05/2022.
Prevail Wipes vs. Lysol Disinfecting Wipes:
| Feature | Prevail Wipes | Lysol Disinfecting Wipes |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide® | Quaternary Ammonium Compounds |
| Efficacy | Virucidal: 1 mins Bactericidal: 1 mins Fungicidal: 1 mins |
Virucidal: 4 min Bactericidal: 4 min Fungicidal: No *No veterinary virus claims |
| Non-irritating to Eyes and Skin | Yes | No, may cause eye irritation |
| Contains Added Fragrances | No | Yes |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 2 years |
Always refer to the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information pertaining to specific products.
Information from Lysol Disinfecting Wipes SDS as of 15/05/2018 and an undated Product Label found on www.Lysol.ca on 12/05/2022.
