OPTIM 33TB details


A short presentation about OPTIM 33TB, my preferred One-step cleaner disinfectant

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More information from CDC HICPAC and William Rutala

PROPERTIES OF AN IDEAL DISINFECTANT

Rutala, Weber. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014;35:855-865

  • Broad spectrum-wide antimicrobial spectrum
  • Fast acting-should produce a rapid kill
  • Remains Wet-meet listed kill/contact times with a single application
  • Not affected by environmental factors-active in the presence of organic matter
  • Nontoxic-not irritating to user
  • Surface compatibility-should not corrode instruments and metallic surfaces
  • Persistence-should have sustained antimicrobial activity
  • Easy to use
  • Acceptable odor
  • Economical-cost should not be prohibitively high
  • Soluble (in water) and stable (in concentrate and use dilution)
  • Cleaner (good cleaning properties) and nonflammable

Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, 2008

William A. Rutala, Ph.D., M.P.H., David J. Weber, M.D., M.P.H., and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)


Frequently Asked Questions


William A. Rutala, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Question: How should readers interpret the recommendation about contact time for disinfectants used on noncritical items? There seems to be a disconnect between the label instructions and what the studies show.

In order to get EPA clearance of the CDC Guideline it was necessary to insert the sentences “By law, all applicable label instructions on EPA-registered products must be followed. If the user selects exposure conditions that differ from those on the EPA-registered product label, the user assumes liability from any injuries resulting from off-label use and is potentially subject to enforcement action under FIFRA”. There are several points that should be made about this apparent disconnect between label instructions and what studies show to include:

  1. multiple scientific studies have demonstrated the efficacy of hospital disinfectants against pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections with a contact time of at least 1 minute;
  2. the only way an institution can achieve a contact time of 10 minutes is to reapply the surface disinfectant 5-6 times to the surface as the typical dry time for a water-based disinfectant is 1.5-2 minutes and currently, healthcare facilities like UNC Health Care are achieving surface disinfection of non-critical patient care items and environmental surfaces by one application of a disinfectant and requiring a >1 minute dry time;
  3. equally important as disinfectant contact time is the application of the disinfectant to the surface or equipment to ensure that all contaminated surfaces and non-critical patient care equipment are wiped as current studies demonstrate that only approximately 50% of high-risk objects are cleaned at terminal cleaning;
  4. there are no data that demonstrate improved infection prevention by a 10 minute contact time versus a 1 minute contact time; and
  5. we are not aware of an enforcement action against health care facilities for “off label” use of a surface disinfectant.

Thus, we believe the guideline allows us to continue our use of low-level disinfectants for noncritical environmental surfaces and patient care equipment with a 1 minute contact time. Additionally, all healthcare facilities should reemphasize the thoroughness of cleaning to ensure that all contaminated surfaces are wiped.

More about how optim 33tb stacks up compared to other disinfectants

Comparative studies:

  • Optim : Biosurf

     

    Optim 33 Tb has been proven to remain wet for the duration of the contact time as well as demonstrated cleaning ability and efficacy against difficult to kill pathogens such as Norovirus, while remaining essentially non-irritating to skin and eyes. AHP does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may contribute to poor air quality.

  • Optim : Cavicide Caviwipes

     

    Optim 33 Tb has been proven to remain wet for the duration of the contact time as well as demonstrated cleaning ability and efficacy against difficult to kill pathogens such as Norovirus, while remaining essentially non-irritating to skin and eyes. AHP does not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may contribute to poor air quality.

  • Optim : Clorox

     

    Clorox requires nearly 3X more hydrogen peroxide to achieve similar germicidal efficacy as Optim 33 TB, but as a direct result compromises the toxicity profile of the product. Potent disinfectants are easy to formulate, however the challenge is to remain potent and minimize toxicity. Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) has accomplished this like no other. Optim 33 TB remains essentially non-irritating to eyes and skin and carries the lowest EPA toxicity rating possible (Category IV) while achieving rapid, broad spectrum disinfection. Optim 33 TB’s consistent contact times are also likely to mitigate confusion and ensure accurate product use.

Further discussion on Optim 33TB for temperature sensitive jewelry items

As a minimum standard we should sterilize anything that can be autoclaved, and use an appropriate cleaner/disinfectant on items that can not be. The buck stops with you. Due diligence is required for anything going into the human body. Sterilization is preferred to High Level Disinfection whenever possible, as HLD is not perfect no matter what you use.

I’ve been encouraging jewelry companies that produce temperature sensitive items to sell them in display packaging sealed and sterilized by low temperature means such as ETO or Gamma to save us trouble. Optim 33TB cleaner/disinfectant is harmless to all jewelry materials I’ve tested, it gives a 10 log 6 (million to one) germ reduction in one minute, does not alcohol have anything harmful in it, and breaks down into oxygen and water. It’s the best choice I’ve found as far as disinfectants go, until someone starts sterilizing such things. There are a few other options, but most of them have alcohol which can crack and craze materials, and leave residues like CHG, ammonia or other harsh chemicals.

The importance of cleaning and disinfecting temperature sensitive natural/organic jewelry can not be understated. It is important to remove or destroy the germs such as MRSA or C.Diff that the carvers or parts sorters can deposit on jewelry while it is made. The Pseudomonas or mycobacteria that settled on the jewelry in your stock is also an issue to contend with. Optim 33TB can clean and disinfect these items in 60 seconds with a wipe, and make them safer to wear, without leaving a harmful residue.


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OPTIM 1 Ready To Use Wipes (12/case)

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OPTIM 1 is effective against Coronavirus family.

Demonstrated virucidal efficacy extends to new and emerging pathogens.

  • 30-second virucidal contact time applies to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS CoV).

≤1 Minute Contact Times

OPTIM 1 is proven to deliver superior kill performance; contact times are faster which ensures compliance and provides confidence that disinfection has been achieved.

OPTIM 1 has been proven effective against difficult to kill pathogens such as Norovirus, giving you confidence that your facility is protected against pathogens of concern.

OPTIM 1 – Fast & Effective!

  • 1 Minute Virucidal claim against non-enveloped and enveloped viruses!
  • 1 Minute Tuberculocidal claim!
  • 30 Second Sanitizer – 99.9% broad-spectrum kill (>3 log reduction) of vegetative bacteria!

Comparison

The Perfect Balance - No compromise between efficacy and being protected.

With a 1 minute broad-spectrum contact time, OPTIM 1 is one of the fastest and most effective cleaner & intermediate level disinfectants. It is listed as a category IV, the EPA’s lowest toxicity category.

OPTIM 1 provides the confidence that you are compliant and protecting your patients, staff, equipment and the environment without compromise; the perfect balance.

Effective One-Step Cleaner

  • Removes organic debris while disinfecting, saving you time and money1

Fast Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant

  • 1 minute contact time ensures compliance, saving you time and money2

Protect yourself and your patients

  • In the lowest EPA toxicity category, category IV
  • No GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements required
  • No VOCs (volatile organic compounds)

Sustainable

  • Active ingredient, Hydrogen Peroxide, breaks down into
    water and oxygen
  • No active residues
    reduce environmental impact

Time and Cost Efficient

  • ½ as many wipes as the leading competitor are needed to keep your surface wet long enough to achieve disinfection3

Compatible

Designed to be compatible with a wide range of materials4

Articles / Studies

The Dental Advisor OPTIM 1: Editor’s Choice - 92% Overall Rating Download
The Dental Advisor Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes Download
The Dental Advisor Effect of OPTIM 1 on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics Download
The Dental Advisor OPTIM 1 Environmental Surface Cleaning Investigation Download
Disinfection Digest OPTIM 1 Safety Profile Overview Download
Disinfection Digest OPTIM 1 Your Ideal Disinfectant Download
Dental Aegis PEER PERSPECTIVE: Ongoing Evolution of Germicides: Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide for Surface Disinfection Download eBook

Surface Disinfectant Contact Time*

Product Name Active Ingredient Mycobacteria Non-enveloped Viruses Enveloped Viruses Bacteria Fungicidal Cleaning Claim GHS Warning Pictograms
TB Adeno Polio Noro Rota RSV HIV HBV (Hep.B) HCV (Hep.C) Influenza A MRSA VRE E.coli PSA
OPTIM 1 0.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 1 1 1 1 30 sec One-Step Cleaner None
OPTIM 33TB 0.5% Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 One-Step Cleaner None
Birex SE Phenolics 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulCorrosive
ProSpray Phenolics 3 1 3 3 3 One-Step Cleaner Harmful
Caviwipes1 Quats-alcohol 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Caviwipes Quats-alcohol 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Caviwipes AF Quats 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 One-Step Cleaner None
Opticide 3 Quats-alcohol 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Sanicloth AF3 Quats 3 3 3 3 30 sec 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 One-Step Cleaner None
Sanicloth Super Quats-alcohol 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 One-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Sultan Volo Quats-alcohol 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Discide Ultra Quats-alcohol 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 sec 1 1 1 1 1 Two-Step Cleaner HarmfulFlammable
Lysol IC 111 Quats-alcohol 6 3 1 10 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 2 2 2 2 2 One-Step Cleaner Flammable
Clorox HP Wipes 1.4% Hydrogen Peroxide 5 3 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 1 1 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 5 One-Step Cleaner None
Legend
HarmfulHarmful CorrosiveCorrosive FlammableFlammable

Downloads

Sell Sheet: OPTIM 1 One-Step Cleaner & Intermediate Disinfectant
Quick Reference Guide: OPTIM Surface Cleaner & Disinfectant
Safety Data Sheet: OPTIM 1 Liquid (US)
Safety Data Sheet: OPTIM 1 Wipes (US)
Frequently Asked Questions: OPTIM 1 Wipes (US)

1 John Molinari, PhD, Peri Nelson, BS, and Devi J.V. Raghavan, BDS. Optim 1 Cleaning and Disinfection Study. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
2 John A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S., Antonia Molinari. Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
3 John A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S., Antonia Molinari. Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
4 John Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S. Effect of Optim 1 on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
* Contact time in minutes. If blank, no published information was available. Information was obtained from publicly available material in September of 2016. Information will be updated if there are changes in claims.

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