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What are “Quats” and why are they a problem?
This webinar addresses cleaning products, including disinfectant sprays, all-purpose antibacterial cleaners and disinfectant cleaning wipes with quats (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds that are officially registered as pesticides with the EPA) plus safer and effective options in preventing the spread of viruses, health concerns, & more. https://www.womensvoices.org/2018/05/08/what-are-quats-and-why-are-they-on-our-list
Quats are disinfectant chemicals commonly found in household cleaners like wipes that are not reducing household illness, but instead can cause harm to our health.
Women's Voices for the EarthHow do you know a quat when you see one on a label?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds are a class of chemicals that have numerous names and synonyms. Commonly found quats in household products:
Benzalkonium chloride
Benzethonium chloride
Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (C12-16)
Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (C14 60%, C16 30%, C12 5%, C18 5%)
Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride (C12-14)
Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides (C12-18)
Didecyldimethylammonium chloride