Chemical biocides are used for the prevention and control of infection in health care,
targeted home hygiene or controlling microbial contamination for various industrial …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are active ingredients in over 200 disinfectants
currently recommended by the US EPA for use to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) …

In the recent years, endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) has received increasing
attention due to their significant toxic effects on human beings and wildlife by affecting their …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs or “quats”) make up a class of chemicals used as
disinfectants in cleaning and other consumer products. While disinfection is recommended …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are commonly used in a variety of consumer,
pharmaceutical, and medical products. In this study, bioaccumulation potentials of 18 QACs …

Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are widely used as disinfectants in consumer
and medicinal products that contribute to widespread human exposure. We determined 7 …

Abstract Background Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), commonly used in
cleaning, disinfecting, and personal care products, have recently gained worldwide attention …

During COVID-19 pandemic, chemicals from excessive consumption of pharmaceuticals
and disinfectants ie, antibiotics, quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs), and …

Benzalkonium chloride is a concern because of its widespread use combined with
environmental impacts. It has been found throughout the built and natural environment in …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen displaying high intrinsic
antimicrobial resistance and the ability to thrive in different ecological environments. In this …