Antimicrobials in the Time of Coronavirus: Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
| Anne Cooper-Doherty, Sr. Envir. Scientist, DTSC Safer Consumer Products Program
4 May 2020
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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/covid-disinfectants-may-contain-harmful-chemicals
The use of common household disinfectants containing QACs rose during the COVID-19 pandemic and have been linked to health issues in animal and human studies. Disinfectants containing QACs may also encourage pathogens to become more resilient to antibacterials and antimicrobials.
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