TABLE III

Sporicides (Spore-Forming Bacteria)a

Microbicidal ActivityMode of Action
Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide Technology: Bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, broad-spectrum sanitizingHydrogen Peroxide: Produces destructive hydroxyl free radicals that attack membrane lipids, DNA and other essential cell components
Peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid: Range of bacteria, molds, yeast and viruses (Registered uses: disinfectant, sterilant, sporicide, sanitizer, microbicide, virucide, fungicide, sporicidal disinfectant, antimicrobial solution, mold killing, one-step cleaner and disinfectant)Hydrogen Peroxide: Produces destructive hydroxyl free radicals that attack membrane lipids, DNA and other essential cell components
Peracetic Acid: Denatures proteins, disrupts cell wall permeability
  • a Information from Reference 20.