OPTIM™33 TB Quick Reference Guide
SWITCHING TO OPTIM 33 TB
Give all surfaces a rinse with mild soap & water before switching to OPTIM.
QUATs (Quaternary Ammonium Compounds) or phenol based disinfectants are common active ingredients in the dental operatory today and are known to leave residual active chemistry on surfaces. AHP (Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide) is an oxidizer and will remove chemical residues left by other surface disinfectants. There may be odor or film development if surfaces are not rinsed (damp wiped) properly with soap & water. This odor or film should however dissipate on average within 7 to 10 days of continual use as AHP will remove the residual active ingredient.
Surfaces need to be periodically rinsed with water!
Dissents or complaints happen when users are not informed on the correct protocol when using the product. It is good practice to periodically (at least once a week) rinse or wipe surfaces with a damp cloth to remove surfactants (detergents) or residual active ingredients that can build up over time with the use of ANY disinfectant cleaner.
No mixing of chemistries!
Mixing of chemistries in operatory i.e. using quats-alcohol/phenol disinfectant and OPTIM 33 TB in the same operatory or refilling OPTIM into chemical container used previously for other chemicals is not recommended. It is best practice to never mix chemistries (any kind) no matter what industry you are in.
On which surfaces can OPTIM 33 TB be used?
Non-porous hand contact environmental surfaces including Naugahyde (vinyl coated upholstery fabric).
NOTE: Soft surfaces such as chairs and cables should be periodically rinsed with water or wiped with a damp cloth to prevent the build-up of disinfectant or surfactants. As best practice, for any kind of disinfectant or cleaners used, chairs should be wiped with a damp cloth at the end of the day or at least once a week.
PRECAUTIONS:
– Surfaces that are composed of brass or copper, or other ferrous metals may show signs of discoloration or pitting with prolonged exposure.
– Anodized aluminum (often used on hand-pieces) and carbon tipped instruments should be avoided (i.e. burrs). Material impact can be reduced with rinsing or damp wiping.
We advise against wrapping gauze pad or ‘sleeves’ soaked in disinfectant on hand-pieces.
OPTIM 33 TB Solution
Spray – Wipe – Spray Protocol
Visibly Soiled Surface – Clean before disinfecting
- Spray OPTIM 33 TB directly onto surface.
- Wipe visible soil with Stat-Wipes or clean paper towel to clean surface.
- Discard soiled towelette.
- Continue to disinfection step
Visibly Clean Surface – Disinfect pre-clean surface
- Spray OPTIM 33TB to cover the pre-clean surface. Allow the disinfectant to remain
- undisturbed on the surface for the contact time indicated on the label.
- *Do not overspray as this can create pooling of liquid. OPTIM 33TB is water based not alcohol based.
- Wipe with Stat-Wipes or clean paper towel.
- Discard used towelette.
*Using gauze dipped in solutions for wiping can cause pooling of liquid on surface. Wipe surface dry with paper towel if surface is still wet after desired contact time is achieved.
** OPTIM 33 TB has been tested in accordance with EPA organic soil load requirement as a One- Step Cleaner Disinfectant. Therefore, OPTIM can be used on visibly clean surface. Depending on the soil load on the surface, the 2 step process is not required due to this EPA claim.
OPTIM 33 TB Wipes
Standard Protocol for Visibly Soiled Surface
Clean before disinfecting
- Pull out OPTIM 33 TB towelette from the canister.
- Clean surface with towelette to remove organic matter or visible blood.
- Discard used towellete.
Disinfect After Cleaning
- Pull out OPTIM 33 TB towelette from the canister.
- Disinfect surface with towelette.
- Allow surface to remain wet for the recommended contact time.
- Discard used towelette.
** OPTIM 33 TB has been tested in accordance with EPA organic soil load requirement as a One-Step Cleaner Disinfectant. Depending on the soil load on the surface, users have the choice of cleaning the surface with one side of the wipe and disinfecting the surface with the reverse side of the wipes. Always allow surface to remain wet for the recommended contact time.
Because OPTIM 33 TB is approved as a One-Step Cleaner Disinfectant, depending on the soil load, the 2 step process may not be required due to this EPA claim.
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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
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| The Dental Advisor | Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes | Download |
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| The Dental Advisor | OPTIM 1 Environmental Surface Cleaning Investigation | Download |
| Disinfection Digest | OPTIM 1 Safety Profile Overview | Download |
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| Product Name | Active Ingredient | Mycobacteria | Non-enveloped Viruses | Enveloped Viruses | Bacteria | Fungicidal | Cleaning Claim | GHS Warning Pictograms | ||||||||||
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| 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 |   |
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| ProSpray | Phenolics | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | One-Step Cleaner | |
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| Caviwipes1 | Quats-alcohol | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner |  |
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| Caviwipes | Quats-alcohol | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | Two-Step Cleaner | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Sultan Volo | Quats-alcohol | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Two-Step Cleaner | |
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| Discide Ultra | Quats-alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 sec | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Two-Step Cleaner | |
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| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
1 John Molinari, PhD, Peri Nelson, BS, and Devi J.V. Raghavan, BDS. Optim 1 Cleaning and Disinfection Study. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016. |
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