With a fast broad-spectrum contact time OPTIM Blue is one of the most effective cleaner & disinfectants. OPTIM Blue is safe; it does not require any GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements. OPTIM Blue gives you confidence that you are compliant and protecting your patients, staff, equipment and the environment; the perfect balance.
OPTIM has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces, and non-invasive medical devices.
Effective Cleaner
One step disinfectant cleaner.
- Removes organic debris while disinfecting.1
- Made with 0.5% hydrogen peroxide, leaving no active residues
Fast Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant
Patented technology to deliver fast disinfection results.
- 6-minute tuberculocidal contact time
- 1-minute bactericidal and virucidal contact time
- 10-minute fungicidal contact time
Demonstrated virucidal efficacy extends to new and emerging pathogens.
- 1-minute virucidal contact time applies to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS CoV).
Safe for everyone
Non-toxic formula with no VOCs.
- No reproductive toxicity, skin irritation, eye irritation, or respiratory irritation
- No GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements required
- Designed to be compatible with a wide range of materials2




OPTIM Blue vs quat low-alcohol disinfectant (AU/NZ, EU)

OPTIM Blue vs alcohol-based disinfectant (AU/NZ, EU)

OPTIM Blue vs quat high-alcohol disinfectant (AU/NZ, EU)
Surface Disinfectant Contact Times
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EN 14348 - Tuberculocidal | EN14476 - Virucidal | RKI/DVV or VAH Virucidal Claim** (Germany) | EN 16615 - Wipe Efficacy Test | EN 13727 - Bactericidal | EN 13624 - Yeasticidal & Fungicidal | Cleaning Claim | GHS Hazard Pictograms | ||||||||||
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Product Name | Acitve Ingredient | Mycobacteria | Non-enveloped Viruses | Bacteria | Yeast | Bacteria | Yeast | Fungi | |||||||||
Terrae | Adeno | Polio | MNV | Staphylococcus aureus | Enterococcus hirae | Psuedomonas aeruginosa | Candida albicans | Staphylococcus aureus | Enterococcus hirae | Psuedomonas aeruginosa | Candida albicans | Aspergillus brasiliensis | |||||
OPTIM 1 wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 1 | 30 sec. | 1 | Full Virucidal; 2 min | 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
OPTIM 33TB wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 3 | 1 | 1 (S. aureus) | 1 | 3 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
OPTIM Blue wipes | 0.5% Hydrogen Peroxide | 6 | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 (S. aureus) | 1 | 10 | 10 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
Mikrozid AF wipes | 35% Propanol, 25% Ethanol | 1 | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | None |
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Mikrozid Universal Wipes | 17.4% Propanol, 12.6% Ethanol | 5 | 15 | 1 | 15 sec. | 1 | None |
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Mikrozid Sensitive | .78% Quaternary Ammonium | Limited Virucidal; 1 min. | 1 | 1 | None |
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FD 312 | 5-10% Quaternary Ammonium, Alcohol | 30 | Limited Virucidal; 60 min. | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||
FD 350 | 32% 1-Propanol, 26% Ethanol, 1-3% Propan-2-ol | 15 sec. (Tested with low burden) | 30 sec. | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 15 sec. (low burden) | 15 sec. (low burden) | 10 (low burden) | One-Step Cleaner |
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Omniwipes | 25-50% Ethanol, 2.5-10% Propanol | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | None |
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Minuten Wipes | 30-50% Ethanol, 5-15% Propanol, <0.2% Gluconic acid with Phenyl | 1 | 2 | 2 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner |
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PlastiSept Wipes | 0.4-2% Quaternary Ammonium | 1 | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 5 min. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
Pluradent Alcohol Free Wipes | Quaternary Ammonium (% not listed) | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||||||
Pluradent Wipes | 35% Propanol, 25% Ethanol | 1 | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner |
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Sani-Cloth Active Wipes | 4.5% Quaternary Ammonium | 15 | 30 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec., Virucidal; 30 min. | 1 | 1 | 15 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||||
SafeSept Wipes | 0.5% Quaternary Ammoniun, 42% Ethanol | 1 | 1 | 15 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec., Virucidal; 30 min. | 1 | 1 | One-Step Cleaner |
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Dentasept | Quaternary Ammonium (% not listed) | 5 | 2 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | To be determined (need SDS) | |||||||||||
Aseptonet | Quaternary Ammonium, 10% Ethanol, Propanol (% not listed) | 15 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | Updated SDS not published | |||||||||
Incidin Oxywipe S | 1-2.5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-2.5% Glycolic Acid | 5 | Limited Virucidal; 30 sec. | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 30 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||
UltraSan Ultra Rapid Wipes | 1.4% Hydrogen Peroxide, 2% Phosphoric Acid | 15 | 30 sec.** | Limited Virucidal; 15 sec. | 30 sec. | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | None | |||||||||
SteriMax | 1-5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-5% Phosphoric Acid | 15 | 30 sec. | 2 | 1 | Limited Virucidal; 15 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 | 5 | One-Step Cleaner | None | ||||||
Saniswiss Biosanitizer S Wipes | 1-5% Hydrogen Peroxide, 1-5% Phosphoric Acid | 30 sec. | 30 sec. | 30 sec. | Not testest according to EN13727 (30 sec. according to EN 1040 and 1276) | 30 sec. | One-Step Cleaner | None |
* Contact time in minutes. If blank, no published information was available. Information was obtained from publicly available material in February of 2017. Information will be updated if there are changes in claims.
** LIMITED VIRUCIDAL includes the following viruses: enveloped viruses such as HBV, HCV, Influenza. FULL VIRUCIDAL includes the following viruses: enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, must test against Adenovirus, Poliovirus, SV40 and Murine Norovirus
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1 J.A. Molinari, Ph.D., OPTIM 33TB Cleaning Study,” Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2010.
2 J.A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S. Effect of OPTIM 33TB on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
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