Indigo® brand 0-1500ppm QAC test strips can reveal whether your multi-quat sanitizer is compromised by quat binding. Quat binding occurs when quaternary ammonium disinfectants are absorbed by cleaning tools such as cotton mops, cellulose sponges, or microfiber cloths.
These materials have high surface areas that “soak up” the sanitizer, leaving less active quat in your bucket or spray solution. This can result in concentrations well below the target range, even if the sanitizer was mixed correctly. To avoid quat binding, choose cleaning materials that are resistant to absorption, such as polyester, nylon, or polypropylene cloths, mop heads, and scrub pads. Using Indigo® 0–1500 ppm quat test strip to verify that sanitizer levels are effective, regardless of the tools or surfaces in use.
All Indigo® Quat (QAC) test strips come in 100 (not 50) strips per pack & 3 year minimum guaranteed shelf life backed by a Certificate of Analysis, Stability & SDS documents as listed below; Certificate of Conformance on request. Be prepared for any health & safety audit or inspection.
Use non-binding cleaning materials & tools (polyester or disposable wipes)
test sanitizer strength regularly with 0–1500 ppm quat strips, and adjust solution levels as needed.
If the test strip is below the desired range", more Quat concentrate.
If the reading is too high Add more water if the reading is high.
Retest but note you can be +/- 10% without major consequences.
Do not use water warmer than 40C/105F which may give false high readings.
To put it another way: reduce quat binding by avoiding cotton, cellulose, or standard microfiber cloths and mop heads. Instead, use polyester, nylon, or polypropylene cleaning tools, or quat-compatible microfiber cloths. Disposable polyester/nylon wipes are another option in situations where re-use would cause too much quat absorption.
Dip strip & remove for immediate reading at 200-400-750-1000-1500 ppm for quaternary ammonium disinfectant concentration. Read strip results immediately. If you wait the 30 seconds needed for some other strips you will get a reading that is too high.
Indigo® test strips have a guaranteed minimum 3 year shelf life but are stored in desiccant lined vials so actual shelf life can be 5+ years.
Indigo® QAC test strips are calibrated for Oasis 146: see details. Consult your supplier if necessary.
The number of strips (100) per vial is approximate.
Test Strip Documentation
Stability Statement
Certificate of Analysis
SDS
Indigo® brand test strips are Made in USA & tested for accuracy using NIST compliant standards.
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