Such products often contain quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats. These workhorses of modern disinfection have been found in consumer products for decades. But in the last 10 years, scientists ...

But widespread use of disinfectants and heavy-duty cleaners has also ushered in new research on “quats” — which stands for quaternary ammonium compounds (sometimes called QACs). Quats are a ...

These products sometimes rely on quaternary ammonium compounds, or "quats," to kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces. However, some scientists have started to examine these compounds for their ...

BUT QUATS CAN ALSO TRIGGER HEALTH PROBLEMS LIKE LUNG IRRITATION, ASTHMA, AND ALLERGIES. THESE EFFECTS ARE ESPECIALLY CONCERNING FOR KIDS BECAUSE THEY BREATHE MORE AIR PER POUND OF BODY WEIGHT THAN ...

Global Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QUATs) Market is flourishing due to an increasing demand for disinfectants, growth in the healthcare and personal care sectors, and stringent regulations on ...

Quats are found in products like body washes, fabric softeners, shampoos, sunscreens, baby wipes, shaving creams and disinfectants like some Clorox and Downy products. Organophosphate flame ...

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced it has completed the divestment of its global Quats business to Global Amines Company Pte. Ltd., a 50/50 joint ...

A new in-vitro study by University of California, Davis, researchers indicates that quaternary ammonium compounds, or “quats,” used as antimicrobial agents in common household products inhibit ...