Evaluation of effectiveness of disinfectant QCE5 Spore Technology against human herpesvirus type 1 (HSV1)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the virus-inactivating properties of the disinfectant

QCE5 Spore Technology against human herpesvirus type 1 using a quantitative suspension assay according to N- EN 14476.

According to the standard, a disinfectant is considered virucidal if, after the recommended exposure time, the virus titer is reduced by at least 4 log10 (inactivation ≥ 99. 99%). QCE5 Spore Technology® liquid was tested against herpesvirus 1, at a concentration of 5%. The exposure time was 60 minutes. After this time, a titer reduction = 4 log10 was determined. Therefore, the formulation at this concentration can be considered as a disinfectant against human herpesvirus 1.