Lab disinfectant harms mouse fertility

Virox Technologies Inc. | Macmillan Publishers Limited – 2008

The harmful effects of quaternary ammonium-based disinfectants (Quats) found in lab mice, indicates the importance of choosing a disinfectant that balances efficacy with safety, without compromising either. It is also important to consider the environmental sustainability in a disinfectant, as chemical compounds can build up over time that have the ability to contribute to unforeseen health and environmental issues.