Peracetic acid is an organic acid formed by the reaction of acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. In solution, peracetic acid dissolves and forms acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Peracetic acid is used in concentrations of 150-200 ppm on various food contact surfaces.
Peracetic acid is thought to function similarly to other oxidizing agents by reacting with cellular proteins and enzymes. In a recent study, peracetic acid disinfectants were found to have some sporicidal activity against bacterial spores suspended in an aqueous solution on stainless steel surfaces.
Peracetic acid is an oxidizing compound that functions in much the same way as hydrogen peroxide through denaturation of protein, disruption of cell wall permeability, and oxidation of sulfur bonds in proteins, enzymes, and other metabolites. A contact time of 10 or 15 minutes and a peracetic acid concentration greater than 0,09 percent is recommended for the destruction of bacteria, fungi, viruses and spores if used manually. Peracetic acid has good biocidal activity. It is claimed to be less irritating for workers and safer for the environment. This compound does not fix proteins and therefore does not form a biofilm.
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