With OPTIM 1 there is no need to compromise between efficacy and being protected. With a fast broad-spectrum contact time it is one of the fastest and most effective cleaner & disinfectants. It is also safe and gentle for you and surfaces. OPTIM 1 gives you confidence that you are compliant and protecting your patients, staff and the environment; the perfect balance.
OPTIM has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on hard non-porous surfaces and non-invasive medical devices. This product can therefore be used against COVID-19 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Poliovirus on hard, non-porous surfaces, and non-invasive medical devices.
Fast Broad-Spectrum Disinfectant
Surfaces must remain wet for the entire contact time to achieve disinfection.
- Adeno, Polio, Murine Noro in only 30 seconds according to EN 14476
- Tuberculocidal & Fungicidal in 1 minute
- Bactericidal according to EN 13727 & Virucidal according to EN 14476 in 30 seconds
- Full virucide in 2 minutes according to RKI/DVV standard (Polio, Adeno, Murine Noro, SV40)
- Effective in 1 minute according to EN 16615
- Excellent wettability – stays wet long enough for contact times to elapse1
Demonstrated virucidal efficacy extends to new and emerging pathogens.
- 30-second virucidal contact time applies to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS CoV).
Effective One-Step Cleaner & Disinfectant
An effective 1 step cleaner disinfectant removes the organic debris while it disinfects2.
Compatible
Compatible with a wide range of hard, non-porous materials and surfaces3.
Safe and Gentle
- Free of artificial scents
- Non-Toxic
- Non-irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system
- No GHS hazard pictograms, signal words or statements
- Leaves no active residue; doesn’t contribute to antimicrobial resistance
Environmentally Friendly
The active ingredient Hydrogen Peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen leaving no active residues which reduces the environmental impact.




OPTIM 1: One-Step Cleaner & Disinfectant. One-Minute TB Contact Time.
With a short broad-spectrum contact time, OPTIM 1 is one of the fastest and most effective cleaner & disinfectants. OPTIM 1 provides the confidence that you are compliant and mindful of patients, staff, equipment and the environment without compromise; the perfect balance. OPTIM 1 - One-step Surface Cleaner and Disinfectant. One Minute (TB) Contact Time. now available in EU.

Dental Advisor and Dr. John Molinari: Environmental Surface Cleaning Investigation Using SciCan’s OPTIM 1
Dr John Molinari tests alcohol and QUAT surface cleaners, as well as, OPTIM 1: One-Step Cleaner & Intermediate Disinfectant.
OPTIM 1 was the only disinfectant wipe to successfully clean and remove proteins with a single application.

OPTIM 1 vs quat low-alcohol disinfectant wipe (EU)

OPTIM 1 vs alcohol-based disinfectant (EU)

OPTIM 1 vs quat high-alcohol disinfectant (EU)
Contact Time
OPTIM 1 Efficacy Claims and Use Recommendations / Contact Time | ||||||
Surface disinfection with mechanical action |
STANDARD | TEST ORGANISMS | CONTACT TIME+ |
CONDITIONS OF SOILING |
TEMPERATURE | USE CONCENTRATION |
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Virucidal | EN 14476 | Poliovirus type 1, Adenovirus type 5, Murine Norovirus strain S99 Berlin |
30 sec. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
Full Virucial (Germany only)* |
RKI-Empfehlung, Bundesgesund- heitsblatt 01/2004 |
Poliovirus type 1, Adenovirus type 5, Murine Norovirus strain S99 Berlin, Polyomavirus SV-40 |
2 min. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
* FULL VIRUCIDAL means the disinfectant can deactivate enveloped and non-enveloped viruses, according to German DVV test standards. To make a full virucidal claim the disinfectant must be able to deactivate Adenovirus, Poliovirus, SV40 and Murino Norovirus. | ||||||
Bactericidal | EN 13727, | Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus hirae, Psuedomonas aeruginosa |
30 sec. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
EN 16615** | 1 min. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted | ||
Bactericidal Surface disinfection with mechanical action: **Limitations / Restrictions - Test following EN 16615: Only applies to Wipes Item Number SCI33R18 / SCI33R18XL. EN 16615 is a required EU standard to test the efficacy of the wiping mechanism. |
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Tuberculocidal/ Mycobactericidal |
EN 14348 | Mycobacterium terrae | 1 min. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
Fungicidal | EN 13624 | Candida albicans, Aspergillus brasiliensis |
1 min. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
Yeasticidal | EN 13624, EN 16615** |
Candida albicans | 1 min. | Dirty conditions | Room temperature | Undiluted |
Cleaning Efficacy | ||||||
One-Step Cleaner | ||||||
Safety | ||||||
GHS Required Hazard Pictograms | None Required | |||||
Non-Irritating to the Eyes | Yes | |||||
Non-Irritating to the Skin | Yes |
Yeasticidal Surface disinfection with mechanical action:
**Limitations / Restrictions - Test following EN 16615: Only applies to Wipes Item Number SCI33R18 / SCI33R18XL. EN 16615 is a required EU standard to test the efficacy of the wiping mechanism.
+Wipe surface and ensure that surface remains wet for the contact time.
Order Information
OPTIM 1 | |
Ready-to-use Pre-saturated Wipes | |
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OPTEU1-12W | RTU Wipes 15 x 18 cm (12 x 160 sheets/case) |
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about OPTIM 1 here
1 John A. Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S., Antonia Molinari. Environmental Surface Wetness Test: Comparison of Disinfectant Wipes. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
2 John Molinari, PhD, Peri Nelson, BS, and Devi J.V. Raghavan, BDS. OPTIM 1 Cleaning and Disinfection Study. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
3 John Molinari, Ph.D., Peri Nelson, B.S. Effect of OPTIM 1 on Tensile Properties of Dental Chair Fabrics. Ann Arbor: Dental Advisor, 2016.
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