TriGene ADVANCE Vs Viraclean

Are you protecting your clients and yourself the best you can in your cosmetic tattoo clinic?

Comparison of two hospital grade disinfectants.

Throughout the UK and Europe TriGene ADVANCE is the # 1 surface cleaner and disinfectant used by cosmetic tattoo artists and healthcare professionals working in a clinical environment. In Australia the #1 surface cleaner and disinfectant seller is Viraclean.

Dermaventure Supplies supply both products to our customers but we wanted to know the facts regarding which product is far superior to keep cosmetic tattoo artists, clients and visitors protected from possible transmission of pathogens in their clinics. Here we will compare two hospital grade disinfectants.

Therapeutic Goods Authority (TGA) is part of the Australian Government Department of Health and is responsible for regulating products which make therapeutic claims. There is a register in Australia called Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) which provides consumers with access to information about manufacturers making therapeutic claims about their goods, products are then only listed on the ARTG after they meet the high quality standards proving that they have been properly formulated and manufactured to support their claims. Any product for which therapeutic claims are made must be entered in the ARTG before it can be supplied in Australia.

*It is essential when using and handling either of these products that the appropriate PPE is worn e.g glasses, gloves, aprons etc

*It is essential to adhere to the cleaning policy of the laboratory or establishment involved in each of the products.

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The table below compares these two ARTG registered hospital grade disinfectants TriGene ADVANCE and VIRACLEAN.

	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
ARTG Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods	233129 and 232937	69000
TGA Approved	Highest category under TGA.	Passed TGA Option B (Option B for dirty conditions, Option A for clean conditions)
Active ingredients	· Poly (hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride · Benzalkonium chloride · Didecyldmethylammonium chloride	· Benzalkonium chloride
Quaternanry Ammonium Compound (QACs)	Third generation QAC (dual QAC) · High biocidal activity · Stronger detergency · Lower toxicity · Non-carcinogenic – safer for you	First generation QAC · Minimal biocidal activity · Higher toxicity · No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC
Side effects	Potential drying of skin. Minor reddening of the skin after direct exposure. No harmful effects. Low risk to you and your clients	May cause irritation and reddening. No harmful effects. Low risk to you and your clients
Non Corrosive	✔	✔
Biodegradable	✔	✔
Mild fragrance	✔	✔
Shelf life	24 months	18 months
Contact time	10min (1-5 min for some microbes)	10min
BACTERICIDAL	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
Helicobacter Pylori	✔	×
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or Golden Staph)	✔	✔
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	✔	✔
E coli	✔	✔
Enterococcus faecalis (VRE)	✔	✔
Enterococcus hirae	✔	×
Legionella pneumophila	✔	×
Acinetobacter	✔	✔
Acetobacter	×	✔
Salmonella choleraesuis	✔	✔
Proteus vulgaris	✔	✔
FUNGICIDAL	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
Candida albicans	✔	✔
Penicillium verrucosum	✔	×
Cladosporium cladosporoidis	✔	×
Absidia corymbifera	✔	×
Aspergillus niger	✔	×
Trycophytom rubrum	✔	×
VIRUCIDAL	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
HIV	✔	×
Influenza virus (comes under H5N1)	✔	✔
Herpes simplex virus	✔	✔
Hepatitis B virus	✔	✔
Hepatitis C virus	✔	×
Entero virus	✔	×
Adenovirus	✔	×
Orthopox virus	✔	×
Norovirus	✔	×
SPORICIDAL	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
Clostridium difficile	✔	×
Bacillus subtilis	✔	×
MYCOBATERICIDAL	TriGene ADVANCE	VIRACLEAN
Mycobacterium avium	✔	×
Mycobacterium terrae	✔	×
Tuberculosis var bovis	✔	×
Destroys DNA/RNA	✔	×

The Verdict

According to TGA both TriGene ADVANCE and Viraclean qualify as hospital grade disinfectants and are ARTG registered. Although both are classed as hospital grade disinfectants it is evident that TriGene ADVANCE is proven effective against a broader spectrum of microbes than Viraclean.

With reference to the table above, TriGene ADVANCE kills 10/11 strains of bacteria in comparison to Viraclean 8/11. TriGene ADVANCE has a higher potency as a Fungicidal proven effective against 6/6 Fungus in comparison to Viraclean 1/6. TriGene is a proven to be effective against spores and has higher virucidal properties and mycobactericidal properties than Viraclean. TriGene ADVANCE has the ability to destroy DNA /RNA whereas Viraclean does not.

Client experience is a top priority at Dermaventure Cosmetic Tattoo Clinic and so is our clinic cleanliness. Dermaventure will continue to use TriGene ADVANCE in the clinic with the ultimate goal to prevent possible transmission of pathogens and ensure the safety of our clients.