Conflikt 4102 Quaternary Ammonium (Quat) Disinfectant, 32 oz Trigger Spray — Ready-to-Use Surface Cleaning and Disinfection With Label-Driven Contact Times
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1) Practical solutions in a critical environment
Conflikt is a pre-diluted, ready-to-use quaternary ammonium detergent/disinfectant designed to clean and disinfect hard, non-porous surfaces where consistent
housekeeping is part of contamination and cross-contamination control. In controlled environments, the practical value is simple: it removes routine film while also
delivering EPA-registered disinfection performance when applied per label directions and contact times.
Real-world cleanroom-adjacent example: material transfer carts, door handles, pass-through exteriors, stainless work tables, and non-product-contact support surfaces
often get touched repeatedly through a shift. Teams use ready-to-use quats like Conflikt to reduce “forgotten surface” risk—provided they control wet coverage,
allow the surface to remain wet for the required interval, and manage residues where they matter.
SOSCleanroom has been a distributor of Decon for over 10 years supporting cleanrooms across the United States. That continuity helps customers standardize their
disinfectant program, keep documentation consistent, and maintain reliable replenishment.
2) What this product is used for
- Routine cleaning and disinfection of hard, non-porous environmental surfaces (glass, plastics, stainless steel, ceramics, laminates, etc.) in labs and controlled workspaces.
- Disinfection tasks where an EPA-registered quat with defined contact times supports a documented cleaning approach.
- Odor control/deodorizing of areas prone to microorganism-related odors (per manufacturer description).
- Programs requiring compatibility awareness: spot testing is recommended for plastic and painted surfaces; food-contact surfaces require a potable-water rinse after use.
3) Why customers consider this product
- Ready-to-use consistency: eliminates dilution, labeling, and mixing variability common with concentrates.
- Cleaner + disinfectant behavior: formulated with surfactants for cleaning while delivering quaternary ammonium disinfection performance (as directed).
- Defined contact times: tech sheet highlights 3-minute hospital disinfectant activity for listed organisms and a 5-minute tuberculocidal claim (as directed on previously cleaned hard, non-porous surfaces).
- Program-fit documentation: EPA registration and published tech sheet/SDS support quality review and training.
- Convenient delivery format: 32 oz trigger spray supports point-of-use application without decanting.
4) Materials, composition, and build
Conflikt is a dual-quaternary ammonium disinfectant solution. The manufacturer tech sheet lists two active ingredients at 0.105% each:
n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30% C16, 5% C12, 5% C18) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (0.105%) and
n-Alkyl (68% C12, 32% C14) dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides (0.105%), with inert ingredients making up the balance.
From a “build” standpoint, the 32 oz format is a trigger spray bottle intended for direct application to hard surfaces. In practice, the bottle format is part of the control plan:
it reduces secondary transfers but introduces nozzle/trigger-touch handling risks that should be addressed in receiving, staging, and use technique.
5) Specifications in context
| Attribute |
Conflikt 4102 |
| Brand / manufacturer |
Decon Laboratories, Inc. (Decon) |
| SOSCleanroom SKU |
4102 |
| Chemistry |
Quaternary ammonium (dual-quat), ready-to-use |
| EPA registration |
EPA Reg. No. 1839-83-56753 |
| Active ingredients (manufacturer tech sheet) |
n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides 0.105%
n-Alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chlorides 0.105%
|
| Format |
32 oz trigger spray bottle |
| Case configuration (SOSCleanroom listing) |
Case; 6 bottles per case (32 oz trigger spray bottles) |
| Contact time anchors (manufacturer tech sheet) |
Hospital disinfectant activity: 3 minutes for listed organisms (as directed).
Tuberculocidal activity: 5 minutes against Mycobacterium tuberculosis BCG (Mycobacterium bovis) on previously cleaned hard, non-porous surfaces (as directed).
See tech sheet/label for full organism list and conditions.
|
| Shelf life (manufacturer tech sheet) |
1 year |
| Storage guidance (manufacturer tech sheet/SDS) |
Store in a dry place no lower than 50°F or higher than 120°F; store in original tightly closed container. |
| Availability (SOSCleanroom listing) |
7 – 10 business days |
| Weight (SOSCleanroom listing) |
16.00 lbs |
| Country of origin |
Not stated in source basis. |
6) Performance and cleanliness considerations
The biggest performance gap with ready-to-use quats is not chemistry—it is execution. Disinfection claims depend on applying enough product to fully wet the surface and
keeping it wet for the specified contact time. If the surface dries early (airflow, warm equipment, under-application), the practical fix is to re-apply to maintain continuous wetness.
Quats can leave a light film on some finishes depending on surface energy and wiping method. Where residue matters (optics-adjacent work, certain sensor housings, glossy plastics),
test the workflow in a controlled area: confirm appearance after dry-down, confirm whether a follow-up wipe with a compatible rinse step is required by your SOP, and avoid “over-spray”
into seams and crevices that can wick product and re-release it later.
For surfaces in direct contact with food, the manufacturer states a rinse with potable water is required after use. For plastic and painted surfaces, spot testing on an inconspicuous area is recommended.
7) Packaging, sterility, traceability, and country of origin
Conflikt 4102 is supplied as a 32 oz trigger spray in a case configuration of 6 bottles (SOSCleanroom listing). The manufacturer provides a tech sheet and SDS supporting
hazard communication, storage limits, and efficacy/contact-time framing. Decon also maintains a certificate-of-analysis lookup tool on its product page for lot-based documentation access.
Sterility is not claimed in the reviewed source basis. If a sterile disinfectant is required for aseptic-area use, select a product that explicitly publishes sterility assurance and packaging controls.
For Conflikt, the recommended control is disciplined handling: keep the spray head clean, avoid touching the nozzle to surfaces, and prevent cross-zone bottle movement without decontamination.
Country of origin is not stated in the source basis reviewed. If COO is required for your documentation packet, obtain it through approved supplier documentation rather than assumption.
8) Best-practice use
Quat disinfection technique that stays consistent from shift to shift
- Pre-clean when needed: if visible soil is present, remove it first so the disinfectant can contact the surface properly (the tech sheet notes efficacy in the presence of organic soil, but housekeeping discipline still matters).
- Spray for full wet coverage: apply enough product so the entire target area is visibly wet. Avoid a fine “mist only” approach that dries in seconds.
- Hold the contact time: use the label/tech sheet contact-time requirements as your baseline. If the surface starts to dry before the interval is complete, re-wet to maintain continuous wetness.
- Wipe with intent: when wiping is required, use a clean, low-linting wipe. Wipe in one direction with overlap; avoid reusing a saturated wipe across multiple zones or “clean-to-dirty” reversal strokes.
- Manage residues deliberately: on residue-sensitive surfaces, validate whether your SOP requires a post-disinfection rinse step. For food-contact surfaces, the manufacturer states a potable-water rinse is required.
- Protect the spray head: treat the trigger/nozzle as a contamination transfer point. Do not rest it on benches; do not allow the nozzle to touch the surface; if it does, decontaminate or replace per SOP.
- Follow SDS controls: the SDS calls out eye irritation and environmental hazards; use appropriate eye/hand protection and prevent release to drains and waterways.
9) Common failure modes
- Early dry-out: insufficient volume or high airflow prevents maintaining the required wet contact time.
- “Mist and move on” behavior: spraying too lightly and assuming disinfection occurred without a time-controlled wet film.
- Nozzle contact contamination: touching the spray head to surfaces transfers soil back to the bottle and into the next area cleaned.
- Residue complaints: over-application or improper wiping leaves film that affects visual inspection or downstream processes.
- Surface compatibility surprises: skipping spot tests on plastic/painted surfaces and discovering hazing or finish changes after deployment.
- Storage drift: storing outside the 50°F–120°F range or leaving containers open, increasing risk of performance variability and handling issues.
10) Closest competitors
In the ready-to-use quat category, meaningful comparisons usually come down to label claims/contact times, residue behavior, surface compatibility, documentation availability,
and whether the format supports your handling discipline (trigger spray vs wipes vs concentrates).
- Clorox Healthcare® Quaternary Cleaner Disinfectant (RTU): widely used EPA-registered quat benchmark; compare dwell times and residue/finish outcomes for your surfaces.
- Diversey Virex® II 256 (concentrate): common quat disinfectant that requires dilution and labeling controls; often compared on program cost and mixing discipline.
- Ecolab® Neutral Disinfectant Cleaner (concentrate): frequent comparator for broad housekeeping programs; evaluate label claims and dilution controls against your SOP and training capacity.
11) Critical environment fit for this product
Conflikt 4102 fits best in controlled workspaces and cleanroom-adjacent environments that need a ready-to-use disinfectant for hard, non-porous surfaces and can reliably execute
time-controlled wet contact. It is commonly aligned with laboratory housekeeping and support-area disinfection where “simple and consistent” is a major operational requirement.
It is less suitable where sterility is required at the point of use (no sterility claim in the reviewed source basis) or where residue sensitivity is extremely tight without a validated
follow-up rinse/wipe step. If your contamination control strategy requires rotation with sporicides or oxidizers, Conflikt can play a role as a daily-use quat while other chemistries cover broader spectra—validate through your program requirements.
12) SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique.
It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations.
Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific surfaces,
solvents, cleanliness limits, inspection methods, and risk profile. In short: use these best-practice suggestions to strengthen your SOPs—not to replace them.
13) Source basis
- SOSCleanroom product page: https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/solutions/conflikt-4102-quaternary-ammonium-quat-disinfectant-32-oz/
- Manufacturer product page (DeconLabs, Conflikt): https://deconlabs.com/products/disinfectant-conflikt/
- Manufacturer Technical Data Sheet PDF (Conflikt Tech sheet, Rev. 05/2022): https://deconlabs.com/tds/CONFLIKT%20Tech%20sheet.pdf
- SOS-hosted Technical Data Sheet PDF (Conflikt Tech sheet, Rev. 05/2022): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Decon_pdf/CONFLIKT%20Tech%20sheet.pdf
- Manufacturer SDS PDF (Conflikt SDS, Date of Revision 12/31/2024R): https://deconlabs.com/sds/Conflikt%20SDS.pdf
- SOS-hosted SDS PDF (Conflikt SDS, Date of Revision 07/17/2015): https://www.soscleanroom.com/content/Decon_pdf/Conflikt%20SDS.pdf
- ISO (cleanroom/controlled environment reference point): https://www.iso.org/standard/53394.html
- FDA (regulated manufacturing context): https://www.fda.gov/
- ASTM (test methods and materials standards): https://www.astm.org/
- IEST (contamination control recommended practices): https://www.iest.org/
SOSCleanroom is the source for this Technical Vault entry.
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Last reviewed: Jan. 8, 2026
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