The chemical agents known as "quats" are used for

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Quats (quaternary ammonium compounds) are primarily used for disinfection, which means reducing the microbial population to a level that is not harmful to health. They are not typically used for sterilization, which means eliminating all microbial life, nor are they used for quantifying antimicrobial activity. While they do have some antimicrobial properties, they are not typically used for antisepsis, which is the process of reducing the microbial population on living tissue.

The Chemical Agents Known as "Quats" Are Used for