All About Peracetic Acid PAA Test Strips

Bartovation® Peracetic Acid (PAA) Test Strips, 0-50, 0-160, 0-1000, and 0-3000 ppm. Food service producers and suppliers rely on Bartovation® PAA Test Strips to facilitate  product compliance and lower quality control costs. The most economical way to reliably  test the strength of PAA solutions, these strips are available in four different ranges: 

PPA01V100 [0-50 ppm PAA] Instantly measures the concentration of PAA residuals on surfaces and food products. It can be used to test residuals simply by wetting the test pad at the end of the strip with distilled water & pressing  against the skin of the fruit, vegetable or poultry. The strip reacts immediately with a sensitivity of 2.5 ppm. 

Comparable to: LaMotte Insta-test Analytic 3000LR*

PPA03V100 [0-160 ppm PAA] Instantly measures the concentration of PAA from 0-160 ppm, a common range of sanitizing for vegetable and fruit production. Distilleries nationwide also make use of this popular test. 

Comparable to: LaMotte Insta-test Analytic 3000*

PPA02V100 [0-1000 ppm PAA] Instantly measures PAA solutions from 0-1000 ppm and,  among its many uses, is ideal for ensuring compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) food and safety regulations. 

Comparable to: LaMotte Insta-test Analytic 3000HR*

PPA04V50 [0-3000 ppm PAA] Instantly measures PAA solutions from 0-3000 ppm, a common range for solutions requiring a high level of disinfection.

Our PAA Test Strips Are:

• Proudly made in the USA 
• Packaged in moisture wicking bottles, which ensure the strips remain accurate during their shelf life 
• Designed to provide results instantly, eliminating wait time
• Highly economical and ready to ship – with most orders shipping in as little as 24 hours

Technical Information: 

• Packed in moisture-wicking, flip-top bottle 
• Labels include color chart, lot number and expiration date 
• Strip dimensions are 2.5″ x .1875″ [64mm (L) x 5mm (W)] 

Does the presence of hydrogen peroxide in solution impair the performance of Peracetic Acid test strips?

Peracetic acid formulations typically include acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, which help stabilize the peracetic acid. Bartovation PAA test strips are specifically designed to measure peracetic acid levels even in the presence of these stabilizing agents.

To evaluate the performance of the test strips, we prepare standards using a commercially available concentrate containing approximately 15–18% peracetic acid. The exact concentration of peracetic acid in these standards is confirmed using a drop count test kit.

*LaMotte and INSTA-TEST are registered trademarks of LaMotte Chemical Products Company, Chestertown, MARYLAND. These Bartovation products are neither endorsed, nor sponsored by or affiliated with LaMotte Company.