Hypochlorous Acid

Virucidal Hard - Surface Efficacy Test - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (COVID-19 Virus).

A greater than 4-log reduction or complete kill was obtained on all 3 replicates studied after a 5 minute contact time. This test was performed in order to substantiate virucidal efficacy claims for a test substance to be labeled as a virucide by determining the potential of the test substance to disinfect hard surfaces contaminated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus. Read More.

Why is HOCl more efficient at killing pathogens?

Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) vs. Sodium Hypochlorite (Chlorine Bleach)

Hypochlorous acid is one of the most effective and natural disinfectant in the chlorine family available in dilute solution. It eradicates all bacteria, mycobacteria, spores, fungi, viruses in a matter of seconds. It disinfects 200 to 300 times better than bleach and is 100% safe. Since HOCL has no electrical charge and a relatively low molecular weight, it is better able than the other chlorine-based disinfectants to penetrate the protective barriers around the germs. It also reacts more rapidly than chlorine-based disinfectants to oxidize (explode) the cell wall of all pathogens causing necrosis (rupturing of the cell) and destroys them.

HOCl for Domestic Use

Home Electrolysis Systems

There are many electrolysis systems that have been developed that generates stable hypochlorous acid using table salt and water. Distilled vinegar is sometimes added to lower the pH allowing a more concentrated free chlorine solution of hypochlorous acid molecule. For a home system, an important factor to consider is the quality of the electrolysis cell. Higher quality systems may cost more but will last much longer due to the durability of the alloys in the metals used to make the cells.

What are the benefits?

Hypochlorous acid will save you a lot of money and is 100% safe than the chlorine bleach. Hypochlorous acid is naturally produced by our white blood cells and is an essential part of our immune system. it is completely harmless even if accidently ingested

Where can it be used?

At home, hypochlorous acid can be useful anywhere you need a sanitizer even in the kitchen without worrying about the hazardous effect as it is non-flammable, natural disinfectant.
• Use hypochlorous acid for rinsing leafy or any other veggies and packaged food items also.
• For personal items such as toothbrushes or razors, hypochlorous acid is completely safe.
• Sanitizing laundry, sofa without damaging or discoloring clothing, hypochlorous acid is the answer.

HOCl for Commercial Use

HOCL through Electrocyclization?

Super-oxidized water aka Hocl is generated using water, salt and electricity. The process is called electrolysis and involves applying a direct electric current (DC) across a pair of electrodes immersed in a solution of ions to drive an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction. The key process is the removal or addition of electrons and therefore a change in the oxidation-reduction potential of the solution, generating neutral-to-acidic electrolyzed water (anolyte) for cleaning & sanitation and for water disinfection. The anolyte is composed primarily of the free chlorine molecule hypochlorous acid (HOCl), a powerful oxidant.

What are the benefits?

Hocl also known as Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water can replace all chemical sanitizers in restaurants such as quaternary ammonium (Quats), peroxide-based chemicals, and chlorine bleach.

Where can it be used?

• Electrolytically generated hypochlorous acid is safe and a suitable no-rinse antimicrobial for meat and poultry,
• cleaning and sanitize all equipment, food preparation areas at concentrations as high as 200 ppm
• Tables, Bars, and Glass Cleaning
• Feet Sanitation- A common route for bacteria entering the kitchen from the outside is through the soles of shoes
• Gyms, healthcare, hospitality, pools, parks & recreation, schools & crutches.

Food Safety

Major research in the field of food safety has been done regarding the practical applications of hypochlorous acid. The research clearly demonstrates that hypochlorous acid is safe and efficient for ensuring microbial counts are maintained below infectious levels on food and contact surfaces. The EPA recently added the ingredient to their official list of disinfectants effective against the coronavirus

Surface Sanitation

Hypochlorous Acid vs. Quaternary Ammonium (Quats)

Hypochlorous acid has advantages over chemicals such as Quats when sanitizing food contact surfaces because Quats are not safe on food. Before cleaning with Quats, all food must be removed from the area. This is not required when using hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorous acid can be used continuously throughout the workday regardless of whether food is exposed.

Direct Food Sanitation

Hypochlorous Acid vs. Ozone

Ozone is a gas and is not stable in solution therefore it cannot be used to sanitize contact surfaces. Ozone is however used for food sanitation however it must continuously be regenerated as it is continuously leaving solution into the air. it is an irritant to the lungs and respiratory tracts, ozone is limited in the concentrations that can be used, therefore limiting the oxidation potential that can be obtained for killing microbial pathogens.
Hypochlorous acid is non-irritant and is also stable in solution. Hypochlorous acid can be used at high concentrations (60 ppm) for food sanitation without requiring a post-rinse.

Research by Application

Research by Pathogen

The FDA Food Contact Notification 1811 allows for hypochlorous acid to be used on raw or processed fruits & vegetables, fish & seafood, meat, poultry and shell eggs at up to 60 ppm. Sanitizing Leafy Greens