Hypochlorous Acid

A Safe, Non-Toxic, Non-Irritating and Highly Effective Disinfectant 

The new health challenge posed by CoVID-19 calls for enhanced  sanitation solutions. At present harsh chemical disinfectants such as 70% alcohol or bleach are generally employed. These are effective at eliminating the CoVID-19 virus, but there is a trade off: they pose a risk to humans and the environment. Possible adverse effects include skin and eye irritation, allergies and respiratory symptoms.

Fortunately there is a far superior alternative. Electrolyzed saline - also known as hypochlorous acid (HOCl) - is a highly effective safe sanitizing agent.

A Highly effective solution

Hypochlorous acid is as effective, or even more effective than many of the common disinfectant options currently in use. It is very efficient at eliminating bacteria, fungi and viruses. 

A study carried out in 2016 at the University of Washington School of Public Health found that HOCl was more than 99.999 percent effective in eliminating coronavirus OC43, which has a very similar protein envelope structure to COVID-19. In fact HOCL is estimated to be at least 60-80 times more effective than bleach - and is gentle on the skin as explained below.

Safety

HOCl is both non-irritating and safe. It is actually a naturally occurring molecule, generated by immune cells as a means of self defense.  There are a number of commercially available HOCl products that are used as eye rinses, oral rinses or for wound care. In fact, it is so safe to inhale that it is being evaluated as a treatment for throat and lung infections. 

Many compounds are used as fogging agents to effectively control the spread of respiratory viruses such as CoVID-19. In contrast to HOCl, the use of other fogging agents of similar efficacy such as  peracetic acid, ozone, chlorine dioxide or peroxides require PPE and other safety measures to protect those carrying out the sanitation measures, the public and the environment. The use of PPE and evacuation of the public is completely unnecessary with HOCl.

If dispensed from a micro-mist ULV apparatus, HOCl can be even used on computers and other items which can be damaged by excessive moisture. Furthermore,  HOCl affords an additional advantage over bleach and peroxide-based chemicals because it will not cause discoloration of most carpets, furniture and textiles.

It is also an ideal alternative to potentially drying and irritating alcohol based hand sanitizers. As it is so safe and effective, inhaled hypochlorous acid has also been evaluated as part of a protocol for treatment of CoVID-19 infection.

Application

Hypochlorous acid can be used in all business, healthcare and hospitality and other service environments. In fact it is so safe that the FDA has  approved HOCl for sanitizing food items such as fruits, vegetables, seafood and food prep areas. It can be used to rapidly disinfect any surface and is ideal for any business or home environment:

  • Medical or Dental Offices

  • Hospitals

  • Hair and Nail Salons, Massage Therapists

  • Hotels

  • Public and Private Transport Vehicles

  • Grocery and other Retail Stores

  • Professional Offices

  • Public Spaces

  • Homes

  • Many Others


Product Quality

It is important to ensure that the HOCl is properly produced and preserved in order to guarantee efficacy against CoVID-19 and other pathogens. It is critical that the batch is properly generated, tested and stored to ensure that each customer receives an optimal product. Luminnova Health guarantees quality and a proper chain of custody in delivering a high quality, safe product at a cost that is comparable to less desirable alternative disinfectants.

For more information on HOCl supplies, convenient and cost effective ULV foggers,  hand sanitizer sprays, mini-nebulizers and other CoVID-19 preventative solutions, visit our Luminnova Health Store or email us.