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Odorscience develops chlorine dioxide-based antimicrobial solutions for residential and commercial decontamination, utilizing a patented pouch technology that enhances the efficiency of chlorine dioxide generation. This proprietary system allows precise and portable chlorine dioxide production, effective against a wide range of pathogens while being environmentally safe and suitable for remote locations. The document also compares chlorine dioxide to traditional disinfectants like ozone and bleach, showcasing its superior effectiveness and safety profile.
Os presentation 012612
- 1. Who Are We? We generate chlorine dioxide, the most powerful biocide “cleaner/deodorizer”, to decontaminate odor, bacteria, mold and mildew infestation in residential & commercial spaces Our patented proprietary micro reactor “pouch” generates small to large volumes of liquid & air release chlorine dioxide to achieve pathogen decontamination never seen before in odor/mold/mildew remediation
- 2. CHLORINE DIOXIDE AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT Chlorine dioxide has been used widely as a disinfectant in drinking water and as a bleaching agent in the textile and paper industries. In these applications, chlorine dioxide is produced by the reaction of acid or chlorine gas with sodium chloriteusing generators. The generated gas has varying degrees of purity depending on the generator type and its operation. Generators, regardless of capacity, are stationary systems limited in their use to a specific application site. Applications requiring lower quantities of chlorine dioxide can be approached by the use of the so-called "stabilized chlorine dioxide". This terminology is actually a misnomer as in reality the stabilization refers to sodium chlorite (precursor of chlorine dioxide). "Stabilized chlorine dioxide" still requires activation of the sodium chlorite solution with an acid. This approachor any other "two-part system" is normally done at the application site requiring trained personnel to properly activate the product. In addition, the use of "stabilized chlorine dioxide" requires mixing equipment and the storage and manipulation of acids. Transportation of "stabilized chlorine dioxide" also involves large volumes of water resulting in a costly and difficult operation for remote uses. The advent of "dry-media" chlorine dioxide has provided an efficient and easy-to-use method to generate solutions of chlorine dioxide. There are, however, several critical parameters, which must be considered when designing a truly effective device based on "dry-media" chlorine dioxide. Physical separation of the reactants as well as physical isolation of the device from the external environment is absolutely necessary to avoid a premature and unwanted reaction. Similarly, the reaction's conditions required for the optimum conversion of sodium chlorite to chlorine dioxide must be controlled to effectively dissolve the reactants and allow chlorine dioxide gas to dissolve in water. OdorSCIENCE has been involved in various aspects of "dry-media" chlorine dioxide since 1995 resulting in the development of a proprietary device that uses membrane technology to achieve the following: (1) keep the reactants physically separated from each other, (2) isolate the reactants from the external environment, (3) allow sufficient water to dissolve the reactants and(4) allow chlorine dioxide gas to diffuse into water and/or air to produce a solution of chlorine dioxide. This device is called NosGUARD, Avanflex and TowerGUARD and consists of an engineered pouches constructed by using different types of different types membrane materials.
- 3. Our patented “pouch” system combines the utilization of membrane technology with a custom made heat- sealing procedure resulting in a defined space identified as the Membrane Micro Reactor Chamber or M2RC, or M2R where the reaction takes place. Within the M2RC, the conversion of sodium chlorite to chlorine dioxide takes place through a step mass transfer mechanism. The design of this patented pouch provides a physical space (M2RC) having a favorable environment for an efficient conversion of sodium chlorite to chorine dioxide. This conversion results in an economical process for the production of chlorine dioxide with minimum amounts of unreacted species and undesired by-products. Our product line of micro pouch reactor technology produces accurate concentrations of chlorine dioxide in a range from a few ppm's up to several thousands depending on specific applications and limitations. Therefore, OdorSCIENCE can bring you the ideal antimicrobial and sanitation agent in applications requiring precise amounts of a disinfectant capable of killing a broad spectrum of pathogens. Applications suitable for Our products even include cooling water treatment, food processing, drinking water disinfection and surface decontamination. Our invented technology platform also has a unique advantage in that it can be used in remote or isolated areas where electrical power is not available, thus being a truly portable system suitable for uses in natural disaster areas and areas exposed to bioterrorism. CHLORINE DIOXIDE AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT (page 2)
- 4. Now lets scale it up or down for any space Using our Proprietary Process & Formulations of Clo2 We can teach YOU to become a fully accredited professional decontamination/odor elimination specialist for consumers, business and natural disaster response. Citric Avanflex Non- Corrosive SAS
- 5. OdorSCIENCE will teach you to use the patented proprietary chemical compound delivery device (the patented Micro-Reactor Pouch) & the “use” protocols to achieve superior results in mold/mildew/odor/bacteria remediation in the air or any surface compared to any chemical compound or application now in use. OdorSCIENCE will teach class room and field use protocols on site for your and your customers at no cost to you. OdorSCIENCE will certify & insure pre/post testing, and application 100% or the customer’s money is refunded by OdorSCIENCE. OdorSCIENCE will supply with the products, protocols, training, promotion and 24/7 technical support exclusively to your geographic locations. Our Goal
- 6. 120 Years of proven powerful, safe chemistry…..now available for use through our patented, proprietary “pouch” technology. Safe to handle, no contact with any chemicals ever! No mixing!!! Highest Level Protection, Safe for People, Animals & the Planet
- 10. Comparison to Ozone Ozone in Home Air Purifiers- Information from the Environmental Protection Agency Although there are many ozone generator manufacturing companies that may claim otherwise, there is little evidence to suggest that ozone generators can rid indoor air of contaminants safely and be used as home air purifiers. According to research performed by the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, ozone generators can do more harm than good when it comes to the health of individuals. Manufacturers can make claims that these devices are able to eliminate any chemicals from the air harmlessly by changing their molecular structure. However, the EPA has gathered information and research that can prove how dangerous a ozone air purifiers can be when used indoors. The side effects of ozone is information that all people should be educated on before forming an opinion on the effectiveness of the product. Through scientific research that ahs been performed, it has been found that the effectiveness of ozone generators may not bevery efficient. Ozone may take months or years to eliminate many common chemicals found in indoor air. The reaction process is not instant and cantake a long amount of time to finish and eliminate these chemicals. Ozone has also been proven to not be effective at reaching a number of chemicals that are commonly found indoors. Carbon monoxide and formaldehyde are two dangerous chemicals that can mostly be found indoors and ozone is notable to react and eliminate either of these chemicals efficiently. There are also a number of chemicals found in indoor air that ozone can takea while to react to and eliminate. When the reaction to these chemicals finally does occur, by-products are released that can be harmful and irritating to people. When ozone was used to clean a room in home air purifiers after the installation of a new carpet, it was found that the new carpet odor and chemical odor were reduced. However, in the reaction process that ozone went through to eliminate these odors, the number of chemicalsin the air increased and aldehydes were found to be produced in the air by the use of the ozone. Formic acid was also found to be present in the air after the ozone was released to do its job. Both of these types of chemicals have the ability to irritate the lungs if a great amount is inhaled. Ozone home air purifiers cannot assure a clean indoor environment because they do not remove particles from indoor air. Theyare only able to change odors and chemicals but cannot do anything to eliminate harmful particles in the air such as dust or pollen. Some manufacturers do contain an “ion generator” in order to address these harmful particles. Ion generators disperse charged ions into the air, which attach to the particles in the air and give them an opposite charge. This charge causes the particles to attach to the closest solid surface available, often furniture or a wall. This can be dangerous to the indoor environment since the particles are not eliminated but are just stuck to nearby surfaces in the room.The efficiency of ion generators at removing particles such as mold spores and pollen from the air is still unknown. However, research has discovered that electrostatic home air purifiers are found to be a lot more efficient at removing these harmful indoor contaminants than an ion generator. The research that was conducted by many sources and compiled by the Environmental Protection Agency is very helpful for consumers who are interested in purchasing a home air purifier. The harmful by-products that can be produced by an ozone generator were measured and seen by many organizations that researched this topic. All consumers should know the danger that comes hand in hand with operating an ozone generator. Thanks to the research set forth by the EPA, people now are informed that not all manufacturers of ozone generators tell the whole truth about their air purifiers. With the help of the education that the Environmental Protection Agency has made available, these consumers can research the side effects and downfalls of these products themselves and now know what to look out for. Ozone generators may be pitched as an effectiveway to achieve quality indoor air, but their harmful side effects and by products make them something to be weary of and consumers should bewarned of their performance.
- 11. Comparison to Chlorine and Bleach Avanflex (a chlorine dioxide product) vs. sodium hypochlorite Used for years in water purification and in swimming pools, chlorine dioxide is a more potent and much more selective oxidizer than bleach (sodium hypochlorite), so therefore it is much less affected by organic contamination. For instance, 10 parts of bleach chlorine are destroyed by 1 part of ammonia. In contrast, chlorine dioxide is unaffected by ammonia, and so is potentially an effective weapon in the superbug war. However, there is a problem. Chlorine dioxide is a very reactive chemical, an electron scavenger, and so is usually generated by special equipment when and where it is required. UNTIL NOW! THE POUCH The ideal material is one which is stable, easily stored, and can be activated, ready for use, (only with humidity) when needed. Avanflex is highly effective against a wide range of organisms, including the SUPERBUGS: Clostridium difficile MRSA Noro virus To set the C.difficile results in perspective, a standard European test for sporicides (with a more innocuous test organism) requires, for a disinfectant to pass the test, a 3 log (i.e. 1000 fold) reduction in spore count, in one hour's exposure.* Avanflex, against actual C.difficile spores, achieves 5 to 6 logs (i.e. 100,000 to 1 million-fold reduction) in 5-7 minutes at 1:400 dilution. Some typical results for Difficil-S
- 12. Other susceptible organisms: Salmonella typhimurium Proteus vulgaris E.coli (Escherichia coli) Candida albicans Corynebacterium phyogenes Listeria monocytogenes Salmonella enteritidis Pseudomonas aeruginosa Aspergillus niger *Test method BS EN 13704:2002 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines the three levels of disinfection in its "Guidelines for the Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Healthcare and Public-Safety Workers." High-level disinfection can be expected to destroy all microorganisms, with the exception of high numbers of bacterial spores. Intermediate-level disinfection inactivates Mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses, and most fungi, but it does not necessarily kill bacterial spores. Low-level disinfection can kill most bacteria, some viruses, and some fungi, but it cannot be relied on to kill resistant microorganisms such as tubercle bacilli or bacterial spores. Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) is considered a low-level disinfectant. Chlorine Dioxide is considered a High-level disinfectant. Capable of all viruses and spores. Here are some other high-intermediate low-level & intermediate-level disinfectants verses chlorine dioxides. Alcohols demonstrate variable effectiveness against some bacterial and fungal species. They are good general-use disinfectants that are fast acting, leave no residue, and compatibly combine with other disinfectants (quaternaries, phenolics, and iodine) to form tinctures. Aldehydes are effective against a wide spectrum of bacteria and viruses, are sporicidal when used properly (10-hour contact period), and demonstrate activity against vegetative bacteria, spores, and viruses. Activated Glutaraldehyde requires limited and controlled use because of its toxic properties. It must only be used while wearing a ventilated hood. It has limited stability after activation (for alkaline glutaraldehyde). Chlorine Dioxide are used as sanitizers, disinfectants and sterilants. Effective against all types of microorganisms. Broad spectrum Ph. Seconds to minutes contact time. Not corrosive at use concentrations. ClO2 and byproducts are readily reduced to environmentally safe chloride ions. Chlorine compounds are good disinfectants for the clean-up of blood or body-fluid spills. They have a biocidal effect on M. tuberculosis, S. aureus, other vegetative bacteria, and HIV after 10-20 minutes, 1:5 dilution (250 ppm) for bacterial spores and mycobacteria. Diluted chlorine bleach stored at room temperature in a closed plastic container
- 13. will deteriorate by one half after one month, neutralizes rapidly in the presence of organic matter, is good for decontamination of HBV, HCV, HIV, and the clean-up of biohazardous spills. Undiluted bleach is good for surface disinfecting after possible contamination with the CJD virus; however NIH recommends 1.0 N NaOH. Iodophor is effective against vegetative bacteria and viruses. It demonstrates poor activity against bacterial spores, however it has a rapid biocidal action. It is effective against Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms, some viruses, and tubercle bacilli, and is most effective in acid solutions. It can vaporize at 120º F to 125º F (should not be used in hot water), and its effectiveness can be reduced by organic matter. It is stable in storage if kept cool and tightly covered. It is still active if the solution is brown or yellow. Mercurials demonstrate poor activity against vegetative bacteria and are not effective on spores. They are toxic and not recommended for use. Phenolic compounds are effective against vegetative bacteria, fungi, and lipid-containing viruses. They have low solubility in water, are stable in storage, are germicidal against Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms and tubercle bacilli, are effective over a large pH range, and have limited sporicidal activity. Prolonged contact deteriorates rubber, and can cause skin and eye irritation. Not for use on food-contact surfaces. Quaternary ammonium compounds are acceptable to control vegetative bacteria and non-lipid-containing viruses. They are stable in storage, have no odor but act as deodorizers. They are non-irritating to skin but skin or eye contact should be avoided. They are effective at temperatures up to 212º F, are effective against Gram-positive organisms, are bacteriostatic in high dilutions, are ineffective against tubercle bacilli, spores, and viruses, are more effective in alkaline than acid solutions, are neutralized by soap, and their effectiveness is reduced by organic material. To Recap, Chlorine Dioxide is the best broad spectrum biocide available and now can be used at the point of use in healthcare and home. More effective decontamination—works against a wide variety of bacteria, yeasts, viruses, fungi, protozoa, spores, molds, mildews and other microbes. Shorter contact time—rapid kill of target organisms, often in seconds. Minimal corrosion. Low toxicity. Biodegradability in the environment. Does not generate harmful byproducts. Unique in its ability to deliver mg to kg quantities of chlorine dioxide without costly training or equipment. Effectively performs in low concentrations over a wide range of pH levels. Chlorine dioxide is approximately 10 times more soluble in water than chlorine. By comparing the oxidation strength and oxidation capacity of different disinfectants, one can conclude that chlorine dioxide is effective at low concentrations. Chlorine dioxide is not as reactive as ozone or chlorine and it only reacts with sulphuric substances, amines and some other reactive organic substances. In comparison to chlorine and ozone, less chlorine dioxide is required to obtain an active residual disinfectant. It can also be used when a large amount of organic matter is present.
- 14. Availability of chlorine per mol weight. Chlorine is a much more powerful oxidant than chlorine or any hypochlorite. Does chlorine dioxide oxidize in the same way as chlorine? Contrary to chlorine, chlorine dioxide does not react with ammonia nitrogen (NH3) and hardly reacts with elementary amines. It does oxidize nitrite (N02) to nitrate (NO3). It does not react by breaking carbon connections. No mineralization of organic substances takes place. At neutral pH or at high pH values, sulphuric acid (H2SO3) reduces chlorine dioxide to chlorite ions (ClO2 - ). Under alkalic circumstances chlorine dioxide is broken down to chlorite and chlorate (ClO3 -) : Advantages The interest in the use of chlorine dioxide as an alternative for or addition to chlorine for disinfection has increased in the last few years. Chlorine dioxide is a very effective bacterial disinfectant and it is even more effective than chlorine for the disinfection of water that contains viruses. Chlorine dioxide has regained attention because it is effectively deactivates the chlorine-resistant pathogens Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Chlorine dioxide removes and prevents bio film. Disinfection with chlorine dioxide does not cause odor nuisance. It destroys phenols, which can cause odor and taste problems. Chlorine dioxide is more effective for the removal of iron and manganese than chlorine, especially when these are found in complex substances. Does chlorine dioxide form chlorinated disinfection byproducts? The use of chlorine dioxide instead of chlorine prevents the formation of harmful halogenated disinfection byproducts, for example trihalomethanes and halogenated acidic acids. Chlorine dioxide does not react with ammonia nitrogen, amines or other oxidizable organic matter. Chlorine dioxide removes substances that can form trihalomethanes and improves coagulation. It does not oxidize bromide into bromine. When bromide containing water is treated with chlorine or ozone, bromide is oxidized into bromine and hypobromous acid. After that these react with organic material to form brominated disinfection byproducts, for example bromoform. Is the chlorine dioxide concentration needed for sufficient disinfection high? The use of chlorine dioxide reduces the health risk of microbial pollutions in water and at the same time decreases the risk of chemical pollutions and byproducts. Chlorine dioxide is a more effective disinfectant than chlorine, causing the required concentration to kill microorganisms to be much lower. The required contact time is also very low.
- 15. TRADITIONAL CHLORINE DIOXIDE TECHNOLOGIES Disadvantages For Small and Medium Scale Application C it l t• Capital costs • Training • Safety • MaintenanceMaintenance • Regulatory permits • Transportation costs • Disposal
- 17. ClO2 GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM NosGUARDTM • Self-activate to generate ClO2 gas into environment. No spraying, pouring, wiping, l t id b tt i i d NosGUARDTM aerosol cartridges, or batteries are required. • Tri-action mechanism: O idi i d i d i th i• Oxidizing odor-causing compounds in the air. • Eliminating harmful microorganisms in the air • Neutralizing harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the air.( ) • Effective at controlling odors related to households, pets, molds/mildews, tobacco, food, fire and flood damage, garbage, and etc. • Fast release (decontamination) and slow release ( i t ) d t li t t diff t(maintenance) product lines to meet different application requirements.
- 18. NosGUARDTM - APPLICATION • Car/bus/RV interior deodorization • Hotel tobacco smell removal • Hospital chute room odor control • Toilet hygiene maintenanceHotel tobacco smell removal • Extend shelf life of cut flowers Toilet hygiene maintenance • Storage room maintenance • Fire and flood remediation • Hunting gears/clothes scene removal • Extend freshness of raw agricultural commodities • Hunting gears/clothes scene removal • Sport body armor odor control • Closet/locker deodorization • Shoes deodorization • Military/police body armor/gears odor control Shoes deodorization
- 20. ClO2 SOLUTION DELIVERY SYSTEM AvanflexTM • Self-activate to generate ClO2 solutions. Neutral pH solution, non corrosive as ClO2 generated ith id AvanflexTM with acid. • Multifunctional uses on surfaces as: D d i Di i f t tDeodorizer Disinfectant Sanitizer Sterilizer • Fast acting effective at low usage concentration• Fast acting, effective at low usage concentration. • Effective against biofilm, and kill bacteria hiding underneath itunderneath it. • AvanflexTM•s ClO2 solution can be used for mopping, spraying, soaking, dipping and floodingpp g, p y g, g, pp g g Performacide™ Performacide™
- 21. AVANFLEXTM – EFFICACY AT DIFFERENT USE CONCENTRATION 5 ppm Spraying or dipping to reduce spoilage microorganisms extend freshness and 100 ppm (Disinfectant) Salmonella choleraesuis microorganisms, extend freshness and shelf life of raw agricultural commodities (e.g., fruit and vegetable) Staphlococcus aureus Pseudomonas aeruginosa Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) Corona virus 20- 50 ppm (Sanitizer) Salmonella typhimurium E. Coli Hepatitis A Mycobaterium bovis (TB) HIV-1 Poliovirus-1Co E. Coli O157:H7 Staphlococcus aureus Klebsiella pneumonia Penicillium digitatum Rotavirus Feline Calicivirus Trichophyton mentagrophytes Enterrococcus faecalisg Fusarium solani Botrytis Sp Influenza A virus
- 22. AVANFLEXTM – APPLICATION • Hospital/clinic/nursing home - surfaces sanitation and disinfection • Sport/gym facility - odor control and sanitation • Hotel bathroom - odor control and sanitation • Industrial shipping container - sanitation and disinfection.Industrial shipping container sanitation and disinfection. • Household - severe odor and mold/mildew removal • Food processing facility - extend produce freshness and sanitizer • Animal facilities- odor control, sanitation and disinfecction • Disaster area - surface sanitation and disinfection • Emergency and non-emergency water fountain •biofilm removal andEmergency and non emergency water fountain biofilm removal and disinfection
- 23. Our Mission: Managing Odor and Hygiene by Testing for Surface & Air & Indoor VOC Air Contamination