Radical Waters expects that its Electrochemically Activated Water (ECA) solutions will be effective in sanitising against the novel coronavirus.
In a very short period of time since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus in China, it has reached pandemic status. As a direct result of this pandemic, the demand for off-the-shelf sanitisers has increased beyond all expectations. The industrial and private sectors have most likely experienced a decline in supply in the wake of massive demand.
‘We are in the process of testing our ECA solutions in China against the coronavirus strain and are awaiting confirmation of its efficacy. However, based on ECA Anolyte’s proven track record of broad-spectrum efficacy and its ability to kill other enveloped viruses such as Herpes Simplex and more resistant non-enveloped viruses such as Polio and Hepatitis-A virus, we have every reason to believe that the results will be favorable. We can not make any definitive claims at this early stage,’ states David Friedland, MD Radical Waters.
Radical Waters expects that its Electrochemically Activated Water (ECA) solutions will be effective in sanitising against the novel coronavirus.
Effective sanitiser
ECA Anolyte has been successfully tested against a wide range of Microorganisms. Aside from active control of common food spoilage organisms, ECA is equally effective against 99.9 per cent of the tested dangerous human pathogens which include but are not limited to Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella spp and E. coli 0157.
Like most airborne viruses, the Coronavirus is transmitted by way of moisture or vapour droplets from infected people. Droplets can attach themselves to the skin as well as inanimate objects and survive for relatively long periods.
Physical sanitiser quantity/surface coverage, strength and contact time is key to the effective elimination of organism, and similarly to prevent cross-contamination to other people and objects.
300 times more potent than traditional santisers
While off-the-shelf sanitizers, when available, do work under the right application conditions, Radical Waters ECA Anolyte has shown to be up to 300 times more potent than traditional sanitisers. The reason for this is that unlike ‘regular sanitisers’, the Radical Waters Anolyte is based on an elevated ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) or ‘energy’ that microorganisms cannot resist. This high “electrical charge” destroys the protective lipid layer surrounding enveloped viruses, forcing them to collapse. Viruses cannot build a tolerance to ECA either; therefore, the risk of subsequent ‘super-bugs’ is greatly diminished.
It is important to note that Radical Waters ECA is safe to handle and store, and completely non-toxic to humans and animals. ECA’s formulation comprises of the same chemistry that the human body uses to defend itself from invading organisms. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is an extremely potent disinfectant that is neither too acidic nor too alkaline, which makes it completely safe when in contact with humans, but deadly for evading microorganisms.
ECA hand sanitation
Radical Waters ECA Anolyte has been trialed for handwashing. The results show that the Anolyte sterilized the hands after vigorous washing. The hand-washing study expert reads ‘Microscopic studies indicated that the ducts of the sebaceous glands were the major sites of growth. Sweat gland ducts contained little or no bacteria. Organisms on the surface of the skin may have grown on or in the skin itself, or maybe casual contaminants picked up from external sources.’
Anolyte, like any many other disinfectants, will disinfect hands, but it is essential to wash hands before sanitation due to the nature of the physiology of the skin.
ECA surface disinfection
Radical Waters ECA Anolyte was successfully trialed to disinfect surfaces at a poultry plant. The results were very favourable using the tested organism E.coli.
‘All dilutions, accepting the 1:100 solutions were effective for disinfection purposes using E.coli as a test organism.’
Radical Waters recommend that as a preventative measure, all surfaces must be regularly sanitized to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Radical Waters supply ECA equipment that supplies litre after litre of this safe disinfectant.
Advantages Of ECA Anolyte
- Wide range of applications – a full spectrum from oxidant to anti-oxidant requirements
- The flexibility of application routes – immersion, spraying, fogging, infusion etc.
- Safe: non-toxic to humans, animals and birds.
- Natural product = water and salt
- Environmentally friendly: Biodegradable
- Non-allergenic, non-sensitizing relative to chemical disinfectants and preservatives
Radial Waters supplies ECA Anolyte Generators globally. The company is also able to provide ECA solutions within South Africa from its offices in Johannesburg.
