PathoCide - Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)

Hypochlorous acid is produced via electrolysis. In case the solution’s pH is weakly acidic or neutral, the chlorine solution will have more hypochlorous acid.

Did you know that hypochlorous acid is 100 times more powerful than chlorine bleach? It is efficient at killing viruses and microbial pathogens.

Cleaning with hypochlorous acid is not just efficient, but it is also safe for your skin and eyes. Chlorine can be harmful, especially when you are allergic to certain chemicals.

Before dipping into a swimming pool, the instructors suggest you take a shower, and the same advisory is given after completing the swimming session. This is because chlorine is harmful for your eyes and skin. It causes irritation and, in some cases, the symptoms can be worse. On the other hand, even if a person consumes hypochlorous acid mistakenly, it will not cause any harm.

Using hypochlorous acid cleaning products is recommended, especially in homes where there are little children, pets, and elderly folks.

Always remember that sanitization chemicals which are distributed in concentrated forms are hazardous and toxic. Once in contact with your skin or eyes, it can cause irritation. Moreover, the inhalation of hazardous chemicals can be lethal. HOCL cleaning is much more convenient and safer as compared to using hazardous chemicals.

Even the process of making hypochlorous acid involves water, salt, and electricity. The makers don’t use protective gear to manufacture hypochlorous acid solution.

The Best Solution

HOCl is the most powerful oxidant in the chlorine family — more so than sodium hypochlorite (bleach). It has a weak, slightly acidic, neutral pH of 5-7 and naturally occurs in all mammals’ white blood cells. HOCl has been around since the dawn of animals and humans. It is soluble in water and forms an effective disinfectant; it benefits from being a nontoxic solution.

HOCl has a neutral charge; therefore, it does not repel bacteria but attracts them. HOCl easily penetrates bacteria walls, resulting in it quickly killing the cells.

HOCl is used in wound care, skin disinfection, food safety, water treatment, purification of oil and natural gas wells, deodorization and skin products, and as a food-safe sanitizer on both food products and food preparation surfaces. 

It is a strong disinfectant in health care and is an excellent cleaning solution.

The World Health Organization includes HOCl in its list of essential medicines, based on the following approvals:

• The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for uses on food products like meat, fruits and vegetables as well as on food-contact surfaces, utensils and other food-processing equipment.
• The FDA’s approval of more than 10 medical-grade HOCl solutions for wound care.
• The Department of Agriculture’s approval for use in the National Organic Program.
• The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) approval as a no-rinse food sanitizer and for use in drinking water as well as 17 product approvals for COVID-19 disinfection purposes.
• Health Canada, the Australian government and the Japanese National Institute of Technology and Evaluation’s use against coronavirus.
• Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (bahagian National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency) approved sanitizer for public area, food processing plant, health institution, and manufacturing plant.