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Ozone is an unstable molecule that reacts with organic material. Ozone affects microbial membranes and denatures metabolic enzymes. Ozone-enriched water kills microbes as effectively as chlorine. Ozone is an effective biocide against:
- Bio-Film
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi (yeast, mold and their spores)
- Protozoa (including cysts)
Ozone-enriched water can be sprayed directly on floors, drains, walls, wettable equipment, tanks (externally or internally) and clean rooms via a mobile or centralized system with hand-held, drop-down or low pressure sprayers.
Log Reduction Chart of Typical Organisms
Efficacy studies were conducted by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) according to AOAC Official Method 961.02; Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectants Test and AOAC Official Method 960.09; Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizing Action of Disinfectants provided the above results for DEL's AGW-0500, AGW-1500G, AGW-4015 and AGW-4025.
DEL’s surface sanitation systems are registered with NSF, ensuring OSHA’s safety compliance, and compliance to anti-microbial efficacy claims - AOAC Methods under the USEPA Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Disinfectant Technical Science Section (DIS/TSS). They are also listed in the NSF International White Book™ (former USDA White Book) under non-food compounds for no-rinse surface sanitation.
Based on industry experience, the amount of time necessary to attain sanitation depends on the amount of debris found in the area to be sanitized. Sweeping or removing heavy surface dirt first expedites the ozone sanitizing process. Time estimates for proper sanitation are difficult to predict due to the variety of areas, surface materials and contaminants. DEL recommends that end-users utilize their own sanitation efficacy testing protocol to determine necessary spray time.
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