hypochlorous acid: A green Disinfectant?
At Biosavety, we recognize the need for informed decisions about disinfectants’ ecological and clinical impact. That’s why we provide a comprehensive database of HOCl-related research. This resource empowers industries, healthcare providers, and policymakers to explore the environmental and health benefits of HOCl and integrate sustainable disinfection into their practices.
- Health Care
Inhalation of gaseous hypochlorous acid and its effect on human respiratory epithelial cells in laboratory model systems
- 2024
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry, Waterhygiene
Efficacy of treating bacterial bioaerosols with weakly acidic hypochlorous water: A simulation chamber study
- 2024
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
The effect of hypochlorous acid inhalation on the activity of antioxidant system enzymes in rats of different ages
- 2024
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water as a Potential Sanitizer in the Food Industry
- 2024
- Health Care
Evaluation of a Novel Hypochlorous Acid Based Hand Hygiene Product with Sporicidal Activity in an Inpatient Ward Setting
- 2024
- Health Care
Decontamination Effect of Hypochlorous Acid Dry Mist on Selected Bacteria, Viruses, Spores, and Fungi as Well as on Components of Electronic Systems
- 2024
- Health Care
Self-decomposition and half-life time of gaseous hypochlorous acid
- 2023
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed Water: An Innovative Alternative in the Food Industry
- 2023
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effect of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water on Growth, Diarrhea and Intestinal Bacteria of Newly Weaned Piglets
- 2023
- Health Care
HOCl Rapidly Kills Corona, Flu, and Herpes to Prevent Aerosol Spread
- 2023
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolysed water (hypochlorous acid) generation and efficacy against food-borne pathogens
- 2023
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
Antimicrobial efficacy, mode of action and in vivo use of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) for prevention or therapeutic support of infections
- 2023
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
Uses of gaseous hypochlorous acid for controlling microorganisms in indoor spaces
- 2023
- Health Care
Hypochlorous acid inactivates oral pathogens and a SARS-CoV-2-surrogate
- 2023
- Health Care
Time to rethink medical disinfection from a planetary health perspective
- 2023
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
Self-decomposition and half-life time of gaseous hypochlorous acid
- 2023
- Health Care
HOCl vs OCl−: clarification on chlorine-based disinfectants used within clinical settings
- 2023
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Microbial Control in Greenhouses by Spraying Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water
- 2023
- Health Care
Safety of Aerosolized Hypochlorous Acid to Disinfect the Egg Retrieval Procedure Room
- 2023
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of Electrolyzed Water in the Food Industry: A Review
- 2022
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
Can hypochlorous acid be a powerful sanitizer to replace alcohol for disinfection ? —Its bactericidal, degradation of the solutions under various storage condition, and steel rust effects
- 2022
- Health Care
Hypochlorous Acid Chemistry in Mammalian Cells—Influence on Infection and Role in Various Pathologies
- 2022
- Health Care
A Better Disinfectant for Low-Resourced Hospitals? A Multi-Period Cluster Randomised Trial Comparing Hypochlorous Acid with Sodium Hypochlorite in Nigerian Hospitals: The EWASH Trial
- 2022
- Health Care
Safe, Effective, and Cost-Efficient Air Cleaning for Populated Rooms and Entire Buildings Based on the Disinfecting Power of Vaporized Hypochlorous Acid
- 2022
- Health Care
Hypochlorous Acid Can Be the Novel Option for the Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Dry Eye through Ultrasonic Atomization
- 2022
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Slightly acidic electrolyzed water as an alternative disinfection technique for hatching eggs
- 2022
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
The Lesson Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Can an Active Chemical Be Effective, Safe, Harmless-for-Humans and Low-Cost at a Time? Evidence on Aerosolized Hypochlorous Acid
- 2022
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of Hypochlorous Acid Fogging: An Alternative Disinfection Method
- 2021
- Health Care
Inhalation of a fog of hypochlorous acid (HOCl): Biochemical, antimicrobial, and pathological assessment
- 2021
- Health Care
Prescribed exercise regimen versus usual care and hypochlorous acid wound solution versus placebo for treating venous leg ulcers
- 2021
- Health Care
Effective in vitro inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by commercially available mouthwashes
- 2021
- Health Care
Prescribed exercise regimen versus usual care and hypochlorous acid wound solution versus placebo for treating venous leg ulcers
- 2021
- Health Care
The Potential Use of Hypochlorous Acid and a Smart Prefabricated Sanitising Chamber to Reduce Occupation-Related COVID-19 Exposure
- 2021
- Health Care
Effective in vitro inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by commercially available mouthwashes
- 2021
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water as a disinfectant: A systematic review of factors affecting the production and efficiency of hypochlorous acid
- 2021
- Health Care
A sprayable Acid-Oxidizing solution containing hypochlorous acid (AOS2020) efficiently and safely inactivates SARS-Cov-2
- 2021
- Health Care
A sprayable Acid-Oxidizing solution containing hypochlorous acid (AOS2020) efficiently and safely inactivates SARS-Cov-2
- 2021
- Health Care
A Potential Benefit of Hypochlorous Acid - Facial Sanitisation
- 2021
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Hydrogen-mineral disinfectant water and its application in agriculture and livestock farming
- 2021
- Health Care
Healing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected wounds in diabetic db/db mice by weakly acidic hypochlorous acid cleansing
- 2020
- Health Care
COVID-19 prophylaxis in ophthalmology
- 2020
- Health Care
Antimicrobial efficacy of a very stable hypochlorous acid formula compared with other antiseptics used in treating wounds
- 2020
- Waterhygiene
Study on sterilization method of natural mineral water: Processed to hypochlorous acid water and used (E)
- 2020
- Health Care
Healing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected wounds in diabetic db/db mice by weakly acidic hypochlorous acid cleansing
- 2020
- Health Care
Whole-Room Hypochlorous Acid Atomizing Disinfection System on Healthcare Surface Contamination and Transfer
- 2020
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of New Concept Disinfectant, Huureka®, On Livestock Farming
- 2020
- Health Care
Water, Salt, Hypochlorous Acid and Infection Protection
- 2020
- Health Care, Agriculture and Food Industry, Waterhygiene
Hypochlorous Acid: A Review
- 2020
- Health Care
The use of hypochlorous acid lavage to treat infected cavity wounds
- 2020
- Health Care
Hypochlorous-acid-generating electrochemical scaffold for treatment of wound biofilms
- 2019
- Health Care
Status report on topical hypochlorous acid: clinical relevance of specific formulations, potential modes of action, and study outcomes
- 2018
- Health Care
Preliminary results of the of a stabilized hypochlorous acid solution in the management of Ralstonia pickettii biofilm on silicone breast implants
- 2018
- Health Care
Hypochlorous acid is antipruritic and antiinflammatory in a momodel of atopic dermatitis
- 2018
- Health Care
In vitro evaluation of a hypochlorous acid hygiene solution on established biofilms
- 2018
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Reduction of Particulate Matter and Ammonia by Spraying Acidic Electrolyzed Water onto Litter of Aviary Hen Houses: A Lab-Scale Study
- 2017
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Optimization of slightly acidic electrolyzed water spray for airborne culturable bacteria reduction in animal housing
- 2016
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Inactivation of bacteria on surfaces by sprayed slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water: in vitro experiments
- 2016
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of electrolyzed water as cleaning and disinfection agent on stainless steel as a model surface in the dairy industry
- 2016
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of sprayed hypochlorous acid solutions for their virucidal activity against avian influenza virus through in vitro experiments
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Antimicrobial efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed oxidizing water for reducing microbial contamination on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water in fresh-cut vegetable processing
- 2015
- Waterhygiene
Innovative ammonia stripping with an electrolyzed water system as pretreatment of thermally hydrolyzed wasted sludge for anaerobic digestion
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Detoxification of aflatoxin-contaminated maize by neutral electrolyzed oxidizing water
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Prevention of enzymatic browning of Chinese yam (Dioscorea spp.) using electrolyzed oxidizing water
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Aerosol disinfection capacity of slightly acidic hypochlorous acid water towards Newcastle disease virus in the air: An in vivo experiment
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effect of Electrolyzed Water on the Quality and Shelf Life of Fresh-Cut Lettuce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of electrolyzed water for reducing microbial contamination on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Impact of electrolyzed water on the shelf life and quality of fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effect of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water (SAEW) Treatment on the Microbial Reduction and Storage Quality of Fresh-Cut Cilantro
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on microbial contamination of fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effectiveness of slightly acidic electrolyzed water in reducing pathogens on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Disinfection of alfalfa sprouts using electrolyzed oxidizing water
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water as a potential sanitation agent for fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Efficacy of electrolyzed water in reducing foodborne pathogens on fresh fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water for improving safety and shelf life of fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Comparison of the sanitizing efficacy of electrolyzed water and chlorinated water for the inactivation of pathogens on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water for enhancing the safety and shelf life of fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water as a disinfectant for reducing microbial contamination on fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Efficacy of electrolyzed water as a disinfectant for fresh produce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Combined Effect of Thermosonication and Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water to Reduce Foodborne Pathogens and Spoilage Microorganisms on Fresh-Cut Kale
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water for improving the microbial safety and shelf life of fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Impact of electrolyzed water on microbial quality and shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Disinfection efficacy of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on fresh fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Comparison of electrolyzed water and traditional sanitizers for fresh produce decontamination
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of electrolyzed water for disinfection of fresh fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Efficacy of electrolyzed oxidizing water against various spoilage microorganisms on lettuce
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Impact of electrolyzed water on microbial quality and shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Effect of electrolyzed water on the microbial quality and shelf life of strawberries
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water spray scrubber for removing ammonia from air
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
A new perspective in controlling postharvest citrus rots: the use of electrolyzed water
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut bell peppers using electrolyzed water
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Comparison of electrolyzed water and conventional sanitizers for fresh produce disinfection
- 2015
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Airborne particulate matter and culturable bacteria reduction from spraying slightly acidic electrolyzed water in an experimental aviary laying-hen housing chamber
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Free chlorine loss during spraying of membraneless acidic electrolyzed water and its antimicrobial effect on airborne bacteria from poultry house
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Antimicrobial effect of slightly acidic electrolyzed water on bacteria in chicken houses
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water for reducing airborne pathogens in livestock housing
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Reduction of airborne bacteria in a layer breeding house using slightly acidic electrolyzed water spray
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Slightly acidic electrolyzed water for reducing airborne microorganisms in a layer breeding house
- 2014
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Use of electrolyzed water for biosecurity in poultry houses
- 2013
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water as a potential disinfectant for livestock housing
- 2013
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of slightly acidic electrolyzed water for reducing microbial contamination in broiler houses
- 2013
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Inactivation of avian influenza virus on surfaces using electrolyzed water
- 2013
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Electrolyzed water for reducing bacterial contamination in livestock drinking water systems
- 2012
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Use of electrolyzed water for reducing microbial contamination on poultry carcasses
- 2012
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Efficacy of electrolyzed water as a disinfectant for livestock housing
- 2011
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Impact of electrolyzed water on reducing microbial contamination in poultry processing plants
- 2011
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of electrolyzed water as a sanitizing agent for poultry houses
- 2010
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Application of electrolyzed water for improving hygiene in livestock housing
- 2010
- Waterhygiene
Drinking water disinfection by in-line electrolysis: Product and inorganic by-product formation
- 2010
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Use of electrolyzed water in the cleaning and disinfection of livestock housing facilities
- 2009
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Inactivation of avian influenza virus using electrolyzed water
- 2009
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Evaluation of the effectiveness of electrolyzed water for the disinfection of broiler houses
- 2008
- Agriculture and Food Industry
Antimicrobial efficacy of electrolyzed water in livestock environments
- 2008
- Waterhygiene
Effects of water source, dilution, storage, and bacterial and fecal loads on the efficacy of electrolyzed oxidizing water for the control of Escherichia coli O157: H7
- 2004
- Waterhygiene
In situ hypochlorous acid generation for the treatment of textile wastewater
- 2001
- Waterhygiene
Disinfection potential of electrolyzed solutions containing sodium chloride at low concentrations
- 2000
- Agriculture and Food Industry, Health Care
Air purification by hypochlorous acid gas
- 1941
Fundamental Advancements
Biosavety is built on the decision to use HOCl and HOCl(g), the only non-toxic biocidal substance available. While being safe for humans, animals, and the environment, HOCl is highly effective in neutralizing pathogens. This balance of safety and efficacy drives all our innovations.
Understanding HOCl(g)
We demonstrated that HOCl in its gaseous form is highly effective in neutralizing pathogens in air and on surfaces. This discovery confirmed its potential as a continuous and non-toxic biocidal solution.
Developing the Technology
We created the systems needed for precise and controlled use of HOCl(g). This includes sensors that measure concentrations with an accuracy of up to 1 ppb, advanced electrolysis for producing pure HOCl(w), and optimized evaporation methods for generating HOCl(g) continuously. We also patented the effective concentration range for safe application in occupied spaces.
Ensuring Safety and Compatibility
Extensive research validated that HOCl is safe for humans, animals, plants, and the environment. Its non-toxic nature, natural decomposition, and residue-free properties make it ideal for use in sensitive and dynamic environments. Toxicological studies, peer-reviewed publications, and EU approval reinforce its safety and reliability.