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Superoxidized water (aka pure hypochlorous solution)?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Dec 12 10:09am | Replies (9)
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Thanks Sue, I'm afraid I need a translation for that study. I think it's saying a lot of microbacteria are resistant to chlorine but is hypochlorous solution the same as the commonly used chlorine? Or do different formulations not matter? I've bought a Purefy brand humidifier additive which is a hypochlorous solution & was looking to see exactly whether it's available to just dilute myself since the product is expensive. But as you say, I don't find anything about proportions. The Purefy company doesn't say anything about very short shelf life (what I bought would last at least a month). But then, the info they make available is very limited which isn't so reassuring either. So I'm hitting a wall at this point. Maybe Dr Falkinham as Scoop suggests!

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Dec 12 10:09am

Sorry I attached the wrong link - I have to go back and find the other one.

Here is the one I meant to use:
https://www.cdc.gov/infection-control/hcp/disinfection-sterilization/chemical-disinfectants.html
And here is the pertinent text:
"The microbicidal activity of a new disinfectant, "superoxidized water," has been examined The concept of electrolyzing saline to create a disinfectant or antiseptics is appealing because the basic materials of saline and electricity are inexpensive and the end product (i.e., water) does not damage the environment. The main products of this water are hypochlorous acid (e.g., at a concentration of about 144 mg/L) and chlorine. As with any germicide, the antimicrobial activity of superoxidized water is strongly affected by the concentration of the active ingredient (available free chlorine) 536. One manufacturer generates the disinfectant at the point of use by passing a saline solution over coated titanium electrodes at 9 amps. The product generated has a pH of 5.0–6.5 and an oxidation-reduction potential (redox) of >950 mV. Although superoxidized water is intended to be generated fresh at the point of use, when tested under clean conditions the disinfectant was effective within 5 minutes when 48 hours old 537. Unfortunately, the equipment required to produce the product can be expensive because parameters such as pH, current, and redox potential must be closely monitored. "

What is my takeaway? The potential is there, but as with many new or newish technologies, "the devil is in the details." Would I rely on it? Not personally; I would stick to a weekly or biweekly soak and scrub with good old bleach.

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