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Frequently Asked Questions about the SS-20 Sanitizing SystemWe understand that you take infection prevention seriously. We have included answers to some of the questions that are asked by professionals in infection control. If you have more specific questions, we are here to help you find answers. Links on the question page will connect you to answers on our website or from other sources. Should you have any further questions, please consult our Contact Us page. • Is the SS-20 Sanitizing System effective? • What type of pathogens is Formula D2 effective against? • How does alcohol kill pathogens? • What kind of PPE does the operator need to wear? • Where can I use the SS-20 Sanitizing System? • How much does a refill on the CO2 gas cost? • How long does a tank of CO2 or a quart of Formula D2 last? • What is the contact time for Formula D2 sanitizing solution? • I use bleach. Why should I use Formula D2? • I use E*OLAB XYZ Formula. Why should I use Formula D2? Is the Formula D2 Effective?Formula D2 sanitizing solution is more effective than 70% alcohol because it is 60% alcohol and a Four Chain Quat to provides residual killing power. Alcohol is the most widely acceptable and proven sanitizer and the quaternary compounds increase the effectiveness over alcohol alone. It is safe for humans, metals and plastics and the environment. There are many clinical studies to verify the antimicrobial effectiveness of alcohol and quaternary compounds. He have EPA approved test data for all pathogens listed on this site.[TOP] What types of Pathogens is Formula D2 effective against? Formula D2 is EPA registered as effective against HIV/AIDS,Hepatitis B, MRSA, Listeria, Pseudomonas Aeruginosa , E. Coli, Tubuculosis, Norovirus, and Avian Flu. In accordance with federal law, we may make these claims about FORMULA D2 because we have paid independent laboratories to test Formula D2 for each specific pathogen, and the test results have been reviewed and approved by the EPA. There are many pathogens that our company has not tested and submitted to the EPA, but this does not make these pathogens invulnerable to 60% alcohol and quat solutions.[TOP] How does alcohol kill pathogens?Alcohol is a natural antiseptic that has been used in the medical field for over 100 years because it kills pathogens in seconds, without water, and evaporates quickly. Alcohol mixed with water kills bacteria and viruses by dissolving proteins and disrupting normal cell activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of alcohol or alcohol based products in hospitals, home, work, and schools to stop the spread of pathogens. For more information about the CDC's recommendations, please visit their Web site: www.cdc.gov.[TOP] What kind of PPE does the operator need to wear?No special PPE is required to use the SS-20 Sanitizing System. If an operator is in a confined and airtight area, a special O2 sensor can be worn to confirm that suffient oxygen is available for breathing.[TOP] Where can I use Formula D2 sanitizing solution?The Formula D2 sanitizing solution used in the SS-20 Sanitizing System is suitable for operating suites, ambulances, waiting areas, cafeterias, locker rooms, aircraft, ships, food processing equipment, computer workstations or anyplace where pathogens are hard to reach. The use of alcohol provides a effective, non-corrosive, environmentally friendly alternative to bleach and other toxic and corrosive chemicals.[TOP] How much is a refill of CO2 gas?The SS-20 Sanitizing System system uses liquid CO2 gas. A national contract exists with PRAXAIR for cylinder refills at a very low cost. On the open market, many welding gas and hospital gas suppliers sell liquid CO2. A 20lb tank lasts for two hours of continuous spraying and I have paid as low as $18 for a refill on the open market. Your cost from PRAXAIR is less.[TOP] How long does a tank of liquid CO2 or a quart of Formual D2 last?The SS-20 Sanitizing System allows the operator to adjust the 'wetness' of the application. Some surfaces require more or less solution based on the user requirements. That being said, A SS-20 Sanitizing System used with the applicator trigger held wide open would use one CO2 tank and eight quarts of FORMULA D2 in two hours time and cover 4800 sq feet. Imagine sanitizing 1200 computer workstations at 4 sq ft each in two hours!! Another advantage of FORMULA D2 is the efficent use of sanitizing solution. Atomization creates a mist that reaches pathogens in small places and uses less sanitizing solution per square foot than hand sprayed chemicals. The solution is premixed, so waste is avoided and the correct concentration is assured. FORMULA D2 is chemically stable and has a long shelf life. [TOP] How long of a contact time is required for FORMULA D2?Contact time is relevant to infection prevention only to the extent where it defines the duration of time needed to kill a specific pathogen. Hand sprayed chemicals make claims of short contact time because they leave wet surfaces that must be dried by hand wiping. The contact time of chemicals that must be wiped means someone is waiting for the chemical to finish working before they can do the second drying step. This additional waiting time and wiping effort is known as waste. How much wasted time and effort does your current product require? A key advantage of FORMULA D2 is it's no-wiping formula. The operator does not have to wait at the location to wipe, they can move on to sanitize other surfaces. Most surfaces are dry in 5 minutes, only a invisible layer of quaternary amonium remains to kill pathogens for an additional 24 hours. No residue remains.[TOP] The elimination of wiping reduces labor, but most importantly, ELIMINATING WIPING ELIMINATES THE SPREAD OF PATHOGENS. If more contact time is needed, a heavier spray of FORMULA D2 may be applied, and the contact time is extended.[TOP] Bleach, also known as chlorine bleach or sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a powerful oxidizing chemical that when mixed with water, forms chlorine radicals that aggressively oxidize other substances. This makes sodium hypochlorite a powerful disinfectant. Aside from the economical purification of drinking water, sodium hypochlorite can be substituted in most commercial processes. The key advantage of sodium hypochlorite is it's low purchase price. In application, sodium hypochlorite corrodes and plastics and metals, decreasing the useful life of these materials. Chlorine is a respiratory irritant. It also attacks mucus membranes and burns the skin. As little as 3.5 ppm can be detected as an odor, and 1000 ppm is likely to be fatal after a few deep breaths. Exposure to chlorine should not exceed 0.5 ppm (8-hour time-weighted average - 40 hour week). Another hazard is the formation of dangerous chlorine gas when bleach comes into contact with ammonia. This can happen when it is accidentally mixed into a container with ammonia in it. Sodium hypochlorite must be mixed daily to be effective, as the radicals by nature are not stable and lose their effectiveness over time. Unused sodium hypochlorite and used bleach waste water is dumped into your plumbing system and ultimately our water supply. Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is useful against spores like anthrax. when H2O2 is mixed with water, it forms oxygen radicals and has disinfecting ability. In concentrated amounts it is corrosive. It has a short effective shelf life and degrades rapidly in the presence of light. Oxidizing chemicals are effective against spores if properly mixed and applied. Users should consider if spores are a primary target pathogen before resorting to the use of oxidizing chemicals. In contrast, FORMULA D2 is food contact safe. FORMULA D2 is non-corrosive to metals and plastics. Persons sprayed inadvertently on the skin or clothing with a significant spray of FORMULA D2 may experience a mild cooling effect. FORMULA D2 does not taste like chicken. FORMULA D2 is safe for children's toys and athletic equipment. FORMULA D2 vapor is safe up to 400 PPM and is premixed so there's no guesswork or math involved. The price of FORMULA D2 is competitive with the unneccessary toxic products currently available, and FORMULA D2 can be used safely on a wider spectrum of surfaces and materials than other products [TOP] I use ECOLAB OASIS (TM), Caltech DISPATCH (TM), Clorox Bleach (TM). Why should I use FORMULA D2? USE FORMULA D2 because
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