Better than Bleach - Here's Why

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​Less impact on the environment than Bleach

​Small tablet size: 
• Reduces SKUs – less warehouse space required to stock product compared to bulky         bleach and other liquid disinfectants
• Reduces shipping costs
• Non-hazardous shipping
• Reduces packaging waste

Saves on Storage, Shipping, Handling, Waste Minimization

Unique Properties & Equilibrium Effect of NaDCC

• NaDCC dissolves in  water to release HOCl - measured as available chlorine 
• Only 50% of the “total” available chlorine is actually present as “free” available chlorine  
• The remainder is “combined” in the form of mono – or dichloroisocyanurate

• The ratio of “free” and “combined” available chlorine always remains at 50:50
• As “free available” chlorine is used up (e.g. organic matter, microorganisms etc.) the balance is disturbed
• Part of the “combined” available chlorine is then “freed” to restore the 50:50 ratio
• At the same solution strength (125mg/l) the NaDCC is twice as effective as the NaOCl, and at half the solution strength, (62.5mg/l), it still retained a similar capacity.

​Kinder to Users and Surfaces than Bleach

NaDCC is less damaging to users, surfaces, clothing and equipment

• HMIS health rating of 1 – compared to health rating of 2-3 for bleach
• Similar pH to skin – will not burn the skin
• Will not harm floor finishes

​HMIS health rating of 1 reduces risk/facilitates worker safety

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​More stable, longer shelf life than Bleach

• Longer shelf life in solution than bleach – 1 week compared to 1 day for bleach
• Longer shelf life before dilution than bleach – 5 years compared to 12 months for bleach
• Continues working in the presence of organic load (i.e. blood and dirt)
• Residual killing power – unlike bleach, it goes on killing until dry
• NaDCC (sodium troclosene) retains killing power due to a 50 / 50 chemical equilibrium that continues to generate chlorine to replace that which is being used up in the process of destroying micro-organisms or contact with organic loads. This means that it is not inactivated by dirt/cloths/organic matter as occurs with bleach.

 Lasts longer, goes further, less waste

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​Simpler to use than Bleach

• Exact dosage every time delivers accurate strength solution
• Eliminates “measure and pour” guesswork
• No dispensing equipment required 

​Less odor, nicer environment for all

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​Smells Better than Bleach

• ​Mild swimming pool-like odor
• Less irritating to workers
• Less irritating to staff, visitors, room occupants

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Proven Track record in reducing C.Diff. rates

By comparing C. diff rates in UK hospitals (where NaDCC is used) and US hospitals (where bleach is used), we can see their relative effectiveness.

Starting in 2008 UK hospitals began switching from bleach to NaDCC, due to COSHH regulations. This change to NaDCC was based on Health and Safety requirements.
By the end of 2010, the changeover was complete. Today 100% of UK and Irish hospitals use NaDCC. 
The graph below shows the impact of the change in C. diff rates in UK hospitals and how those hospitals compare to US hospitals (which still use bleach). 
First paper published demonstrating reduced rates of C. diff infection in 2003*.

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Data based on:
CDC 2013 Annual Report for the Emerging Infections Program for Clostridium difficile Infection
CDC 2012 Annual Report for the Emerging Infections Program for Clostridium difficile Infection
Lessa et al Burden of Clostridium difficile Infection in the United States N Engl J Med 2015;372:825-34.
CDC HCUP projections Clostridium Difficile Hospitalizations 2001-2013
Public Health England Surveillance of Clostridium difficile  2014
Public Health England Capture data from Health Trusts 2007 to 2014
*Wilcox et al Journal of Hospital Infection (2003) 54, 109–114

Why is HOCl 100 times more powerful?

​• HOCl has a similar chemical structure to water (HOH)
• It is similar in size and it is electrically neutral
• These factors enable it to penetrate the cell wall in a similar way to water

​• OCl-  is electrically charged, which makes it difficult to penetrate the cell wall

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