EcoloxTech has introduced that its eco-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection methods have been confirmed efficient towards the monkeypox virus.
In a joint press launch with Norwegian Cruise Line, the businesses stated that the partnership, which began in 2016, places Norwegian on the forefront of integrating sustainable and revolutionary sanitation practices.
Latest research have proven that HOCL is very efficient towards threats from rising pathogens, together with the monkeypox virus, strengthening the cruise line’s dedication to passenger security, the discharge stated.
It added that the hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection methods have seen continued success since being launched, changing a spread of standard chemical substances, equivalent to chlorine, peroxide-based cleaners and different solvents and detergents provided by bulk chemical producers.
“These chemical substances, whereas efficient in sanitizing, offered a number of challenges: they required PPE to deal with, had been expensive to move and, in some instances, brought about injury to the vessels’ interiors,” the businesses stated.
After a notable incident that brought about important injury to the ship’s furnishings, Norwegian Cruise Line started to discover options for sanitation.
EcoloxTech’s HOCL know-how emerged as the perfect selection, the press launch stated, noting that, in contrast to conventional chemical disinfectants, the product is produced on-site utilizing easy electrolysis gear.
Now carried out throughout Norwegian Cruise Line’s fleet, the system has led to important operational efficiencies, together with a drastic discount in delivery prices and the elimination of the necessity to retailer standard sanitizing chemical substances onboard, the businesses added.
One other benefit of HOCL is its environmental friendliness, the discharge highlighted. As a completely non-toxic resolution, the product is claimed to interrupt down right into a easy saline resolution after use, leaving no dangerous residues.
“This aligns completely with Norwegian’s dedication to sustainability, providing a robust, efficient, and eco-conscious strategy to sanitation,” the discharge stated.
