This is the alternative for Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is very reactive, but also unstable. Discover an alternative disinfectant which is more stable and at least just as effective! Read more below about how to handle disinfection better!

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a colorless and odorless liquid which consists of hydrogen and oxygen atoms, it is an oxidizing agent, but also an aggressive bleach which is used a lot industrially, for example with disinfection of medical equipment and disinfecting drinking water. Besides that you can also use it as a component for rocket fuel. It can be dangerous in high concentrations and should therefore be handled and stored carefully.

HOCl from Watter

At Watter we developed a better disinfectant: HOCL (hypochlorous acid), HOCL is made in the Watter System, and is made of 3 simple ingredients: water, salt and electricity. Through a process called electrolysis Hypochlorous acid is formed, de refined composition of largely Hypochlorous Acid we also call Watter Disinfection Solution: or WDS

How does Watter Disinfection Solution work?

The main active substance in Watter Disinfection Solution is HOCl. Thanks to our patented Watter Technology we can provide a system which produces HOCl on-site. In short, this technology uses a salt solution which is electrolyzed, this creates a disinfectant in which HOCL is the most important active substance. Because HOCl has an oxidizing property, that causes it to become highly effective against fungi, yeast, bacteria and viruses. This disinfectant is therefore usable for the disinfection of the drinking water of cattle, but also the disinfection of process water

Why is WDS better than Hydrogen peroxide?

First of all HOCL is safer and milder than Hydrogen peroxide, this is why you can use HOCL without regulation and hydrogen peroxide can cause serious health issues. Aside from that HOCL is effective against a large amount of bacteria, viruses and fungi including resistant strains. It is also effective in removing biofilm and preventing recontamination. Hydrogen peroxide on the other hand is less effective against some micro-organisms and can harm the taste and texture of food. Finally HOCL is more environmentally friendly and does not produce harmful residues. All advantages of HOCL over Hydrogen peroxide are in the table below.

	Hypchlorous acid	Hydrogen peroxide
Scientific Formula	HOCL	H2O2
Production	Electrolysis of water and salt	Electrolysis of a automatic redoxreaction of water
Color	Transparent	Transparent
Efficacy	Effective against: Bacteria Viruses Fungi Yeasts	Effective against: Bacteria Viruses Fungi Yeasts
Side effects	Hypoallergenic and mild on skin	Irritating to the lungs when inhaled On contact produces painful blisters At contact risk of burns Able to remove pigment from your skin
Warning Symbols	N/A