ABOUT OUR DISINFECTANT

Why is D7 a superior disinfectant for SARS-CoV-2  (COVID-19) as compared to many other products?

The primary reason is that, in real world applications, SARS-CoV-2 does not exist alone. When airborne, SARS-CoV-2 is almost always surrounded by and protected by bodily fluids (e.g., saliva, nasal mucous, etc.) which makes it very persistent in the environment.

When it lands on a surface, the situation is even worse because SARS-CoV-2 is also protected by organic material and soil on those surfaces making it even more persistent. In addition, the genetic material in the SARS-CoV-2 virus is surrounded by a lipid envelope (i.e., an oily material).

The detergents and mild solvents in D7 cut through the bodily fluids, soil/organic material, and lipid envelope so that the hydrogen peroxide and activated hydrogen peroxide in D7 actually reaches and destroys the virus.

Other disinfectants are repelled or inactivated by the bodily fluids, soil/organic material, and lipid envelope surrounding SARS-CoV-2 and never actually come in contact with the virus so it survives.

Many of these other disinfectants pass laboratory tests against viruses in artificial conditions but fail in real-world applications.

For example, 10% chlorine bleach achieves high efficacy against pathogens in laboratory tests but often fails in the field because it does not penetrate organic matter. The superior action of D7 in the presence of organic materials is illustrated in Figure 1 below (note that the actual SARS-CoV-2 virus is even more complex than what is shown in the figure and contains a virus protein coat [i.e., capsid] making it even more important to use a disinfectant such as D7 to penetrate this coat and reach the RNA).

D7's Key Benefits and Characteristics

Viable in outrageous temperature ranges

Kills at least 99.9999 percent of bacteria† in biofilm

Wide range sanitizer, cleaner, deodorizer, and food contact sanitizer**

Process saves time, forestalls flare-ups, and stops future development

Doesn't need mechanical activity

D7 has a last pH of 9.8

Liberated from abrasives; no VOCs

Water-dissolvable and colorfast

†Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538)

Salmonella enterica (ATCC 10708)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442)

Avian Influenza A (H3N2) (H5N1) (H7N9)

Norovirus

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus

T. interdigitale (ATCC 9533)

Aspergillus niger (ATCC 6275)

Listeria monocytogenes (ATCC 15313), (aka Listeria)

Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229) (aka E. coli)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and

Staphylococcus aureus biofilm

SARS -COVID-2 (COVID 19)

D7 is effective at eliminating common bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. As such, it can sanitize and disinfect equipment and facilities after an outbreak is discovered. Additionally, using D7 as part of a regular maintenance schedule can help prevent outbreaks from occurring in the first place. Taking this type of proactive measure ultimately protects the company from the risks and costs associated with handling an outbreak.

D7 was originally developed by Sandia National Laboratories for use in military operations. It has since been used in a range of applications, including:

• Food and biosecurity (e.g., meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakeries, produce)
• Defense and public safety
  
• Facilities disinfection 
  
• First responders - Fire, police, ambulatory
• Janitorial services (e.g., schools, gyms, sports facilities, churches, office buildings, medical facilities)

D7 products can be used in the routine cleaning of public facilities to help protect occupants from exposure to bacteria and viruses. In the event of a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, the products can disinfect high contact points before occupants return.

D7 products can be used in the routine cleaning of public facilities to help protect occupants from exposure to bacteria and viruses. In the event of a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak, the products can disinfect high contact points before occupants return.

**A consumable water wash is expected after application on food contact surfaces.