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Study Purpose & Background:

VersaHOCI® aims to balance antimicrobial efficacy with surface safety. Traditional disinfectants can damage cleanroom metals, increasing costs and contamination risk.

Materials & Methods:

SUPERIOR SURFACE COMPATIBILITY:

VersaHOCl® exhibited minimal interaction with galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, causing only slight discoloration under extreme conditions and no significant effects with repeated use.

ADVERSE EFFECTS OF BLEACH:

Sodium hypochlorite (bleach) caused moderate discoloration and corrosion on galvanized steel, rusting and corrosion on stainless steel, and significant corrosion on aluminum under extreme conditions; it also caused rouging and discoloration with continued use.

SEVERE DAMAGE CAUSED BY PERACETIC ACID/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE:

This disinfectant led to significant rusting and corrosion of galvanized steel, severe pitting corrosion and warping of aluminum, while showing no reaction with stainless steel in both test scenarios.

TYPES OF SURFACE INTERACTIONS:

The study identified corrosion, rusting, rouging, and discoloration as key indicators of material degradation, each posing varying risks to structural integrity and contamination potential in cleanroom environments.

CONCLUSION:

The findings highlight that VersaHOCl® is the most effective disinfectant for protecting metal surfaces, causing minimal damage compared to other disinfectants, reinforcing its application in cleanroom environments.

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