Water Sanitation with Silver Hydrogen Peroxide
Need for Water Sanitation
Water is critical for our survival, and it cannot be substituted, therefore its consumption or use must not endanger the health of animal and plant species.
Most waterborne diseases like typhoid, dysentery, cholera, enteritis, etc., are caused by microorganisms from faeces and urine. With the sources getting depleted, and agriculture requiring about 93% of the fresh water available, it’s important to conserve water. Only 0.5% of water available is fit for drinking purposes, therefore it must be well conditioned to avoid hygienic problems.
Swimming pools are a plethora of harmful organic by products released from swimmers by the combination of sweat, dandruff, and urine. Cooling towers provide an ideal environment for the growth and incubation of many organisms, including the Legionella bacteria.
Methods of Water Disinfection
Disinfection of water is very simple. Just add raw ALSTASAN SILVOX in potable water depending upon bacterial load. It is safe for human consumption till a concentration of 25ppm. Unlike chlorine,there is no need for de-chlorination after dosage. It does not alter the taste and smell of potable water.
For water tanks, a fair dilution of the product can be sprayed or circulated.
For knowing the exact dosage and method of application for your given requirement, please refer to our Chemtex representative or email us your requirement at silvox@silverhydrogenperoxide.com or call us at +91-896-111-1111
Conventional Water Sanitizers
Chlorination is the most common method of water sterilization. Comparatively cheaper, it is applied for the deactivation of most microorganisms. But it comes with a huge price of toxicity.
Ozonation is more effective and costlier than chlorination,but requires high maintenance. It also reduces the concentration of important metals like iron, manganese, etc., which form insoluble metal oxides, requiring post filtration.
Disadvantages
- Ozone is unsuitable for potable water due to its high toxicity.
- High equipment cost for ozonators.
- Ozone is less soluble in water therefore special mixing techniques are required.
- Chlorine/ Hypochlorite alters the taste of water, and its reaction products are carcinogenic. It also has limited effect against cyst forming protozoa.
- Chlorine requires de-chlorination with SMBS (Sodium Meta Bi Sulphite).
- Chlorine is highly corrosive for metallurgy
Advantages of ALSTASAN SILVOX
- Safely combats all pathogenic microorganisms
- Does not change the taste or odour of drinking water
- Non foaming in nature, hence it cleans and disinfects
- Does not form harmful THMs on reacting with organic materials
- Works in a wide range of pH and temperature
Comparison Chart
Characteristics | Chlorine | ALSTASAN SILVOX |
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Spectrum of Activity | Gram positive bacteria, fungi, yeasts, spores, and unsheathed spores | Gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria, fungi, yeasts, spores unsheathed and sheathed viruses, Salmonella, Legionella, amoebae, biofilms |
Ineffective on | Amoebae, protozoa, biofilms, unsheathed viruses | None |
Surface behaviour | Surface residue contaminating | Very good |
Odour | Strong | Odourless |
Tolerance to skin | Skin irritant, toxic vapour form | Very good in recommended conditions |
Carcinogenecity | Yes (Chloroform) | None |
Toxicity (LD50) | Toxic (800-1200mg/kg body weight) | Nil. Does not require flushing |
Effects in cold operations | Moderate | Excellent |
Requires flushing with water | Yes | No |