Sanzonate’s Aqueous Ozone technology simply converts potable water into ozonated water. This highly oxidized water is a powerful antimicrobial agent that safely and effectively inactivates most bacteria and viruses at >99.999% in less than 30 secs. Aqueous Ozone is also a very versatile solution that can be utilized to clean and deodorize in any environment.
What is Aqueous Ozone?
In nature, ozone is formed by lightning causing an ordinary oxygen molecule (O2) to split into two oxygen atoms (O), which rejoin the ordinary molecules (O2) to form Ozone or O3. Ozone can also be synthesized or man-made by combining an electrical charge with oxygen creating O3 which is infused into water. Thus, the term Aqueous Ozone.
An inorganic molecule, Ozone (O3) is an allotropic form of oxygen (meaning it exists in two or more different forms). Each molecule contains three atoms of oxygen instead of the standard two, which is why Ozone is also scientifically known as trioxygen. It takes the form of a pale blue gas which is formed naturally in the atmosphere and has a fresh, sharp smell.
In the same way that Ozone is formed naturally by the discharge of electricity during a thunderstorm, Ozone is produced in a modern electrical Ozone generator. This method of Ozone generation is formed by corona discharge, where a high voltage is passed across a gas stream containing oxygen. The energy of the high voltage splits an oxygen molecule (O2) into two oxygen atoms (O), which recombine with ordinary molecules of oxygen (O2) to form the Ozone formula (O3).
Mother Nature creates ozone during thunderstorms to oxidize the air. Ozone is formed by lightning discharges during and after a thunderstorm, which gives the air its characteristic fresh, sharp smell.
Aqueous Ozone (AO) or ozonated water is a natural oxidation process. Ozone (O3) is a very biodegradable molecule and after it’s relatively short life of up to four hours, simply reverts back to oxygen (O2) and water (H2O). AO is recognized by the FDA as safe and has earned GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status. AO devices are Registered with and Regulated by the EPA, is compliant with the EPA Organic Program, and is an approved member of the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) that develops and enforces consistent national standards for organically produced agricultural products.
HOW IS AQUEOUS OZONE CAPABLE OF SANITIZING, DEODORIZING, AND CLEANING?
AO is a powerful oxidizing agent capable of causing chemical change through oxygen. The oxidation of organic material such as bacteria, ruptures the cell wall and inactivates the pathogen. AO also inactivates viruses from hosts such as hard, non-porous surfaces.
Likewise, adding an electrical charge to water, creates nano-sized ozone gas bubbles in the water. These electrically charged bubbles attach themselves to dirt/soil particles, causing the particles in turn to become charged and repel from surfaces, thus enabling soils to be suspended in the water and wiped away.
Since most odors are caused by bacteria, it stands to reason that AO is a very effective, natural deodorizer by inactivating the odor at the cellular level.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING AQUEOUS OZONE?
Aqueous Ozone uses just one ingredient; all-natural potable water at about 1 penny per gallon. AO can be used on multiple surfaces and fabrics to sanitize, deodorize, and clean and does so without any chemical-based agents, dyes, or perfumes. Many ingredients used in cleaning agents can cause irritation or injury to skin, eyes, and respiratory systems as well as damage surfaces they are meant to sanitize and clean.
WHAT ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ARE REALIZED BY USING AQUEOUS OZONE?
- Reduces the need for chemicals-as AO is produced ‘in situ’ or onsite, there are no storage issues, no container/packaging disposal, no inventory levels to maintain, nor any transportation costs
- No pollutants-the only “breakdown” biproduct is oxygen
- Any wastewater is safe to reenter surface drains, sink drains, and waterways
WHAT SURFACES CAN AQUEOUS OZONE BE USED ON?
- Tables and countertops
- Door handles and stair rails
- Kitchen prep areas and equipment
- Bathrooms
- Gymnasiums and equipment
- Floors
- Mirrors and Windows
- Medical/Dental exam tables and equipment
OUR AQUEOUS OZONE PRODUCTS ARE REGISTERED AND REGULATED BY THE EPA AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL DEVICE. OUR PRODUCTS HAVE ALSO BEEN APPROVED AS SAFE ON FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND HAVE USDA APPROVAL FOR USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF POULTRY AND MEATS. AQUEOUS OZONE IS LISTED AS AN ORGANIC SUBSTANCE BY THE USDA.
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Aqueous Ozone Regulatory Approvals
FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Regulates and allows ozone contact with foods (fruits & vegetables, seafood, shell eggs, bottled water, etc.)
USDA/FSIS (U.S. Department of Agriculture/Food Safety and Inspection Service) Regulates and allows ozone contact with meat, poultry, and egg products.
USDA National Organic Program (NOP) – Allows ozone to be listed as a non-organic substance allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as organic.
EPA/FIFRA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) Regulates ozone generators and their distribution, sale, and use under their device program (includes sanitation by such devices and the conversion of potable water).
EPA Establishment Numbers:
Sanzonate Global Inc. | 102637-NE-1
Enozo Technologies Inc. | 089373-MA-1
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Regulates ozone (for worker exposure) in workplace environments.
EUOTA (European Ozone Trade Association) Created for ozone generator manufacturers supplying the European market into a single organization for discussing and advancing issues relevant to market participants for mutual benefit.
A Letter of Access (LOA) has been granted to Sanzonate Global to use, refer to, and rely on a dossier for the approval of Ozone Generated from Oxygen products according to the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU).
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) works for the safe use of chemicals. It manages the technical and administrative aspects of the implementation of European Union regulation including the authorization of biocidal products.
In accordance with the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) all biocidal products require an authorization before they can be placed on the market, and the active substances contained in that biocidal product must be previously approved. Companies planning to sell their products in one EU Member State must apply for product authorization in that country.
The Ireland Biocidal Product Notification/Registration Pesticide Registration & Control Division has approved the advertising and sale of Sanzonate’s Aqueous Ozone Aquaflow Fill Stations in their country.
Sanzonate’s Aqueous Ozone Aquaflow Fill Stations
- Approval: Number PCS 102301
- Intended Use: On-site generation of Aqueous Ozone for sanitizing, cleaning
- Product Status: Notified
Link: PRCD - Biocidal Product Registers (agriculture.gov.ie)
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Aqueous Ozone is approved by the EPA, FDA, USDA, and is considered Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) as a food additive by the FDA. It’s compliant with the EPA Organic Program as a natural and effective cleaner and sanitizer. Sanzonate’s Aqueous Ozone products are Green Seal and Clean Seal approved and meet all OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits-PELs. Sanzonate’s AO products are compliant with Occupational Exposure Limits for ozone in the workplace atmosphere as tested by Bureau Veritas. Sanzonate’s AO products have earned CE and UKCA Certification in the European Economic Area, as well as membership in the EUO3TA as a company complying with the Biocidal Products Regulation.
