WO2008138359A1

WO2008138359A1 - Electrolyzed acidic water for sterilization and disinfection ph 2.5+/- 1.5

Info

Publication number: WO2008138359A1
Application number: PCT/EG2008/000007
Authority: WO
Inventors: Magued George Amin; Heba-T-Allah Fekry Kamel
Original assignee: Magued George Amin; Heba-T-Allah Fekry Kamel
Priority date: 2007-05-13
Filing date: 2008-02-06
Publication date: 2008-11-20

Abstract

Electrolyzed acid water with pH 2.5 +/-1.5, ORP +1100, high amount of dissolved oxygen and chlorine used as a safe, environment friendly broad spectrum antimicrobial agent in many fields. It is used safely in agriculture field to kill germs, as disinfectant for all types of food, surfaces, utensils, in hospitals, in dentistry, in endoscopes. It is used as antiseptic for different dermatologic diseases as bed sores, athletes foot, diabetic foot even that which reaches the stage of gangrene, different wounds even deep ones, burns, Eczema, Dermatitis, Skin Rashes, Psoriasis, Acne..., in peptic and duodenal ulcers.

Description

Electrolyzed Acidic Water For Sterilization And Disinfection pH 2.5+/-1.5

Technical Field

Multipurpose Sterilization, Disinfectant and Antiseptic

Background Art

1- Chemical Disinfectants used in agriculture fields

2- Chemical Antiseptics used for wounds and ulcers

3- Disinfectants used for cleaning of surfaces and grounds in hospitals, hotels, homes, restaurants, Etc

4- Disinfectants for vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, etc

5- Sterilizing products

6- Products used for treatment of dermatological diseases

7- Disinfectants used in sterilization of Endoscopes

8- Disinfectants used in sterilization of Dentists' utensils, hands, mouths of patients to protect the dentist and patient against different bacterial and viral infections

Problems in Background Art;

1- In Agriculture field a- Chemical products used as disinfectants and pesticides in agriculture field may affect human health as these chemicals may not be easily washed off the plants especially in case of some fruits and vegetables as peach, strawberry, cabbage, okra,...etc. They also don't taste so good b- Precipitation of these chemical products in the soil will affect the environment c- These chemicals are toxic for the workers and farmers who spray it, thus they have to wear protective garments, thick rain coats, long boots, gloves, protective masks etc while spraying it which makes their work tougher

2- Antiseptics: present in the market contain chemicals as cetrimide, chlorhexidine gluconate, ethanol.... etc which affects our skin and causes its dryness especially for those who need to use it frequently as doctors, nurses, dentists, patients with chronic infections as bed sores, diabetic foot etc

3- Disinfectants used for cleaning of surfaces: in hospitals may not be effective against all types of bacteria and fungi. Besides, they have pungent odor which might disturb patients

4- Disinfectants used in sterilization of food: as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish,.... May leave chemical traces on food and thus affect our health. 5- Disinfectants used in sterilization of utensils may leave some traces on it and thus affects its efficacy.

6- Antiseptics used for treatment of dermatological diseases contains chemicals which might have some side effects on our skin.

7- Frequent use of Adrenocortical hormones and steroids in treatment of severe itchiness and inflammation accompanying dermatitis may cause a reduction in immunity, a lowering of the functions of the adrenal gland, cataract problems and other side effects

8- Too much frequent use of antibiotics in treatment of peptic and duodena ulcers to kill Helicobacter pylori results in emerging of antibiotic resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori.

9- Disinfection of endoscopes by soaking in 2% solution of glutaraldehyde for 20minutes: where it is

• too time consuming especially in larger hospitals where many patients are examined daily

• highly toxic as it is classified as a strong poison.

• It is also expensive.

• It may cause some inflammation or allergic reactions for the staff responsible for disinfection with this chemical.

Disclosure of the Invention

1- Pure water is subject to electrolysis process after adding minute amount of salt, where positive ions are separated from negative ions and positive ions are collected together to produce strong oxidized acidic water with pH= 2.5 +/- 1.5.

2- It also has high oxidation reduction potential (ORP= +1100).

3- A high amount of Chlorine and oxygen is also dissolved in this water

4- How does it work? It works as an oxidizing agent that withdraws electrons from bacteria, fungi and viruses, thus destroying them. Also the high amount of chlorine and oxygen dissolved in that water promote its antimicrobial activity. Thus it has high sterilizing properties and works as strong antiseptic and disinfectant.

Clinical Study on Anti Microbial effect of Acidic Water on Bacteria

Bacteria Count prior to 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec testing

E-CoIi [3.94 mil i<100 <100 <100

Staphylococcus aureaus 42.5 HIiI <100 <100 <100

Streptococcus pyogenes 18.95 mi ,<100 <100 <100

Pseudomonas aeruginosa ^; 17.82 mil <100 <100 <100 MRSA [1 1.24 mi ;<100 <100 <100 Salmonella ; 13.80 mil <100 <100 <100 Sporular bacteria ϋ 1.40 mi 7,500 3,100 <100

Testing agency: Food & Drug Safety Center, Japan Bacterial broth: Low pH acidic water = 1 : 100

Sterilization comparison of conventional disinfectant products

E: Effective L: Less Effective N: Not Effective

5- This water is very safe as it is transformed to normal water in few minutes after doing its action , thus it is used in many fields

6- It is non toxic if accidentally ingested

7- It doesn't cause irritation if it comes in contact with eyes accidentally

8- It is used in many fields as:

• Agriculture field to kill germs instead of agricultural chemicals

• Growing plants and vegetables and maintaining Golf courses

• In sterilizing surfaces

• In sterilizing utensils ....etc

• In sterilizing food as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, ... etc to prevent food poisoning

• In hospitals: for sterilizing ICU, surgery rooms, medical instruments, hands of doctors and nurses.

• In treatment and prophylaxis of different dermatologic diseases

• As a powerful non toxic antiseptic, it can be used to suppress bleeding.

• In treatment of peptic and duodenal ulcers

• As disinfectant for endoscopes

• It is also used by dentists to sterilize their dental instruments, their hands, and to suppress bleeding from patients and prevent infections

How To Use

1- In Agriculture field: To grow plants and vegetables and maintain Golf courses as a substitute for agricultural chemicals which might remain in the soil and become a source of pollution. It is sprayed over different plants, vegetables and fruits to protect and kill germs where it is transformed to ordinary water when it reaches the soil, thus it is non toxic to the soil. Also farmers and workers don't need to wear protective garments, thick rain coats, long boots, gloves, protective masks... etc while spraying it as it is non toxic which makes their work easier.

2- In sterilizing surfaces: by wiping surfaces with it.

3- In sterilizing utensils: by wiping them with it and drying them at once. 4- In sterilizing food: by washing vegetables, fruits, meat, fish,.... Etc with the water thus killing all types of bacteria and fungi protect us from food poisoning

5- In treatment and prophylaxis of different dermatologic diseases: by washing the affected area with electrolyzed acidic water and it is better than chemical antiseptics in treatment of many diseases as bed sores, athletes foot, diabetic foot even that which reaches the stage of gangrene, different wounds even deep ones, burns, Eczema, Dermatitis, Skin Rashes, Psoriasis, Acne... etc.

6- In hospitals: for sterilizing Intensive Care Unit, surgery rooms, medical instruments, hands of doctors and nurses especially before operations.... etc as it has sterilizing activity against all types of bacteria, fungi and viruses even MRSA, HIV and HBV. This is done by wiping the things needed to be sterilized and for metal instruments they need to be dried after wiping with water

7- In Dentistry: It is used by dentists to sterilize their dental instruments and instantly drying them, their hands,....etc to protect themselves and their patients against dental infection by different bacteria, fungi and viruses especially AIDS, HBV, MRSA It is also very effective in accelerating the healing of surgical wound and in arresting the bleeding. It makes it easier to perform surgery.

8- Help in treatment of peptic and duodenal ulcers by washing the ulcer with highly disinfectant hyperoxidized water. This is done as follows.

One of the main causes of the peptic and duodenal ulcer is helicobacter pylori bacteria which secretes urease enzyme that dissolves uric acid in the lining of the stomach and creates ammonia. This ammonia neutralizes the strong acid in our digestive organs and changes the environment, enabling the bacteria to live. The cellular toxins from pylori and ammonia that these bacteria create damage membranes in the body. These agents together with free radicals created by factors in the immune system create ulcers. If you overuse antibiotics, the danger is that antibiotic resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori might emerge. Thus using hyperoxidized water help kills helicobacter without creating resistant bacteria.

9- Hyperoxidized water is used as disinfectant for endoscopes instead of 2% solution of glutaraldehyde:

Hyperoxidized water is better than glutaraldehyde in that :

• It is faster

• Non Toxic

• Less expensive.

• Non sensitizing thus causes no allergic reactions.

• Has immediate disinfectant capabilities against almost all types of bacteria and viruses including Helicobacter pylori, hepatitis B virus and AIDS virus.

• The wear and tear on the equipment is less than with conventional

The endoscope is an indispensable piece of medical equipment used for internal examination of the stomach and duodenum. There has always been a risk that any bacteria that live inside the patient's body, including Helicobacter pylori, causing stomach and duodenal ulcers, can attach themselves to the endoscope during use. Therefore, extreme care must be taken in disinfecting the endoscope after each use. Bacteria are often seen on the tip and extractor area.

Hyperoxidized water is put through the tip and the extractor of the endoscope. Then we wash it with high alkaline water that dissolves protein, blood and stomach fluids. Then we soak it in hyperoxidized water for 1 Oseconds. Finally, we wash the unit with tap water. The entire cleaning time takes only about five minutes.

10- It is non toxic if accidentally ingested.

11- It doesn't cause irritation if it comes in contact with eyes accidentally.

Claims

1- Pure water is subject to electrolysis process after adding minute amount of salt, where positive ions are separated from negative ions and positive ions are collected together to produce electrolyzed acid water with pH 2.5 +/- 1.5. It has high oxidation reduction potential (ORP= +1 100) and thus works as an oxidizing agent that withdraws electrons from bacteria, fungi and viruses, thus destroying them. It also contains a high amount of chlorine and oxygen dissolved in that water which promote its broad spectrum antimicrobial activity. Thus it has high sterilizing properties and works as strong antiseptic and disinfectant.

2- 100% natural water and it may contain minute amount of salt

3- Completely safe for man, environment and plant as it is quickly transformed into ordinary water as soon as it has done its action

4- Since it is safe it is used in many fields as:

• Agriculture field to kill germs instead of agricultural chemicals by spraying it on the plants with no harm to the plants, the soil and the workers as it is transformed to ordinary water when it reaches the soil

• Growing plants and vegetables and maintaining Golf courses

• In sterilizing surfaces by wiping them with the electrolyzed acid water

• In sterilizing utensils by wiping them with it and drying them at once especially if they are metallic

• In sterilizing food as vegetables, fruits, meat, fish,...etc by washing with the water thus killing all types of bacteria and fungi and prevent food poisoning with no side effects as it is 100% natural water.

• In hospitals: as disinfectant for sterilizing ICU, surgery rooms, medical instruments and as antiseptic for hands of doctors and nurses where it is mild to our skin and doesn't cause any dryness unlike conventional chemical antiseptics.

Very effective in treatment and prophylaxis of different dermatologic diseases as bed sores, athletes foot, diabetic foot even that which reaches the stage of gangrene, different wounds even deep ones, burns, Eczema, Dermatitis, Skin Rashes, Psoriasis, Acne...etc. This can be done by applying to the affected area instead of conventional antiseptics with no side effects.

As a powerful non toxic antiseptic, it can be used to suppress bleeding. • Helps in treatment of peptic and duodenal ulcers as it is very effective against helicobacter pylori bacteria accompanied by ulcers.

• As disinfectant for endoscopes by soaking in it for 10 seconds and then washing with tap water as it has broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, fast, non toxic and less expensive than conventional 2% glutaraldehyde.

• It is also used by dentists to sterilize their dental instruments and their hands to prevent infection especially against serious ones by HIV, HBV viruses and MRSA bacteria. It also helps in suppressing bleeding from patients.