Ozone disinfection
Ozone is an unstable molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; its chemical formula is O3.
It is a naturally occurring gas with a pungent odour.
This substance, which is extremely effective and therefore in some respects risky, must be used by trained operators equipped with appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Based on the CLP and REACH regulations, ozone is classified as a substance that can cause or aggravate fires, in high concentration is toxic to humans and animals and can cause severe skin burns, serious eye injuries and damage to organs in cases of prolonged exposure. It is fatal if inhaled.
Because of its hazardousness, the WHO (World Health Organization) in its guidelines indicates as daily exposure limit 100 µg/m³ (approx. 0.05 ppm for 8 hours), threshold above which ozone becomes toxic, though not carcinogenic, to humans.
The ozone generators (ozonisers) that we sell and use to carry out disinfection are professional and certified and comply with the permitted concentration limits in order to guarantee total disinfection of the environment in a completely safe way. They also comply with Legislative Decree 193/2007 Haccp and Legislative Decree 81/2008.
OZONE DISINFECTION
Ozone is an unstable molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; its chemical formula is O3.
It is a naturally occurring gas with a pungent odour.
This substance, which is extremely effective and therefore in some respects risky, must be used by trained operators equipped with appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Based on the CLP and REACH regulations, ozone is classified as a substance that can cause or aggravate fires, in high concentration is toxic to humans and animals and can cause severe skin burns, serious eye injuries and damage to organs in cases of prolonged exposure. It is fatal if inhaled.
Because of its hazardousness, the WHO (World Health Organization) in its guidelines indicates as daily exposure limit 100 µg/m³ (approx. 0.05 ppm for 8 hours), threshold above which ozone becomes toxic, though not carcinogenic, to humans.
The ozone generators (ozonisers) that we sell and use to carry out disinfection are professional and certified and comply with the permitted concentration limits in order to guarantee total disinfection of the environment in a completely safe way. They also comply with Legislative Decree 193/2007 Haccp and Legislative Decree 81/2008.
OZONE AWARDS
Ozone is recognized nationally and internationally as an antimicrobial agent “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe), by various organisations such as: FDA (Food & Drugs Administration), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Specifically, in Italy, the Ministry of Health, with protocol no. 224482 of 31 July 1996, recognises the use of ozone in the treatment of air and water as a “natural presidium for the sterilisation of environments contaminated by bacteria, viruses, spores, molds and mites”.
The International Ozone Association also confirms the effectiveness of ozone for the inactivation of many viruses.
Finally, it has recently been included in the list of biocides by the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and is under review under the BPR (Biocidal Products Regulation).
WHY USING OZONE FOR DISINFECTION
WATER DISINFECTION
AIR DISINFECTION
SURFACES DISINFECTION
OZONE AWARDS
Ozone is recognized nationally and internationally as an antimicrobial agent “GRAS” (Generally Recognized As Safe), by various organisations such as: FDA (Food & Drugs Administration), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).
Specifically, in Italy, the Ministry of Health, with protocol no. 224482 of 31 July 1996, recognises the use of ozone in the treatment of air and water as a “natural presidium for the sterilisation of environments contaminated by bacteria, viruses, spores, molds and mites”.
The International Ozone Association also confirms the effectiveness of ozone for the inactivation of many viruses.
Finally, it has recently been included in the list of biocides by the ECHA (European Chemicals Agency) and is under review under the BPR (Biocidal Products Regulation).
WHY USING OZONE FOR DISINFECTION
WATER DISINFECTION
AIR DISINFECTION
SURFACES DISINFECTION
THE DISINFECTING ACTION OF OZONE
Ozone is a very strong oxidizing agent; its oxidation potential is in fact slightly lower than that of fluorine (F). Ozone carries out its virucidal, sporicidal, bactericidal and fungicidal action causing the cell lysis of the micro-organism with which it comes into contact.
It can destroy bacteria, molds, pathogens, fungi, etc. Being a highly unstable molecule, as soon as it comes into contact with any oxidizable material (bacteria, fungi, molds, etc.) an oxidation process takes place: one of its oxygen molecules binds to the structure of the micro-organism, causing damage to the membrane phospholipids. Ozone is also capable of oxidising amino acids, irreversibly altering the structure of proteins.
This oxidative process allows ozone to inactivate viruses and destroy bacteria and numerous other pathogens.
When the action is finished, if a quality generator is used, the ozone produced is reduced to pure oxygen (O2), leaving no toxic residues, nor pollutants.
THE DISINFECTING ACTION OF OZONE
Ozone is a very strong oxidizing agent; its oxidation potential is in fact slightly lower than that of fluorine (F). Ozone carries out its virucidal, sporicidal, bactericidal and fungicidal action causing the cell lysis of the micro-organism with which it comes into contact.
It can destroy bacteria, molds, pathogens, fungi, etc. Being a highly unstable molecule, as soon as it comes into contact with any oxidizable material (bacteria, fungi, molds, etc.) an oxidation process takes place: one of its oxygen molecules binds to the structure of the micro-organism, causing damage to the membrane phospholipids. Ozone is also capable of oxidising amino acids, irreversibly altering the structure of proteins.
This oxidative process allows ozone to inactivate viruses and destroy bacteria and numerous other pathogens.
When the action is finished, if a quality generator is used, the ozone produced is reduced to pure oxygen (O2), leaving no toxic residues, nor pollutants.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING THIS TECHNOLOGY
If the disinfection treatment is carried out by specialised technicians who use professional, certified, quality ozone generators, ozone does not damage the treated surfaces and does not harm the people who use it. With this technology it is therefore possible to obtain total disinfection of the air and surfaces, and to have environments free of bad odours or pests.
BIOCIDAL ACTION
It eliminates up to 99.9% viruses, bacteria, mites, molds, fungi, spores, yeasts, pollen and other pathogens. It also acts on biofilm.
ANTI – ODOUR
It destroys the microparticles responsible for bad odours by purifying and deodorising the air.
PEST CONTROL
It keeps away: flies, mosquitoes, mites, ants, cockroaches, etc.
NATURAL
It contains no chemical additives.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
It leaves no toxic or chemical residues to dispose of and has zero polluting power.
SAFE
It does not damage surfaces and does not harm human health.
THE ADVANTAGES OF USING THIS TECHNOLOGY
If the disinfection treatment is carried out by specialised technicians who use professional, certified, quality ozone generators, ozone does not damage the treated surfaces and does not harm the people who use it. With this technology it is therefore possible to obtain total disinfection of the air and surfaces, and to have environments free of bad odours or pests.
BIOCIDAL ACTION
It eliminates up to 99.9% viruses, bacteria, mites, moulds, fungi, spores, yeasts, pollen and other pathogens. It also acts on biofilm.
ANTI-ODOUR
It destroys the microparticles responsible for bad odours by purifying and deodorising the air.
PEST CONTROL
It keeps away: flies, mosquitoes, mites, ants, cockroaches, etc.
NATURAL
It contains no chemical additives.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
It leaves no toxic or chemical residues to dispose of and has zero polluting power.
SAFE
It does not damage surfaces and does not harm human health.
HOW DISINFECTION WITH OZONE WORKS
Ozone disinfection is carried out with generators that, on site, transform pure oxygen (taken from a cylinder, a concentrator or that contained in the environment) into ozone and deliver it into the air and onto surfaces.
The activity of the ozoniser is set according to the size of the room to be disinfected: in this way, the machine can reach air saturation and disinfect all the objects inside the room. Being a gas, it can penetrate even the recesses that are hard to reach with other substances.
HOW DISINFECTION WITH OZONE WORKS
Ozone disinfection is carried out with generators that, on site, transform pure oxygen (taken from a cylinder, a concentrator or that contained in the environment) into ozone and deliver it into the air and onto surfaces.
The activity of the ozoniser is set according to the size of the room to be disinfected: in this way, the machine can reach air saturation and disinfect all the objects inside the room. Being a gas, it can penetrate even the recesses that are hard to reach with other substances.
ENVIRONMENTS THAT CAN BE DISINFECTED WITH OZONE
Ozone disinfection can be carried out in all indoor environments, for example:
- Companies
- Healthcare facilities
- Medical practices
- Grocery shops
- Beauty and wellness centres
- Hairdressers
- Schools
- Hotels
- Bed & Breaksfast
- Pubs
- Restaurants
- Gyms and sports centres
- Laundries
With this technology it is also possible to disinfect containers and interior spaces of the vehicle:
- Bus
- Cars
- Trains
- Ambulances
- Campers
- Food Truck
- Trucks
- Boats
ENVIRONMENTS THAT CAN BE DISINFECTED WITH OZONE
Ozone disinfection can be carried out in all indoor environments, for example:
- Companies
- Healthcare facilities
- Grocery shops
- Beauty and wellness centres
- Hairdressers
- Schools
- Hotels
- Bed & Breaksfast
- Pubs
- Restaurants
- Gyms and sport centres
- Laundries
With this technology it is also possible to disinfect containers and interior spaces of the vehicle:
- Bus
- Cars
- Trains
- Ambulances
- Campers
- Food Trucks
- Trucks
- Boats
OUR METHODOLOGY FOR DISINFECTING ENVIRONMENTS
In all phases of ozone disinfection, the procedures required for this activity are respected in order to guarantee maximum safety to people and animals using that environment, or for materials present in the environment.
THE OPERATORS
Disinfection with ozone is carried out only and exclusively by qualified personnel in possession of a Biosafety Environmental Technician license and registered within the ATTA (an Italian Association of Toxicologists and Environmental Technicians).
THE TECHNOLOGY
The machinery and tools we use are certified and tested in different environments. The ozone generators that we propose for the disinfection of environments produce ozone without the aid of carcinogenic ultraviolet radiations and without co-generating toxic substances such as nitrogen oxides (NOx).
INTERACTIONS
Ozone disinfection is a “no touch” technology. In order to maximise the results of the disinfection activity we always recommend removing dirt on surfaces by mechanical cleaning of the environment before performing any no touch treatment.
THE CARE IN PREPARATION
The intervention is planned according to the client’s needs and the size of the structure to be disinfected (supplied by the client). The accuracy of the calculations is confirmed on site to ensure that the machinery is set in the correct way (action time), in order to reach the expected saturation of the environment and guarantee its total disinfection.
THE CARE IN THE EXECUTION
To ensure that ozone does not harm living creatures, the generator must only be operated after people and animals have left the environment. Following this assessment, one of our environmental technicians implements each phase of the operational protocol requested for the disinfection of both air and surfaces, with the aim of maximising the result of the intervention.
THE CARE OF THE OPERATOR
The safety of people comes first for us. We provide our environmental technicians with certified PPE (Personal Protection Equipment, such as professional masks, disposable coveralls, gloves, shoe covers) to protect their health and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of the environment.
THE CARE AFTER THE EXECUTION
Once the intervention has been completed, our operator disposes of all used PPEs with the aim to minimize the risks of re-contamination of the treated environment.
THE TECHNICAL REPORT
All the operations carried out during the disinfection and the results of the sampling carried out (analysed by our technician using professional instruments or by an accredited laboratory) are included in the technical report that we issue once the intervention is completed.
OUR METHODOLOGY FOR DISINFECTING ENVIRONMENTS
In all phases of ozone disinfection, the procedures required for this activity are respected in order to guarantee maximum safety to people and animals using that environment, or for materials present in the environment.
THE OPERATORS
Disinfection with ozone is carried out only and exclusively by qualified personnel in possession of a Biosafety Environmental Technician license and registered within the ATTA (an Italian Association of Toxicologists and Environmental Technicians).
THE TECHNOLOGY
The machinery and tools we use are certified and tested in different environments. The ozone generators that we propose for the disinfection of environments produce ozone without the aid of carcinogenic ultraviolet radiations and without co-generating toxic substances such as nitrogen oxides (NOx).
INTERACTIONS
Ozone disinfection is a “no touch” technology. In order to maximise the results of the disinfection activity we always recommend removing dirt on surfaces by mechanical cleaning of the environment before performing any no touch treatment.
THE CARE IN PREPARATION
The intervention is planned according to the client’s needs and the size of the structure to be disinfected (supplied by the client). The accuracy of the calculations is confirmed on site to ensure that the machinery is set in the correct way (action time), in order to reach the expected saturation of the environment and guarantee its total disinfection.
THE CARE IN THE EXECUTION
To ensure that ozone does not harm living creatures, the generator must only be operated after people and animals have left the environment. Following this assessment, one of our environmental technicians implements each phase of the operational protocol requested for the disinfection of both air and surfaces, with the aim of maximising the result of the intervention.
THE CARE OF THE OPERATOR
The safety of people comes first for us. We provide our environmental technicians with certified PPE (Personal Protection Equipment, such as professional masks, disposable coveralls, gloves, shoe covers) to protect their health and reduce the risk of cross-contamination of the environment.
THE CARE AFTER THE EXECUTION
Once the intervention has been completed, our operator disposes of all used PPEs with the aim to minimize the risks of re-contamination of the treated environment.
THE TECHNCAL REPORT
All the operations carried out during the disinfection and the results of the sampling carried out (analysed by our technician using professional instruments or by an accredited laboratory) are included in the technical report that we issue once the intervention is completed.
All the documentation produced will then be included in our portal dedicated to disinfection. You will then be able to access your personal area and will always have at your disposal all the information related to the intervention carried out.
In addition to this solution, we offer technologies for environmental disinfection using hydrogen peroxide, hypochlorous acid or titanium dioxide.
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