Why Defend+?
Formulated to synthesise the same product produced by the human defence mechanism to fight infection – Hypochlorous Acid – Defend+ is the ultimate weapon to fight germs and viruses. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) occurs naturally in the body, produced by white blood cells to destroy pathogens when infected.
Instant Kill
Substantially more effective at killing harmful bacteria and viruses than standard household disinfectants and exceeding the performance of alcohol-based hand sanitisers Defend+ provides an instant kill so you can be reassured once applied to the hands or fogged into a room the risk of spread is stopped dead.
More Effective Than Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs
The majority of hand sanitisers and disinfectants on the market make the claim that their product kills 99.9% bacteria which sounds great theoretically.
However in practice out of 1 million bacteria it’ll leave 1000 to grow, multiply and re-contaminate the skin. Defend+ kills to 99.99999% meaning that out of 1 million bacteria, none survive, providing an effectively bacteria free surface.
Defend+ obliterates both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria including MRSA and E.Coli, and is proven to kill enveloped viruses. Additionally, Defend+ is a pH neutral formulation with no dermatological effect on the hands, making it ideal for regular, daily use. It is free from quaternary compounds, surfactants, alcohol, fragrances and dyes and there is no need to wash after use.
Effectiveness
The active ingredient of Defend+ is a weak solution of Hypochlorous Acid providing a fast action sporicidal sanitiser. More effective than current commercially available products that cleanse, sterilise and sanitise and is approx 100 times more effective than NaOCl. Test example of Defend+ below on E. coli.
Full tests, analysis and certifications available on request.
Defend+ addresses the requirement for a universal sanitiser that has no C.O.S.H.H. implications.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Kills 99.99999% (log 7) of bacteria and 99.99% (log4) of viruses | Instant kill - proven to work in one second |
| Stops the spread of harmful germs | |
| Eliminates unpleasant odours | |
| No C.O.S.H.H requirements for handling, storage or disposal | Suitable for us in all environments |
| Not classed as corrosive or irritating | |
| Alcohol-free | No degreasing effect on the skin |
| Formulated to be near physiological pH | |
| Non-flammable and non-combustible | |
| Suitable for fogging | Excellent kill rates |
| Fast and effective disinfection | |
| Unique stand-out product | Gap in the market for a non-quat based product |
| Disruptive innovation - a new product that outperforms traditional methods of hygiene |
Timing of Activation
Effect of 0.1 μM Defend+ HOCl on transgenic K12 E. coli constitutively expressing EGFP
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After Addition
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Bacterial inactivation in 0.1 sec. Loss of membrane integrity within 0.4 sec.
Complies with British and European Safety Standards
Our products have been independently laboratory-tested and pass the following
BS EN 14476
BS EN 1276
BS EN 13704
BS EN 1656
BS EN 14204
BS EN 1500
Defend+ Effectiveness Against Micro-Organisms
Our Defend+ HOCl products have proved effective against micro-organisms including, but not limited to:
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Escherichia coli including (0157)
- Enterococcus species
- Helicobacter pylori
- Listeria
- Legionella pneumophila
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)
- Samonella cholerasuis
- Mycobacteria tuberculosis
- Mycobacterium avium intracellulare
- Acineobacter baumannii
- Bacillus cereus
- Bacillus subtilis
- Clostridium difficile
- Clostridium sporogenes
- Aspergillus niger
- Candida albicans
- Trichophyton mentagrophytes
- Coronaviruses + SARS-CoV-2
- Adenovirus type 4
- Bacteriophage MS2
- Hepatitis A & B
- Herpes type 1
- HIV-1
- Infectious bronchitis
- Influenza including H1N1, H5N1 and H7N9
- MS2 virus
- Norovirus (Human and Murine)
- Orthopoxvirus
- Polio enterovirus 1 & 2
- Zygosaccharomices bailii
- Candida albicans
- Botrytis (grapy mould)
- Powdery mildew
- Cryptosporidium muris
- Cryptosporidium parvum
