REPLACE CHLORINE WITH SILVER HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Chlorine has been the number one disinfectant for safe drinking water. It came into the limelight during the 1900s when in the hurricane struck areas, clean drinking water was required in a short period of time. Chlorine brought the revolution by eliminating typhoid, cholera, dysentery and other ailments which were otherwise killing thousands of people.

Chlorination is basically adding chlorine gas or sodium hypochlorite to water that dissociates into hydrogen and hypochlorite ions. It works on contact basis, where it oxidizes the cell membrane, and the free chlorine ions enter the ruptured cells stopping cellular respiration and DNA activity, resulting in microbial death.

However effective the process of chlorination is, it requires timely de-chlorination for the water to be available to the consumers. De-chlorination with Sodium Metabisulphite (smbs) or Activated Carbon is necessary so that the final outflow of water contains less than 3 ppm of sodium hypochlorite. It is important to look for a friendlier hassle-free solution, which perfectly places silver hydrogen peroxide on full throttle.

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide is an eco-friendly broad spectrum disinfectant, effective on a wide range of microorganisms including protozoan cysts & fungal endospores which are left unharmed in chlorination. It works against biofilms and slimes in closed pipeline systems, in spite of being noncorrosive in nature. Silver Hydrogen Peroxide breaks down into water and oxygen with no THM or any other residue. It lacks the pungent odour of chlorine and does not alter the taste and smell of water. It works on a short contact time, requiring a much lesser time for disinfection. Chlorine usually takes 20 minutes, excluding the other hassles of de-chlorination, etc. The process of disinfection is even simpler for this product, just addition of raw silver hydrogen peroxide to water and ensuring a good contact time is enough for safer water. FDA has approved the usage of Silver Hydrogen Peroxide in drinking water up to a concentration of 25 ppm.

Chemtex Speciality Limited globally markets Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide made from a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide IP and Nano Silver particles, under the registered trade name of Alstasan Silvox.

Farm Bio-security with Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Alstasan Silvox

Soil and water are treasured ecological components and basic elements of agriculture that must be sustain-ably preserved. End use classification of agriculture disinfectants are divided into livestock and farms. Disinfection products and detergents used on the farm find their way through harvested products and thus into the human food chain. Implementation of Good Farming Practices (GFP) protects livestock and consumers from diseases and other health hazards. Bio-security being an integral part of GFP is based on sound preventative and curative measures for maximum security and therefore turning into profitability. Effective use of agriculture disinfectants proves growth efficiency while also having efficacy against typical farm diseases thereby requiring implementation of effective disinfection programs. Environmental effects channel down to human wellness and thus necessitating awareness. It is thus important to consider uses of disinfectants that may present environmental risks.

Agriculture Disinfectants market is driven by increasing demand for animal products, increasing greenhouse vegetable production and vertical farming, increasing disease outbreaks among livestock, and recent ban on antibiotics in animal feed. The function of disinfectants is to kill and prevent the growth of microorganisms. Disinfectants are potentially harmful substances that are used in intensive animal production and disease control programs. These products may harm plant and animal life, even humans, also have an adverse impact on the environment, when used without due caution. Disinfectants for animal husbandry or livestock are gaining popularity as livestock farmers make frequent use of disinfectants for newborn animals owing to their highly vulnerability to diseases and infections, due to their immature immune systems. Moreover, adoption and use of innovative animal husbandry practices improve health and sanitation of the animals, increase crop quality and productivity of the crops driving the growth of agricultural disinfectants market in this region. The general agriculture disinfectants include the use of chlorine, formaldehyde, phenols, peracetic acid, QACs, iodophor, or hydroxides like caustic. All of the aforementioned products are generally toxic to a broad range of living cells but provide no long-lasting protection against microorganisms. Broad spectrum use of hydrogen peroxide and its breaking down to water and oxygen as end products names it world’s safest sanitizer.

Pre-requisites for an effective agriculture disinfectant:

• Safe to use and handle
• 100% biodegradable
• Easy to evaluate in-use dosages
• Broad spectrum disinfectant

Silver hydrogen peroxide, eco-friendly agriculture disinfectant, is hydrogen peroxide stabilized with the addition of silver proves well effective in farms. Silver hydrogen peroxide works on a contact basis, where hydrogen peroxide with its oxidizing capabilities breakdown the cell wall of pathogenic cells, and antimicrobial silver works thereafter. Three factors of silver that benefit this product are its oligodynamic property (antimicrobial silver), stability (H2O2 does not readily decompose), and activation (H2O2 is only activated when exposed to bio-foulants).

Finding use in open field cultivation, with miles of unmanned farms running, and protected greenhouses where particular pathogens having similar growing conditions flourish easily.

Key features of silver hydrogen peroxide for horticulture purposes include:

     ·         Broad spectrum biocide

     ·         Eco-friendly, safe and non-toxic product

     ·         Application features drip, drench, soil fumigation

     ·         Works on a short contact time

     ·         Active over a wide pH and temperature range

     ·         Non carcinogenic, non mutagenic to humans

     ·         Minimizes use of harmful pesticides

     ·         No phyto-toxic effect

     ·         Prevents clogging of drip lines and venturi meters

Microbial diseases like bacterial cankers, mildews, root gall formations, leaf wilting, spotting can be averted and/or treated with the use of silver hydrogen peroxide.

How Silver Hydrogen Peroxide can be effective in dental clinics

Hospital Disinfection has always been one of the prime concerns for safe disinfection, since nosocomial infections is now quite a heard term, and both patients and doctors are exposed to blood and saliva on a daily basis. Blood and saliva contains considerable amounts and varieties of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, mostly causal for flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.

Studies have shown that 20% of dentists, 13% of assistants, and nearly 17% of the staff have been exposed to Hepatitis B and many suffer acute/ chronic effects of the same. Sterilization through autoclaving is important but cross contamination occur before, since many thermophilic bacterial spores are resistant to pressurized steam as well. The correct procedures incorporate disinfection, and then sterilize the same to remove microbes and spores. Bacterial spores are most resistant to biocides.

Endospores are hard, non reproductive coverings secreted by many gram positive bacteria, and are the sole reason behind their resistance to most DNA damaging chemicals and Ultra Violet Light. The two methods mostly employed to disinfect the same. The thing about silver hydrogen peroxide is that it is a blend of hydrogen peroxide and silver, which works on a dual basis oxidizing the spores on a contact basis, with the silver dissembling the DNA. Problem solved, right?

So, why not use just an oxidizer? Or silver? An oxidizer would of course be effective on the sporulation but would fail to determine the long lastingness of the same and since there is no antimicrobial silver to dissemble the DNA which would sooner build up resistance for the same.

And silver, well it cannot even break the shell to reach the core by itself.

Apart from this, silver hydrogen peroxide is short lived but silver has strong antibacterial effects, with broad spectrum effectiveness. Together this blend of hydrogen peroxide and silver is nearly as twenty times more powerful than hydrogen peroxide alone. This solution is natural, colorless and does not stain dental equipment. It is non corrosive and odorless in nature. Being a multipurpose disinfectant, it is used to sanitize the water supplies as well. To know more, feel free to read about the product.

Chemtex Speciality Limited globally markets Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide made from a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide IP and Nano Silver particles, under the registered trade name of Alstasan Silvox.

Going green in the greenhouse

Greenhouse Effect is a pretty well heard term on the news, but do you know the origination of the term?  The concept of a greenhouse dates back to the Roman times, with the first Greenhouse built in the 13th Century, then known as “giardini botanici “to preserve exotic plants that the explorers brought back from the tropics.

The concept is simple; a structure where the walls and roof are made of transparent materials. Sun rays pass through the transparent walls and roof warming up the air and contents inside the greenhouse which on getting warmer re-emit the heat but this re-radiated heat from them cannot pass through glass again since they are of a longer wavelength, hence the temperature inside rises.

The need to protect the crops against unfavorable natural conditions prompted the advancement of protective cultivation. Greenhouses have got the extravagant of farmers, with their yields being safe from the evil impacts of climate, for example, untimely rain, hail, temperature fluctuations, etc. Under the National Horticulture Mission, farmers are being given subsidies to use greenhouses. Greenhouse development has turned into an essential approach of Indian Agriculture. Progressive farmers have achieved manifold increase in their yield and income by switching over to unconventional agricultural techniques like organic and poly house farming.  A greenhouse set up on one acre costs about 36 lakhs, out of which 65 per cent is granted as subsidy by Horticulture Department of Central and State Governments and a farmer has to bear an expenditure of about 12 lakhs.

The total production of vegetables in India is next to China, but per capita availability of vegetables is much lower than required, therefore, it is utmost necessary to improve the productivity of crops including vegetables. Steaming is just a fleeting solution; it loses its effectiveness every year. Pests and pathogens recuperate more rapidly every time. Steaming results in exhaustion, the increasing costs of fossil fuel, and the effects on the environment make it necessary to find a different approach. Steaming results in exhaustion, the increasing costs of fossil fuel, and the effects on the environment make it necessary to find a different approach.

With all the other climatic issues secured, the only door left to close is the one belonging to pests and pathogens, where Silver Hydrogen Peroxide emerges as the most effective gate keeper. Due to intensive soil management practices, soils in greenhouses are exhausted and very conducive to soil borne pathogens.  The most prominent fungal pathogens are Sclerotinia sp., Rhizoctonia solani, Botrytis cinerea and Pythium sp. The first three are able to produce sclerotia, by which they can survive in soil for many years requiring their timely disinfection. Effective beforehand soil disinfection with Silver Hydrogen Peroxide proves advantageous in many ways. Initial soil fumigation with silver hydrogen peroxide before plantation, moreover treatment by drip method is more effective in greenhouses.

Chemtex Speciality Limited globally markets Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide made from a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide IP and Nano Silver particles, under the registered trade name of Alstasan Silvox.

Revolution in Organic Farming with Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Alstasan Silvox

The word organic has gained substantial attention in recent years, but why? People are literally done with the usage of synthetic chemicals which act fast but we, humans, those at the end of the line pay heavy fine.

Nano silver based Hydrogen Peroxide might sound heavy in name, but is completely nontoxic and eco-friendly in nature. Meeting all the demands of being natural, and bringing a revolution in the field of organic farming. Needless to say, water and oxygen are both nontoxic. And, the remaining silver has been proven to be way below toxic levels, and is only beneficial to everyone; like increasing the shelf life of fruits with its anti-senescence property, disinfection with the antimicrobial property, and many more to follow.

The prime characteristics that are required to be fulfilled for organic farming and how are they met with silver hydrogen peroxide! Without altering any basic characteristics of the soil, it protects soil fertility. Harvesting supplements and traditional methods like vermicomposting (i.e., with earthworms) are not hampered with its usage.

Being nontoxic, the natural waste products can still be reused, without hindering the natural crop cycles. Minimal thermal, biological, and chemical mediation is allowed, which are all met with silver peroxide; it is a cold sterilant, nontoxic on mammalian/ macro level, and eco friendly leaving behind no unwanted chemical reaction.

One of the many applications of this biodegradable disinfectant includes safe sanitation of animal husbandries, which help in preventing animal related diseases, paying full attention to their housing, health and development. Above went the tamed ones, what about the untamed or wildlife; well, silver hydrogen peroxide does not impair the natural harmony/ balance between the living species.

Still thinking where to get, look no further!

Chemtex Speciality Limited globally markets Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide made from a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide IP and Nano Silver particles, under the registered trade name of Alstasan Silvox.

- See more at: http://www.silverhydrogenperoxide.com

ALSTASAN Silvox - Crop Pest Management at Salon Agriculture 2017 Paris

The Salon de l’agriculture organizes Paris International Agricultural Show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles every year. And this year the grand opening of Salon International Agriculture Expo saw home coming of a host of exhibitionists, technologists, agriculturists, farmers and students who shared their knowledge on the “Theme 2017: Farming: A Passion, A Set of Ambitions”. The Paris International Agricultural Show is committed to take long view of farming, bringing together sectors, stakeholders in these sectors and members of the general public. For this 54th edition of the show, they decided to continue lending support to all of the professions in the sector, and accommodate to provide visitors and consumers alike with an overall insight into farming.

One aspect of such discussion was HACKATHON: Focus on Responsible Agricultural Practices by the Bonduelle Group, who emphasized on healthily and sustainably feeding the planet while preserving the resources and the quality of the soils. With the constantly evolving agricultural world and increase in the best practices of mechanical and thermal weeding, sustainable chemical disinfection and pest control, mechanical insect traps, observation drones for better crop management etc., the farmers with significant know-how on such matters shared their views. As part of its overall reflection on the Group CSR strategy, Bonduelle gathered for nearly 2 days, farmers, and co-workers from various departments, consumers and business people to jointly brainstorm on how to promote responsible agricultural practices and accordingly last December, they organized a Hackathon with the objective to promote responsible agricultural practices among consumers.

 

One of the participating groups quite elaborately discussed the judicious use of chemical pesticides to reduce damage to crops and also reduce the ultimate environmental and health impacts of the pesticides as encouraged by Bonduelle. On one such note, the presenters highlighted a new chemical pest control technology in the form of Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Agricultural Disinfectant and Pesticide. It is here that ALSTASAN Silvox was mentioned as a globally accepted eco-friendly all purpose pesticide owing to its superior quality and efficacy at eliminating almost all types of agricultural pests and pathogens.

 

ALSTASAN Silvox’s eco-friendly formulation decomposes into water and oxygen increasing soil life and crop yield without any signs of phytotoxicity. It does not leave poisonous residues and does not require flushing with water. Silver has been shown to have anti-senescence property which likewise expands shelf life of usability of products of the soil.

The important characteristics of ALSTASAN Silvox are:

·         It is colorless, odorless, and biodegradable and 100% eco-friendly

·         Multifunctional with wide range applications

·         Multi-media sanitation (Irrigation Water, Soil Surface and Foliar lamina)

·         Nontoxic, breaking into water and oxygen and no other toxic residues

·         Cold sterilant (Does not require any heat for disinfection)

·         Non foaming formulation

·         No Rinse product (Does not require rinsing with water)

Benefits to Grower

·         Saves time, energy and manpower and improves crop economics

·         Media fumigation can be done even only 4 (four) hours before plantation

·         Stable over a wide pH and temperature range

·         Does not release toxic fumes and harmful gases

·         Does not require water rinsing after disinfection

·         Soil does not need to be covered with plastic unlike formalin method

·         Safe and nontoxic to humans

·         Non carcinogenic

·         Non mutagenic

·         Minimizes the use of harmful fungicides, pesticides, and bactericides

·         Can be used for regular treatment by drip, foliar sprays, and drenching methods

Benefits to Soil / Growing Media

·         Destroys all fungi, bacteria, viruses and pest populations in soil or media

·         Kills even eggs and larval stage of insects-pests

·         Eco-friendly and biodegradable, breaking down to water and oxygen

·         Improves soil / media porosity

·         Adds more oxygen to soil profile

·         Improves water uptake capacity and capillary action

·         Does not leave behind toxic residues 

·         Prevents and treats nematode infestations

·         Increases soil/ Coco peat/ other media life

Benefits to Crop

·         Increases plant establishment and reduces initial plant mortality

·         Hastens seed germination and enhance crop growth by boosting fresh root formation

·         Works as a crop activator which enables it to fight against diseases

·         Denaturation of DNA helps against pest resistance development 

·         Increases both production and marketable yield

·         Silver has an anti-senescence property which prevents ageing of fruits and vegetables

·         Helps in Ethylene inhibition

·         Does not have phyto-toxic effect on other crops

·         Does not cause spotting on flowers and affect taste of fruits and vegetables

·         Improves luster of the produce along with extension of shelf-life

 

Being eco-friendly and bio-degradable, the blend of hydrogen peroxide with silver makes it effective & hassle free solution to all plant pathogen related problems. A high LD₅₀ value makes it nontoxic while its fast action and zero phytotoxicity, makes it effective at reducing the time between soil fumigation and plantation from the conventional 3 weeks to just 4-6 hours.

ALSTASAN Silvox finds wide usage in fields of open field cultivation for growing apples, grapes, corn, radish, potatoes, etc., to protective cultivation of apricots, oranges, capsicum, etc. It finds a huge use in floriculture where it not only treats microbial infections but the silver in hydrogen peroxide also increases the shelf life of cut flowers, thereby increasing their market value.

Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide benefits over Hydrogen Peroxide with Silver Nitrate

Silver has been known for its antimicrobial activity since the Roman times, from storing liquids in silver vessels to treating wounded soldiers in World War I; it has always been a prominent figure in this field. 

Silver hydrogen peroxide is prepared by combining the powerful hydrogen peroxide and antibacterial silver. But conventional preparations of the same include the usage of silver nitrate salt for providing Ag-ions.

Recent advancements!

Nanotechnology has flourished in the recent times, leading to its increased number of applications in daily life. Silver ions in the size range of 10-100nm are classified as nano particles. Gaining attention in the recent years, AgNP (Silver Nano particles) can be shaped in accordance to its purpose. From simple spheres to complex diamond ones, the applications of nano-Ag are endless. Powerful than the bigger forms because of their large surface area to volume ratio, increasing the number of Ag ions released per unit mass of silver, thereby involving more ions for the cellular destruction process.

The conventional silver nitrate form of silver administration finds it hard to cope with the nano particles mainly, owing to their small size, nano-Ag particles attach themselves to the cellular membrane interrupting with the permeability and metabolic pathways of the cell. Moreover, their action is not limited to the membranes, but bind to the DNA inside preventing its replication.

Nano silver in Silver Hydrogen Peroxide functions in a variety of ways:

     

• ·         Stabilizes the hydrogen peroxide
• ·         Activates hydrogen peroxide only after dilution
• ·         Destroys further production of enzymes required for cellular metabolism
• ·         DNA structure is rearranged and destroyed, rendering microbes incapable of multiplying

 Chemtex Speciality Limited globally markets Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide made from a combination of Hydrogen Peroxide IP and Nano Silver particles, under the registered trade name of Alstasan Silvox.