PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The disinfecting action of Bafry 50/500 is based on hydrogen peroxide and silver. The hydrogen peroxide acts as an oxidant, bound with stabilizers to form a complex solution. The incorporation of silver ions achieves a long-lasting effect. The bactericidal action of silver is based on the fact that the monovalent ion binds firmly to bacterial proteins in a covalent and coordinated manner, with the result that they are inactivated or precipitated.

Hydrogen peroxide (H202) is an oxidizing agent with disinfectant properties. It is also a substance that releases oxygen, transforming itself into pure water (H20), leaving no traces of microelements in the treated water. Hydrogen peroxide is used industrially as a food additive, bleach, and in chemical reactions. It is also used to decontaminate and purify industrial wastewater and stale air. It has the disadvantage of being very unstable with a tendency to decompose itself, in a concentrated manner, making it difficult to use as a disinfectant and not suitable for preventing re-contamination due to its slow and short-lived effectiveness.

Silver (Ag)
The term oligodynamic was invented by the Swiss botanist Carl Von Nägeli in 1880 when he observed that high silver solutions have an algaecide effect. Another important discovery was that the same low concentration also has a bactericidal effect. Silver turned out to have several advantages compared to other disinfectants; "Silver Water" has no odor, does not cause eye irritation, and does not form chloramine or other irritating substances. Silver ions can be dosed in such small quantities that they do not alter the chemical and physical properties of the treated water. Therefore, silver can be used over a very wide pH range, without altering the pH of the treated water. In addition, it proved to be effective at high water temperatures and its long-lasting bacteriostatic effect proved to be excellent, actively preventing recontamination. One disadvantage presented by the oligodynamic effect is that silver does not have an oxidizing effect, so it is not able to decompose, alter or remove organic matter by oxidation. Another disadvantage is its slow bactericidal action. Also, It is only effective in clean water so turbid water must be purified before treatment.

Bafry 50/500 combines these two elements resulting in an impressive intensification of the properties of each of the individual substances. The synergy obtained resulted in excellent disinfection properties at very low concentrations. The silver content in Bafry 50/500 is approximately 10 to 20 times lower than the concentration officially authorized worldwide for drinking water. The combination of oxidation and the oligodynamic effect resulted in a two-phase (multifaceted) product capable of removing biofilm at a normal application concentration (without overdosing). This is a very important aspect in the fight against more developed forms of bacteria and viruses that form so-called biofilms with natural protection. The hydrogen peroxide oxidizes the biofilm, thus allowing an access to the silver to destroy the bacteria or virus without inconvenience.

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