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ECA & OSG
What is On-Site Generation (OSG)?
On-site generation or OSG refers to the creation of cleaning solutions through the use of ECA water technology on demand and on site. Instead of relying on off-site, conventional chemical manufacturers and distributors, the PathoSans On-Site Generation System enables you to produce as much cleaner and disinfectant as needed right in your facility. Mitigate the risks associated with supply chain disruption. Control your own destiny when it comes to cleaning with on-site generation.
What is Electrochemical Activation Technology (ECA)?
PathoSans electrochemical activation (ECA) technology improves upon some deficiencies of the original methods of electrolyzed or activated water solutions. (Electrolyzed or activated water refers to the original methods of creating cleaning and sanitizing solutions through the electrolysis of ordinary softened water.) Since, mineral content can vary from tap to tap, PathoSans ECA technology softens or conditions the tap water and introduces a controlled amount of sodium carbonate prior to electrolysis to ensure that mineral content is at an acceptable level for consistent activation. The result is PathoClean®, a consistently powerful alkaline cleaning solution (sodium hydroxide), and PathoCide®, a mildly acidic sanitizer and disinfectant solution (hypochlorous acid). Whereas traditional electrolyzed or activated water blended these two solutions, PathoSans technology splits the solutions allowing for greater efficacy and superior cleaning and sanitizing.
The PathoSans Difference: ECA Water Technology
PathoSans improves upon previous electrochemically-activated water technology by eliminating the need for pumps to carry the salt brine through an ECA generator. Instead of worrying about costly maintenance on mechanically unreliable pumps, PathoSans relies on the law of gravity to do the work. PathoSans also keeps the salt brine separate from the ECA solutions by pulling the sodium and chloride ions through ion exchange membranes, which results in more pure cleaning and disinfecting solutions.
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals |
PathoSans On-Site Generation |
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| AVAILABILITY | Produce as much as needed, on-demand. Never run out. |
Dependent on supplier to ship. Delays and shortages possible during infection outbreaks and pandemics. |
| EFFECTIVENESS | 99.999% effective at killing bacteria within seconds. |
Only effective at their stated dwell time, often between five and 10 minutes. |
| COST | Generating your own PathoSans solutions on-site can save money. |
Pay for many different chemicals with varying costs plus packaging, shipping, and handling costs. |
| RISKS | Safer for cleaners, building occupants, and surfaces |
Can be hazardous for cleaners and building occupants. Chemicals can degrade surfaces. |
| USES | Two solutions replace most cleaning solutions and can be used on surfaces where water can be used. |
Many chemicals with limited uses have to be carried and used all over a facility. |
| MIXING | No mixing required. PathoSans solutions are always ready to use from the tap. |
Sometimes hazardous mixing requires careful training and personal protective equipment (PPE). |
| WASTE | PathoSans containers can be refilled and reused again and again. |
Packaging is often discarded and repurchased over and over again. |
| SUSTAINABILITY | Uses less fossil fuels and creates less air pollution from manufacturing and transport. |
Continuous creation of solutions and packaging create a much greater environmental footprint. Shipping burns fossil fuels. |
| LEED | PathoSans electrochemically-activated solutions are recognized by LEED as a part of an effective green cleaning program. |
Many conventional cleaning chemicals do not meet LEED standards. |
| ORDERING | Eliminates ongoing ordering of products. |
Requires regular ordering, price negotiations, and order reviews. |
| FRAGRANCES/DYES | Free of fragrances, dyes, and additives. |
Products vary, but many have fragrances and dyes which can be toxic or irritating to sensitive populations. |
Availability
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Produce as much as needed, on-demand. Never run out.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Dependent on supplier to ship. Delays and shortages possible during infection outbreaks and pandemics.
Effectiveness
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: 99.999% effective at killing bacteria within seconds.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Only effective at their stated dwell time, often between five and 10 minutes.
Cost
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Generating your own PathoSans solutions on-site can save money.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Pay for many different chemicals with varying costs plus packaging, shipping, and handling costs.
Risks
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Safer for cleaners, building occupants, and surfaces.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Can be hazardous for cleaners and building occupants. Chemicals can degrade surfaces.
Uses
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Two solutions replace most cleaning solutions and can be used on surfaces where water can be used.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Many chemicals with limited uses have to be carried and used all over a facility.
Mixing
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: No mixing required. PathoSans solutions are always ready to use from the tap.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Sometimes hazardous mixing requires careful training and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Waste
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: PathoSans containers can be refilled and reused again and again.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Packaging is often discarded and repurchased over and over again.
Sustainability
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Uses less fossil fuels and creates less air pollution from manufacturing and transport.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Continuous creation of solutions and packaging create a much greater environmental footprint. Shipping burns fossil fuels.
Leed
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: PathoSans electrochemically-activated solutions are recognized by LEED as a part of an effective green cleaning program.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Many conventional cleaning chemicals do not meet LEED standards.
Ordering
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Eliminates ongoing ordering of products.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Requires regular ordering, price negotiations, and order reviews.
Fragrances/Dyes
Conventional Cleaning Chemicals: Free of fragrances, dyes, and additives.
PathoSans On-Site Generation: Products vary, but many have fragrances and dyes which can be toxic or irritating to sensitive populations.