Since it was first discovered that microbes cause infection, there has been a continued search for methods to destroy them. Some of the earliest weapons developed, phenolics for example, have been withdrawn for safety reasons. The remaining solutions that we rely on today – such as quaternary ammonium compounds, hypochlorites and chlorine – all have their drawbacks but continue to be used due to the limited choices available. Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry represents something better.
It’s safer
Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry has an unblemished health and safety record spanning more than 20 years. Extensive toxicological testing has proven that Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry is neither a sensitiser nor an irritant. Hospitals using Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry have not reported any cases of occupational asthma, which can be associated with using chlorine. Tristel Fuse for Surfaces is a high-level sporicidal disinfectant for large surface areas. Upon bursting one sachet, the organic compounds sodium chlorite and citric acid are mixed without compromising staff and patient safety. The working solution of Tristel Fuse for Surfaces, which is created upon diluting one sachet into 5L of cold water, is not classified as hazardous under the Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) regulation which came into force on 1 June 2015.
Apart from Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry being safe for staff, it is also safe for hospital equipment due to its unique mode of action and short contact time.
It’s faster
A surface disinfectant is only effective if it kills microorganisms within the natural drying time of the surface, without causing damage to it. This means that it has to be able to act fast at low concentrations. Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry is effective against all microorganisms, including those responsible for outbreaks such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), Norovirus, VRE and MRSA. Tristel Fuse for Surfaces’ contact time is five minutes, which makes it among the fastest and most effective disinfectants for surfaces on the market.
It’s smarter
Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry is effective even at low concentrations because of its unique qualities. For alternative solutions such as chlorine to reach Tristel’s sporicidal efficacy, 25 tablets have to be diluted into 5L of water, which results in a solution that is toxic for staff and corrosive for surfaces. Innovative delivery systems ensure that Tristel’s proprietary chlorine dioxide chemistry is delivered safely, rapidly and at one effective concentration for each application. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have benefited from the unique characteristics of Tristel’s chlorine dioxide chemistry.
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