Demonstration Overview
The DoD STED Program is currently demonstrating portable on-demand hypochlorous acid (HOCl) generators and the HOCl disinfectant cleaner solutions they produce for use in operations at Department of Defense (DoD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facilities. These are small portable tabletop devices that utilize electrolysis of onsite water and premeasured salt and vinegar to produce on-demand electrolyzed water containing the active ingredient HOCl. The resulting solution is a hospital-grade disinfectant cleaner that is EPA registered; Kist G, List H, List N and List Q; Green Seal certified; and allergen free.
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Demonstration Products*
The following systems are selected for demonstration:
- Force of Nature and Force of Nature Pro by HCl Cleaning Products LLC
*Mention of or referral to commercial products, services, and manufacturers herein is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement by, nor the official policy or position of, the Department of Defense (DoD), any of its Components, or the U.S. Government.
Demonstration Sites
- Pentagon Athletic Center
- Naval Support Activity Bethesda
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
Demonstration Details
Traditional disinfection utilizes more hazardous, irritating, and allergenic premade chemical products containing hypochlorites, quaternary ammonium compounds, hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, or phenols. These are used at DoD medical, veterinary, research, childcare, recreation, food service, hospitality, retail, and administrative facilities. Compared to on-demand generation of HOCl cleaners, these products pose higher hazard and sensitivity risks, factor single-use packaging and higher shipping weight into product pricing, and pose higher supply chain negative impacts (e.g., material waste and pollutant emissions). In contrast, on-demand generation of a non-toxic and allergen free EPA registered disinfectant cleaner mitigates pollution impacts associated with the manufacturing, shipping, and disposal of traditional disinfectant and cleaning products while presenting significantly less hazards and allergy concerns. As a multipurpose disinfectant and cleaner, the product may be able to replace multiple specialty cleaners at a cost savings while reducing need for chemical storage and tracking.