Ultralox 40 is a stable, active halogen solution developed by B & V Chemicals specifically for eradicating waterborne pathogens. This powerful solution rapidly kills a wide range of harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. Additionally, Ultralox 40 is highly effective in breaking down biofilms, which are protective layers that can harbour these pathogens and make them more difficult to eliminate.
Applications:
Ultralox 40 is ideal for continuous dosing in down water services, making it a perfect choice for small to medium-sized buildings. For sites with very high-water usage, alternative solutions such as chlorine dioxide or Genox may be more suitable.
- No Expensive Generator Needed: Ultralox 40 is straightforward to use, as it only needs to be dosed in proportion to the water makeup. This eliminates the need for an expensive generator, making the process cost-effective and simpler to manage.
- Low Health and Safety Risk: There is no need for mixing chemicals, which significantly reduces health and safety risks associated with handling and preparing chemical solutions.
- Extended Shelf Life: Ultralox 40 boasts a shelf life of six months when stored in drums. After this period, there is a slow decline in the ppm (parts per million) of active ingredients, ensuring prolonged efficacy.
- Flexible Dosing: The normal dose rate is 0.5 ppm, which equates to 125 ml of Ultralox 40 per 1000 litres of water. However, it is approved for use up to 1 ppm, providing the flexibility to adjust dose rates in response to high microbial results.
- Superior Biofilm Performance: Ultralox 40 outperforms chlorine dioxide in breaking down biofilms. This makes it particularly effective in maintaining clean water systems by eliminating these protective layers that can harbour pathogens.
- Better Temperature Stability: Ultralox 40 maintains its efficacy across a wider range of temperatures compared to chlorine dioxide, ensuring consistent performance even under varying environmental conditions.
Temperature Stability Comparison
The Research & Development team at B & V Chemicals has conducted extensive experiments and trials to evaluate the volatility of Ultralox 40 compared to chlorine dioxide across various conditions. These studies aimed to determine the stability and effectiveness of Ultralox 40, particularly under high-temperature scenarios.
The importance of temperature stability can be clearly illustrated through a simulated scenario. The following data, represented in the accompanying graph, highlights the performance of Ultralox 40 compared to chlorine dioxide:
Test Conditions: Both Ultralox 40 and chlorine dioxide were exposed to temperatures of 50°C, 55°C, 60°C, 65°C and 70°C with a contact time of 4 hours.
Results: After 4 hours 50°C Ultralox 40 retained over 90% of its active ingredients, with less than 10% degradation. In stark contrast, chlorine dioxide exhibited significant degradation, with over 30% of its active components lost in the same time frame.
At all test temperatures, Ultralox 40 displayed remarkable stability. At 70°C, it retained over 72% of its active ingredients, while chlorine dioxide experienced notable degradation, losing over 60% of its components within the same time frame.
Waterborne microbes pose a significant threat in healthcare settings, especially Legionella species, linked to Legionnaires' disease, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, causing skin and lung infections. Hospitals face particular challenges, with around 4,000 reported cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections annually in England. Given the association of both bacteria with biofilm, the efficacy of Ultralox 40 in biofilm removal becomes a critical consideration.
Ultralox 40 has gained widespread use and trust in several major hospitals in London and throughout the country. It is also extensively used in a variety of other settings, including nursing homes, hotels, schools, food factories, and industrial premises.
Updated Approval and Usage Guidelines
As of January 2024, we have renewed what was previously known as "DWI approval" for Ultralox 40. Our new approval number is 56/4/1530. Along with this renewal, there are updated guidelines on how to refer to this approval:
For microbial control of public and private water supplies, Ultralox 40 is typically dosed to achieve a residual free halogen level of 0.5 ppm Cl2, with a restricted application rate of 1.00 ppm residual Cl2.
- Acceptable Claims:
- "Approved by the Secretary of State"
- "Approved under Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016"
- "Approved for use in public water supplies."
- Inclusion in Official List: We may also refer to the inclusion of Ultralox 40 in the "List of Approved Products for Use in Public Water Supply in the United Kingdom."
These changes ensure that references to the product's approval are in line with current regulations and accurately convey its official status.
Ultralox 40 offers simplicity in dosing, eliminating the need for expensive generators, and reducing health risks with no chemical mixing. It boasts a 6-month shelf life, flexible dosing approved by DWI, superior biofilm control, and temperature stability, ensuring consistent performance.
For additional details on Ultralox 40 or inquiries about suitable dosing equipment supply and installation, please reach out to us at ownlabel@bvwater.co.uk.
