What is Hypochlorous solution (HOCl)?
Hypochlorous solution (Hypochlorous formula: HOCl) is a mixture containing HOCl, water and proprietary stabiliser ingredients. HOCl is a highly specialised molecule that is, under normal conditions, manufactured by the white blood cells in the human body, and which is responsible for our immunity. It is also very important in regulating the body’s inflammation process and plays a central role in wound healing. Thoclor Labs has developed a unique process to manufacture HOCl outside of the human body. Our proprietary process does not use the usual method of electrolysing salt water solution, as is commonly applied by others.
The result of our method is a high-concentration solution without the contaminants that result when using the salt-method.
What are the main effects of HOCl on the human body?
1. HOCl is the most powerful disinfectant against disease-forming microorganisms.
2. HOCl has a highly effective anti-inflammatory effect. Whenever it is applied to a wound, it reduces not only pain but also redness associated with inflammation and swelling.
3. HOCl is a potent wound healing agent. Wounds exposed to HOCl heal in a fraction of the time they take to heal without it.
4. HOCl destroys biofilm and therefore quickly kills pathogens that might be protected by the biofilm.
5. HOCl stops bleeding in an acute wound.
6. HOCl has powerful skin rejuvenation effects.
What is Free Available Chlorine?
Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is chlorine that is present in the form of HOCl, bleach chlorine or as dissolved chlorine gas. It is ‘free’ in the sense that it has not yet reacted with anything and ‘available’ in the sense that it can and will react if needed. Of these three FAC molecules, HOCl is by far the most important germ killer. It is also the only completely non-toxic molecule of the three FAC’s.
What is Sodium hypochlorite?
Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, or commonly known as bleach) is a chlorine compound most commonly used as a disinfectant. However as methods are developed (like the method discovered by Thoclor Labs) to manufacture HOCl outside of the human body, HOCl will eventually be the only molecule used to disinfect wounds, surfaces, water systems, air spaces and anywhere else that suffers from germ infestation. This is due to the fact that HOCl is 100 times more deadly against germs than hypochlorite and it is completely non-toxic, where hypochlorite has many known toxic side effects in the human body.
Thoclor’s HOCl does not contain any bleach NaOCl.
Does HOCl leave any toxic residue after use, as is commonly the case with other disinfectants?
HOCl does not leave any toxic residue behind after its use.
What is Hydrogen Peroxide?
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a clear liquid, slightly more viscous than water. It has strong oxidizing properties and is useful as a powerful bleaching agent and a disinfectant. Its disinfectant powers do not match that of HOCl. Hydrogen peroxide also has a toxic effect on living cells (cytotoxic).
What is Ozone?
Ozone is a colourless, unstable, toxic gas with a pungent odour and powerful oxidizing properties, formed from oxygen by electrical discharges or ultraviolet light. It differs from normal oxygen (O2) in having three atoms in its molecule (O3).
Thoclor’s HOCl does not contain any peroxide or ozone.
Is HOCl an oxidant?
HOCl is not an oxidant. It has oxidant properties, but those are matched by its equal reduction qualities. When a molecule has both of these qualities, its called an oxidation/reduction molecule (also called a redox molecule). This quality is measurable and is expressed in millivolts. It is mostly because of its oxidation/reduction quality that HOCl is able to kill germs.
Thoclor’s HOCl has an oxidation/reduction value of around 1100 millivolts.
Bacteria, Pathogens, Germs, Viruses, Fungi, Molds, Spores and Microorganisms
What are bacteria?
Bacteria are single-celled living organisms ubiquitous in every habitat on Earth. They are both harmful and useful to the environment and animals, including humans. Some bacteria act as pathogens and cause disease and illness.
What are anaerobic bacteria?
Anaerobic bacteria are bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth. These bacteria cannot live or grow in the presence of oxygen.
What are aerobic bacteria?
Aerobic bacteria are bacteria that have an oxygen-based metabolism. Aerobes use oxygen to oxidize substrates (for example sugars and fats) in order to obtain energy.
What is a pathogen?
A pathogen or infectious agent is a biological agent that causes disease or illness to its host. A pathogen can be a bacteria, a virus, fungi or a parasite.
What is a germ or bug?
A germ or bug is an informal term for a pathogen, particularly bacteria.
What is a virus?
A virus is a submicroscopic parasitic particle that infects cells in biological organisms. Examples of diseases caused by viruses include the common cold, smallpox, and HIV. Connections are being studied which may link viruses to neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome.
What are fungi?
A fungus (plural fungi) is an organism that digests its food externally and absorbs the nutrient molecules into its cells. Fungi occur in every environment on earth and play very important roles in most ecosystems. Some fungi are parasites on plants and animals, including humans. They are responsible for numerous diseases, such as athlete’s foot and ringworm in humans.
What is yeast?
Yeasts are single-celled fungi, a few species of which are commonly used to leaven bread and ferment alcoholic beverages. A few yeasts, such as Candida albicans, can cause infection in humans.
What is mould?
Moulds, or mold, are various fungi that cover surfaces in the form of biofilm and usually produce masses of spores. Mould is often a problem in damp areas such as basements and bathrooms, and after floods. It can be seen on surfaces of walls but also grows deep within, and produces a distinctive dusty, slightly pungent smell. It grows on food in closed containers, even in refrigerators.
What are spores?
A spore is a reproductive mechanism that is adapted for dispersion and surviving for extended periods of time in unfavourable conditions.
What is a microorganism or a microbe?
A microorganism or microbe is an organism that is microscopic (invisible to the naked eye). Microorganisms are often illustrated using single-celled, or unicellular organisms.
What are algae?
Algae range from single-celled organisms to multi-cellular organisms, some with fairly complex differentiated forms and (if marine) called seaweeds. All algae have photosynthetic machinery ultimately derived from the cyanobacteria and produce oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis. Algae are usually found in damp places or bodies of water and thus are common in terrestrial as well as aquatic environments
What is biofilm?
A biofilm is a complex aggregation of microorganisms marked by the excretion of a protective and adhesive slimy matrix. Biofilms can contain many different types of microorganisms, such as bacteria, protozoa and algae. Biofilms have been implicated in a wide variety of microbial infections in the body, including common problems such as urinary tract infections, catheter infections, middle ear infections, the formation of dental plaque, gingivitis (gum disease) and coatings on contact lenses. Biofilms cause the spread of infection through drinking water and are a major problem in wounds, where they protect the pathogens from attempts to kill the germs.
Thoclor’s HOCl can successfully eradicate biofilm and is a highly effective disinfectant against bacteria, viruses, pathogens, germs, bugs, spores, algae, yeast, mould and fungi.
However, as HOCl is the body’s natural defence mechanism, it does not kill normal bacteria responsible for the physiological processes of the human body.
Have microorganisms ever developed resistance against the use of HOCl?
Because HOCl caused the eradication of disease-forming microorganisms through a physical destruction of the germs, they cannot develop resistance against its use.
Toxicity, Cytotoxicity, Acute Toxicity, Chronic Toxicity, Genotoxicity
What is toxicity?
Toxicity is a measure of the degree to which something is toxic or poisonous.
What is cytotoxicity?
Cytotoxicity is the quality of being toxic to cells. Examples of toxic agents are a chemical substance or an immune cell.
What is genotoxicity?
Genotoxic substances are those chemical compounds capable of causing genetic mutation and of contributing to the development of tumours.
HOCl proved not to be toxic to animals, insects and humans. Thoclor has never tested our HOCl on animals but there are numerous published data that refer to the safety of HOCl in multiple animal studies.
What is spraying?
A spray is a phenomenon of a liquid in small droplets floating through the air. Spraying is executed with the help of spraying pumps. Generally, spraying Thoclor’s HOCl causes the skin to get wet.
What is soaking?
Soaking involves placing a HOCl-wetted surgical swab onto a wound for 10 – 15 minutes and allowing the wound to become saturated or permeated with Thoclor’s HOCl.
What is rinsing?
Rinsing is accomplished by washing lightly, as by pouring HOCl into or over a wound.
What is pH?
pH (potential of hydrogen) is a measure of the activity of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution and, therefore, its acidity or alkalinity. Most substances have a pH in the range of 0 to 14. Aqueous solutions with pH values lower than 7 are considered acidic, while pH values higher than 7 are considered alkaline. A pH of 7 is considered to be pH neutral.
What is the pH of HOCl?
The pH of HOCl is 5.7. That is very slightly acidic – you would not taste the acidity of HOCl. HOCl is tasteless and odourless.
Are there safety benefits from using Thoclor’s HOCl?
Yes, using Thoclor’s HOCl solutions eliminates chemical hazards. According to the EPA, 27,000 hotel workers are injured by chemicals every year. The California Department of Health conducted a study and they concluded that there is an increase of workplace asthma and other respiratory ailments that could be attributed to the use of chemical cleaners and sanitizers. Thoclor’s HOCl does not irritate skin or the eyes and can be inhaled without any side-effect.
What are the conditions that HOCl may help for?
Any infective skin condition (bacterial, fungal, viral) may benefit from HOCl application. These include but are not limited to athletes foot, nappy rash, umbilical chord infection, furuncle, sore throat, eye infections (bacterial and viral), open sores, chronic leg ulcers, burns, cuts and abrasions, gingivitis (gum disease), acne, rosacea, chronic nail infections.
Is HOCl safe for use in children and pregnant or breast -feeding women?
HOCl is completely safe for use in people of all ages, as well as in pregnancy and during breast-feeding.
How do I store my Thoclor Labs GF Series HOCl?
It is important to always keep your Thoclor HOCl in a dark glass bottle, away from UV-light. Keep it at room temperature and never mix your Thoclor HOCl with any other products. Discard after the expiry date has been reached.
How do I ensure the best effect is obtained from using my Thoclor Labs GF Series product?
Always use Thoclar Labs HOCl in accordance with the instructions that are printed on the box of the product, or that you can find by scanning the QR-code on the bottle.
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