{"id":25024,"date":"2025-02-21T02:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T02:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/th\/?p=25024"},"modified":"2025-11-28T02:45:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T02:45:49","slug":"a-safer-way-to-disinfect-a-c-systems-with-stabilised-aqueous-ozone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ocs.com\/th\/news\/a-safer-way-to-disinfect-a-c-systems-with-stabilised-aqueous-ozone\/","title":{"rendered":"A Safer Way to Disinfect A\/C Systems with Stabilised Aqueous Ozone"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Air conditioning (A\/C) systems play a\u00a0critical\u00a0role in\u00a0maintaining\u00a0hygiene and product safety, especially in controlled production environments such as food manufacturing and pharmaceutical facilities. Over time, these systems can accumulate biofilm, bacteria, and mould that compromise air quality and increase the risk of cross-contamination across production zones.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Conventional disinfection methods often rely on strong chemical agents that leave residues, lengthen maintenance cycles, and raise safety or environmental concerns.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0technology provides a safer and more sustainable alternative,\u00a0delivering effective microbial control without the drawbacks of chemical disinfectants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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What is Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO)?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Stabilised Aqueous Ozone is created by converting oxygen into ozone (O\u2083) and infusing it into cold tap water. The resulting solution acts as a powerful oxidiser, breaking down organic matter and inactivating microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and mould.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once its cleaning process is complete, SAO naturally reverts to oxygen and water, leaving no chemical residue. This makes it ideal for facilities where hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance are essential.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advantages of Using SAO for A\/C System Disinfection<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

To help facilities teams assess the benefits, the following table outlines key operational and safety differences between conventional chemical disinfection and SAO:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nConventional Chemical Disinfection<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nStabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residue<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMay leave chemical traces that require rinsing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nReverts to oxygen and water, leaving no residue<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operator Safety<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nCan cause irritation or health risks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-toxic and safe for maintenance staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Material Impact<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPotentially corrosive to metal and sensitive components<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNon-corrosive and equipment-safe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environmental Impact<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nRequires storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNo chemical storage or disposal\u00a0required<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Air Quality<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMay introduce volatile compounds into airflow<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nImproves air quality by reducing microbial load<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regulatory Alignment<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNeeds strict control to ensure compliance<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSupports hygiene and sustainability standards<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Comparison of Conventional Chemical Disinfection vs Stabilised Aqueous Ozone (SAO)<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Benefits\u00a0of\u00a0Using SAO for A\/C System Disinfection:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n