Air Liquide releases ozone surface sanitizer study
3/08/2002-Air Liquide America Corp. has released the first study benchmarking ozone against Environmental Protection Agency standards for surface sanitation. The study was conducted in response to the food industry s need for an effective, environmentally friendly alternative for disinfecting surfaces in food processing plants. According to the company, results from the study validate ozone s efficacy as a sanitizer for surfaces, including processing equipment, which come in contact with food. Ozone is well suited to the multiple intervention approach that is being taken today by the food industry to improve sanitation and food safety, said Joanne Burrows, marketing manager, food and beverage, Air Liquide America. The study benchmarked ozone against a standard recommended by the EPA's Office of Pesticides Programs. Air Liquide America contracted with a recognized third party organization, the Toxicology Group, LLC, a division of NSF International, to validate ozone s efficacy as a sanitizer. The Toxicology Group carried out witness testing on the performance of ozone as measured by the AOAC Official Method 960.09, Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizing Action of Disinfectants. Based on the findings of this study, ozone meets all acceptance criteria for a 99.999% reduction in viable organisms within 30 seconds, said Chris Steele, Toxicology Group manager. For more information, contact Air Liquide America Corporation at 1-800-820-2522 or at www.airliquide.com |
