BioSecurity

What Is Bio Security?

We are surrounded by microorganisms like bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are in the air we breathe, the food we eat and drink, and even on our bodies. In the main we are able to cope with them and co-exist with them.

But occasionally we succumb to them and they make us ill. This happens when our resistance is down (e.g. when we do not have sufficient sleep), or when there are too many of them and they overwhelm our body immunity system. Sometimes they mutate into something new that our body cannot handle. In the extreme case, we die.

Today, governments and researchers have seen the need to develop a field of science called “Bio-Security” that aims at minimizing and where possible, completely eliminating the risks posed by these microorganisms on human lives.

In this warfare against these microorganisms, various approaches are being studied including the use of new chemicals and drugs. Utmost care has to be exercised to ensure that the cure is not worse than the cause.

Why OZONE?

Ozone is a naturally occurring substance formed during electric storms. It is made up of 3 atoms of oxygen and is referred to as trivalent oxygen. The oxygen molecules we breathe contain only 2 atoms. With 3 atoms of oxygen, ozone is an unstable gas and will readily degrade back to its stable state of 2 atoms, leaving the third atom to be free.

This radical atom is highly reactive and will oxidise with practically anything, including bacteria, viruses, organic and inorganic compounds.

Ozone is also a powerful oxidiser which kills microorganisms effectively. Because it acts 2,000 times faster than chlorine, it is used to treat 600 million gallons of drinking water a day in Los Angeles, California.

This means that if used uncontrollably, it can produce harmful by-products and damages.

Bio3X LLC has produced a state-of-the-art ozonator that they have patented. It creates quality ozone based on the concentration and time duration that are keyed into its computer-controlled generator. But what makes it exceptional compared to some 250 different ozonators available around the world, is that at the end of the process it sucks back the remaining ozone and converts it back into molecules of 2 atoms of oxygen, before releasing them back into the atmosphere.

Ozone has no residual effect, which means that re-infection can occur as soon as ozone is removed.

To address this, Bio3X LLC has also produced a patent-pending anti-microbial solution which, when applied directly onto walls and other surfaces, can provide control of microorganisms for long-term effectiveness, depending on its concentration. This has been tested at Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake City and is registered with FDA for personal care use under the Master Drug File.

This means that when we combine the use of Bio3X-produced ozone with its anti-microbial solution, we have a high degree of protection against microorganisms so that homes, food preparation and dining areas, offices, institutions of learning and entertainment centres are pleasant and safe from harmful microorganisms.

This is truly Bio-Security for Life.

Characteristics of OZONE

Is colourless and has a pleasant odour at levels of less than 0.1 ppm.
Has a characteristic pungent smell at higher concentration, thus acting as an early warning device for people who might come in contact with the gas.
At very high concentration, can cause dry mouth, burning of the eyes, congestion of the nasal passages and difficulty in breathing. Although it will not attack, breakdown or be absorbed into healthy animal tissue, long-term exposure to very high concentration is not encouraged.
Is an oxidiser and will react with all oxidisable materials, both organic and inorganic.
Will generate more heat compared to normal oxidation with oxygen.
Reacts with non-saturated organic compounds to produce ozonides, which are unstable and may decompose with explosive violence. Keep away from strong reducing agents and combustible materials such as fats, grease and oils.
Is 1.5 times heavier than air, so that it will seek out and settle in the lowest point in a room or building.
Has not penetration effect so that it will “puddle”, meaning that if not mechanically moved, it will maintain a higher concentration at the point of discharge than in areas farther from that point.
Must be manufactured on-site and used immediately as it has a short-life and cannot be stored.
Has unfortunately been associated with pollution because it exists as the by-product of copier machines and created by hydrocarbons emissions from automobiles and power plants.
Ozone is considered a POISON GAS at concentration higher than 0.05 ppm (ENV “Guidelines For Good Air Quality In Office Premises” First Edition, October 1996). Although there are no recorded cases of death due to ozone poisoning, ozone still needs to be handled with caution.