KL7 Chelate

       It is well understood that by increasing the utility of active oxygen radicals, the production of toxic disinfection byproducts (DBP’s) is greatly reduced and the need for the presence of chloramines is greatly reduced.  Arana has improved the technology of disinfection and oxidation by mimicking nature.  Nature utilizes a variety of “Reactive Oxygen Species” (ROS) and utilizes specific minerals and metals to aid in the distribution, management, and catalysis of ROS reactions against microbes and organic contaminants.  Arana’s chelate advances disinfection technology by translating what nature does into simple to use liquid formulations. The result is a disinfection capability for the management of viruses, bacteria, molds, and biofilms that is more than ten times that of conventional chlorine treatment, far exceeding peroxides, and providing residual biofilm / disinfecting protection that conventional chemistries are incapable of.

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       Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) reactions are characterized by movement of electrons, i.e., one compound gives up electrons and another accepts electrons.  This movement of electrons can be measured with a millivolt (mV) reader and the strength of the movement is referred to as “Oxidation Reduction Potential” (ORP).  Long standing science has established that specific ranges of ORP have definitive effects on microorganisms and “Redox sensitive” contaminants. 

 

       Hence, by maintaining a target ORP, desired disinfection (killing of microorganisms) is assured.  Furthermore, by disinfecting via ORP versus chemical disinfection, microorganisms cannot create biofilms to resist chemicals or cannot become chemical resistant like has occurred so many times throughout the world.  ORP breaks down the cellular walls and microorganisms cannot develop resistance or build protection through biofilms.

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       The improvement in oxidation energy is accomplished by mimicking nature (with minerals and metals) in how oxygen radicals are interconverted, how oxygen radicals are managed, and how oxygen radical reactions are catalyzed.  Hence the generation of a dynamic environment in which oxygen is the active ingredient and the presence of minerals and water play subordinate and supporting roles.  A suspension time kill test demonstrates the effectiveness of oxidation energy as a disinfectant.

 

Why ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species)?

1. It provides the highest efficiency of oxidation.  Oxidation is an aggressive reaction that dramatically changes the physical properties of a target compound.

2. Of the many elements that will cause oxidation reactions, ROS are the most aggressive agents and have a huge bonus upside in that they do not produce toxic byproducts.

3. For pathogen control, the amount of ROS necessary to kill pathogens is much less than other oxidants or disinfectants.

Arana’s chelate (KL7) as a Safe and Effective Alternative to Chloramines / Fluoramines:

• More than 12 times the reactivity / killing power of chlorine

• Delivers oxidation energy controlled and measured by ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential)

• Free oxygen radical generation

• Kills pathogens / microbes

• Eliminates and prevents biofilms

• Detoxifies organics

• Eliminates or greatly reduces Disinfection By-Products (DBP’s)

• Residual is non-toxic – oxygen and mineral monoxides

• By-Products are non-toxic vs. Chlorines creating multiple types of carcinogens and mutagens

       Arana’s patented two step advanced oxidation process is arguably the best large-scale water treatment process in the world, and when combined with Arana’s proprietary chelate, no comparable ability to treat and sterilize water, manage biofilms, and maintain safe healthy drinking water exists.