Clean more safely and sustainably without compromising effectiveness

The challenges facing food processors are plentiful. In addition to keeping up with ever-changing consumer tastes, food safety remains a top priority. Worker recruitment and retention are increasingly difficult, and there is increased pressure to operate more sustainably. The use of electro-chemical activation (ECA) technology in sanitation is helping many processors address these issues without having to make sweeping procedural changes or incur additional cost. The PathoSans system uses exclusive electro-chemical activation (ECA) technology to produce powerful cleaning and sanitising solutions that can replace toxic, traditional chemicals. The system can be installed in your facility and produces solutions on demand using just salt, water and electricity.

On-site generation system for the production of powerful cleaners and sanitisers food processors can clean more safely and sustainably without compromising effectiveness using electro-chemical activation technology

New, proprietary ECA technology has been integrated into a compact system designed for use in manufacturing facilities. The system produces a sodium hydroxide cleaner and a hypochlorous acid sanitizer in ready-to-use concentrations. The solutions are:

• As effective, if not more effective, than traditional chemicals. Killing 99.999% of common foodborne bacteria, the solutions are direct replacements for caustic cleaners and sanitisers.
• Safe: The solutions are non-irritating to skin and eyes and fragrance-free for improved worker safety.
• Drain and disposal friendly.
• Approved for use in organic food processing.
• Salt-free and safe for use on stainless steel.
• Suitable for use in CIP systems. The solutions can also be stored in tanks and used with spray carts, pressure washers, bottles and more.
• Versatile: Can be used to clean and sanitise equipment, floors, walls, drains, trucks and more.
• Compatible with one another, so the need to rinse between cleaning and sanitizing is eliminated.
• Residue-free.

All systems using ECA technology aren’t created equal, so be sure to do your research. Many systems do not produce solutions that are safe for use on all surfaces — especially stainless steel.

A closer look at the benefits of ECA technology in sanitation

As we delve deeper into the details of using ECA solutions, it is important to reiterate that there are big differences in the systems that produce them, and the electro-chemical technology used. The rest of the information provided in this paper is specific to the PathoSans system from Spraying Systems Co. Other ECA systems may share some similarities with the PathoSans system, so be sure to ask about each attribute of interest to you. The differences between systems can be significant.

Food safety

The PathoSans cleaner replaces concentrated chemical caustics. The PathoSans sanitiser is as effective or better than toxic and dangerous alternatives, such as quat or PAA. Both the cleaner and the sanitiser are residue-free.

Traditional chemicals contain high levels of active ingredients to ensure effectiveness even when stored for long periods of time. PathoSans solutions are produced on-site and on demand and are at full potency when used. As a result, microorganisms can be effectively eliminated by the PathoSans solutions containing lower levels of active chemicals.

PathoSans solutions saponify and remove organic fats and oils and denature and remove proteins.

In side-by-side cleaning comparisons, PathoSans solutions clean as effectively — if not more effectively — than harsh chemicals. Users report better ATP and CFU test results in addition to visibly cleaner surfaces.

Worker safety, productivity, recruitment and retention

Use of PathoSans ECA solutions eliminates exposure to harsh chemicals, resulting in safer, happier, healthier and more productive workers.

Employees can clean and sanitise equipment free from cumbersome personal protection equipment (PPE). This makes the cleaning and sanitising process much more comfortable, particularly when cleaning in hot environments. The elimination of PPE also means workers can spend more time cleaning and less time adding/removing safety gear.

The use of the PathoSans system eliminates the need for workers to dilute concentrated chemicals. The PathoSans ECA solutions are produced in ready-to-use concentrations.

Traditional chemicals can trigger mild to severe allergic reactions to skin and eyes. These health problems can result in worker absences, worker’s compensation claims and reduced productivity. The use of PathoSans ECA solutions eliminates the costly and dangerous risks associated with traditional chemicals.

Training workers to use the PathoSans system and solutions is easy and straightforward. System training can be completed in less than an hour, and cleaner and sanitiser usage training requires just a few minutes.

Sustainability improvements

PathoSans™ ECA solutions are drain and disposal friendly. There is no need for wastewater treatment or the risk of fines for improper disposal. In fact, processors gain the added benefit of highly effective drain sanitation during PathoSans sanitiser disposal.

Clean labels and organic production are high priorities for many food companies. PathoSans ECA solutions are approved for organic production.

Additional benefits of on-site generation of PathoSans solutions include the elimination of pollution due to the transportation of chemicals and the disposal and recycling of chemical containers.

Now you can produce a highly effective cleaner and disinfectant on demand right in your facility ensuring you always have a reliable supply. Plus, you’ll have all the chemistry you need to clean, sanitise and disinfect your plant. The solutions produced by the PathoSans generator can be used to clean and disinfect equipment, tanks, work/break areas, floors, bathrooms and more.

For more information: PathoSans.com.au.