RO Membrane Biocide

RO membrane biocides are chemical compounds that are designed to prevent biological fouling or to remove bio-foulants from RO membrane. It has two variations viz. oxidizing and non-oxidizing micro biocide which helps in disinfection of Reverse Osmosis/Nano Filtration/Ultra Filtration membrane. Oxidizing type biocide is safe for potable Reverse Osmosis system and is highly efficient against broad spectrum micro-organisms. RO Membrane Biocide is completely biodegradable and is totally chlorine free and eco-friendly. The main reason of using an effective biocide program is to control bio-fouling in the membranes so that it can be relatively cost effective compared to cleaning programs.

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Functions of Silver in ALSTASAN SILVOX

Oligo-Dynamic Function 
Silver shows oligo-dynamic effect or toxicity on bacterial cells even in relatively low concentrations. Silver ions denature enzymes of the target cell or organism by binding to reactive groups, resulting in their precipitation and inactivation. Silver inactivates enzymes by reacting with the thiol groups to form silver sulphides.

Stabilizer function
Hydrogen Peroxide is not stable which means that it decomposes to oxygen and water. To solve this problem silver is added to hydrogen peroxide as stabilizer. This stabilizer prevents the slow decomposition of the hydrogen peroxide. The Ag2+ ions keep O2- ions.

Activator Function
The silver performs as an activator. The singularity of this silver activator is that it only activates the peroxide when it is exposed to biofoulants. In contact with microbes the silver loses its stabilizing function and activates to release nascent oxygen to oxidize the exposed microbes. When all bacteria have been oxidized by the generated active oxygen compounds, the silver acts as stabilizer for the remaining and non-reacted oxygen.

Key Features and Benefits

• High purity product - synthetic grade.
• Enhances the output water quality.
• Safe and simple to use.
• Concentrated solution.
• Eliminates the need of chlorination and de-chlorination of feed water.
• Totally chlorine free and biodegradable.

Physiochemical Data

Properties Typical Value
Form Clear liquid
Appearance Colourless
Odour Odourless
pH (Neat) 1.5 – 1.2
Specific Gravity 1.15 – 1.20
Solubility Completely soluble with water
Assay as Hydrogen Peroxide IP Grade 50.0% min.
Assay as Nano Silver 500ppm ± 50.0

Application Areas

Agriculture

  • Open Field Cultivation
  • Protective cultivation
  • Animal husbandry
  • Aquaculture
  • Floriculture

Food & Beverage

  • Beverages
  • Dairy
  • Food

Institution

  • Hospitals
  • Hotels and other institutions

Processing Industries

  • Processing Industries (Non-food)
  • Water Treatment

Comparative Study

Particulars Formalin ALSTASAN SILVOX
Composition 40% formaldehyde solution Hydrogen peroxide with silver nanoparticles
Attributes Bactericide, fungicide, virucide Bactericide, fungicide, virucide,
miticide, parasiticide
Inactive on Amoebae, protozoa, biofilms None
Odour Pungent None
Toxicity 800 – 1700mg/kg body weight
WHO Class II (Moderately hazardous)		 5000mg/kg body weight
WHO Class III (Slightly hazardous)
Flushing with water Yes.
Around 100L/ sq.m for draining traces		 Minimal to none
Time between fumigation and plantation 3 weeks minimum with plastic cover 4 – 6 hours

Dosage

ALSTASAN SILVOX is used in various applications for disinfection of air, water, soil and surface. Please refer your CSL representative to ask for application specific MOU (Method of Use) card.

Product Variants

ALSTASAN SILVOX 500

Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Agricultural Disinfectant

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ALSTASAN SILVOX 350

Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Horticulture Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX POULTRY

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Poultry Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX 150

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Hospital Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX 100

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Pharma Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX WT

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Disinfectant for Water Treatment

ALSTASAN SILVOX NR500

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Multipurpose Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX 350

Nano Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Horticulture Disinfectant

ALSTASAN SILVOX 50-200

Silver Hydrogen Peroxide based Cold Sterilant

Handling Measures
and Precautions

Proper human safety products such as splash goggles, lab coat, vapour respirator, NIOSH approved gloves and boots should be worn while handling and applying chemicals. Splashes on the skin should be washed off with water immediately. In case of splashing into the eyes, flush them with fresh water and obtain medical attention. Should not be injected.

Storage

ALSTASAN SILVOX is an oxidizing product and should be stored in original vented containers, away from heat, direct sunlight and combustibles. Store in a cool and dry place. Please refer label and SDS for details.

Shelf Life: 2 years if stored properly.