Peracetic acid sanitizer is a peroxide-based antimicrobial for hospital, critical area and day-to-day commercial applications. Mostly used for the cleaning of endoscopes, medical devices, food processing, even as a bleaching agent, and synthesis of other chemicals.
Peracetic acid proclaims to be a sanitizer, disinfectant as well as microbial agent, mainly used in the food industry. These formulations oxidize the outer membrane of microorganisms, acting as a bio-stat. It helps in medical supplies disinfection, prevention of biofilm buildup in the pulp industries, purification of water and its disinfection.
Peracetic Acid is licensed under FSSAI (Category 99 - Substances added to food)
Incorporated with no rinse, non-foaming formula with its ability to sanitize even at lower temperatures makes it efficaciously suited for use in CIP systems for food processing equipment. Previously Acetic acid was applied for bacteria and fungi removal from fruits and vegetables and also was used for the disinfection of recycled rinsing water for foodstuffs. Nowadays Peracetic acid is applied for the disinfection of medical supplies and to prevent bio film formation in pulp industries. It can be applied during water purification as a disinfectant and for pluming disinfection.
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