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Environmental Disinfection
Manages food safety threats in areas beyond Zone 1 (direct food contact surfaces).
Search + Destroy Biofilm
Food processing plants-especially older ones-can have an overwhelming number of areas ideal for pathogen and biofilm growth. Sanitary design review should go beyond food contact surfaces to include Zones 2 and 3, with special attention to support structures and framing. General plant wear and tear creates cracks and other niches, creating a perfect environment for biofilm.
The PerQuat® technology of Sterilex is designed to collapse the protective biofilm matrix, penetrate deep to eliminate pathogens, dissolve and physically remove the biofilm structure.
Increases Operational Efficiency + Sustainability
Establishes a microbiological baseline
PerQuat chemistry are the MOST reliable products with meet microbiological challenges.
Increases Performance
Reduces the risk of product recall, quality downtime and contamination-related stoppages.
Prevents Cross Contamination Risks
Eliminates pathogens that affect food safety in areas outside Zone 1 to prevent them from coming into contact with food and food contact surfaces.
Reduce Labor and Save Time
Get it right the first time and produce again faster. Environmental surfaces do not require rinsing.
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Foam "En Su Punto"
Foaming is the most common method of applying sanitizers and disinfectants to food processing plant surfaces. However, not all foams are the same. The purpose of foaming is to ensure that the active ingredients adhere to the surface. Unlike traditional high-foam sanitizing products, which require long contact times, PerQuat sanitizers from Sterilex deliver superior results in just 10 minutes.
Problems with foam when it is too thick:
- Dense foam = More water. A thicker foam is more difficult to rinse and requires more water consumption.
- Dense foam = more chemistry. Only the chemistry in contact with the surface removes pathogens, not the excess foam.
- Penetration problems. Foam that is too thick may have difficulty infiltrating and flowing into the niches.
- Visual deception. A thick foam may look impressive, but it does not necessarily solve microbial problems.
Very light foam problems:
- The light foam may dry too quickly and not achieve the necessary contact time of 10 minutes to kill pathogens.
- It is more difficult to see where the foam is applied and ensure complete coverage.
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