Antimicrobial activity of EAW (Electrolyzed Acidic Water) aka Hypochlorous Acid Water

Department of Laboratory Medicine and second Department of Internal Medicine, Nagasaki University

School of Medicine, Nagasaki 852, Japan. 15 April 1996

Summary: We tested the microbial activity of EAW water against methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Serratia marcescens, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia.

The number of bacteria was reduced below detection limit following incubation in EAW water for 10 seconds. The bactericidal activity of EAW water was similar to that of 80% ethanol, but superior to that of 0.1 chlorhexidine and 0.02% povidone iodine.

We conclude that EAW or Hypochlorous Acid Water is a low cost but powerful disinfectant.

(Please note that this study was published in 1996.  We now have hundreds of studies revealing the mechanisms by which Hypochlorous acid water or EAW kills pathogens at the speed that it does.  We also have wound care studies revealing the validity in considering EAW as one of the best ways to reduce and eliminate pathogens from wounds and burns.  Please review the additional articles provided on this site.)

Introduction

Appropriate use of various disinfectants is necessary for the prevention of hospital-acquired infections.

EAW water is a strong acidic and colorless solution with a high oxidation-reduction potential.

The solution is prepared by mixing a small amount of salt with tap water in an electrolyzer. In this study, we report the properties of EAW water as a new disinfectant. Our results indicate that EAW water is a powerful bactericidal disinfectant against a variety of Gram positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

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