Meet the molecule your immune system already uses
Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) is produced naturally by your white blood cells to destroy pathogens. OxiTab puts that same molecule in a tablet — no harsh chemicals, no hazardous fumes.
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Here's how to think about HOCl
No chemistry degree required. HOCl is powerful, it's natural, and it's exactly what your body already relies on to fight infection.
The same molecule in every OxiTab tablet
Your body already makes this
When you get an infection, your immune system sends white blood cells called neutrophils to the scene. These cells produce Hypochlorous Acid — HOCl — and use it to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
It's one of the most powerful disinfectants found in nature, and your body has been using it for millions of years.
OxiTab harnesses that same chemistry in a pre-measured tablet. Drop one in water and you have a professional-grade disinfectant solution.
💡 HOCl is 80–100× more effective against pathogens than bleach — at a fraction of the toxicity.
Three steps. That's it.
Drop a tablet
One OxiTab tablet, measured perfectly for one gallon of water. No guessing, no measuring, no mess.
Add water
The tablet dissolves completely, turning ordinary tap water into a powerful HOCl disinfectant solution.
Disinfect with confidence
Apply, wipe, done. No rinsing required. Kills 99.99% of pathogens — safer than bleach, more powerful than quats.
One solution. Broad-spectrum protection.
OxiTab is tested and EPA-registered against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even hard-to-kill spores.
How HOCl destroys pathogens
HOCl is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) that disrupts pathogen function through irreversible oxidative damage — making it impossible for microorganisms to develop resistance.
Cell Wall Penetration
HOCl's neutral charge allows it to penetrate microbial cell walls — unlike charged chlorine species which are repelled by the negative charge of bacterial membranes.
Protein Oxidation
Inside the cell, HOCl rapidly oxidizes and chlorinates critical proteins, disrupting enzyme function and cell membrane integrity.
DNA Disruption
HOCl chlorinates nucleic acid components, halting DNA transcription and replication. The cell cannot reproduce or repair itself.
Irreversible Lysis
With structural proteins destroyed, the cell membrane ruptures completely — cell death is rapid, typically within 30 seconds to 4 minutes.
The pH–HOCl Relationship
In chlorine chemistry, pH determines the ratio of active HOCl vs. hypochlorite ion (OCl⁻). HOCl is the dominant germicidal species — OCl⁻ is up to 80× less effective.
Acidic pH 4 pH 7
Neutral pH 10 pH 14
Alkaline
At pH 6.0–7.0, approximately 75–99% of available chlorine exists as HOCl (active form). Bleach solutions typically operate at pH 10–12, where the majority of chlorine is the far less effective OCl⁻ ion — explaining why OxiTab/NaDCC is dramatically more effective at equivalent concentrations.
NaDCC → HOCl Formation
OxiTab's active ingredient is Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC). When dissolved in water, NaDCC hydrolyzes to release cyanuric acid and two equivalents of HOCl:
NaDCC + H₂O → HOCl + cyanuric acid
The slow, controlled release of HOCl from NaDCC provides extended efficacy vs. sodium hypochlorite, which degrades rapidly.
Stability Advantage
HOCl from NaDCC is significantly more stable than that derived from bleach (NaOCl), particularly in the presence of organic matter — which describes every real-world disinfection scenario.
Studies document that NaDCC solutions maintain effective HOCl concentrations 4–6× longer than equivalent bleach solutions.
Metal Compatibility
Bleach (NaOCl) at equivalent bactericidal concentrations causes significantly greater metal corrosion than NaDCC. This is attributed to bleach's high alkaline pH, which accelerates oxidative corrosion of stainless steel and aluminum surfaces.
OxiTab's near-neutral pH protects metal instruments — critical for professional environments.
Biofilm Penetration
HOCl demonstrates superior biofilm penetration versus quaternary ammonium compounds (quats). Quats are positively charged — they bind to the negatively charged outer biofilm matrix but cannot penetrate to the interior microbial community.
HOCl's neutral charge disrupts biofilm at every layer, including the EPS matrix.
Concentration & Application Reference
OxiTab produces specific HOCl concentrations depending on dilution, each with corresponding contact times and EPA-label pathogen claims.
| Application Level | Dilution | Available Chlorine (ppm) | Contact Time | Key Claims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanitizing | 1 tab / 10 gal | ~100 ppm | 60 seconds | Food contact surfaces |
| Disinfection | 1 tab / 1 gal | ~1,076 ppm | 2–4 minutes | Bacteria, enveloped viruses, fungi |
| High-Level | 2 tabs / 1 gal | ~2,153 ppm | 4 minutes | Non-enveloped viruses, TB, C. diff |
| Sporicidal | 4 tabs / 1 gal | ~4,306 ppm | 4 minutes | C. difficile spores (K-List) |
Peer-reviewed evidence
OxiTab's efficacy is supported by published scientific literature on NaDCC and HOCl chemistry.
Continuous biofilm suppression
Research on continuously-active chlorine disinfectants demonstrates sustained reduction in surface bacterial concentrations and inhibition of biofilm regrowth — a key advantage over single-application quats.
Hospital room comparison study
Comparative testing of NaDCC against accelerated hydrogen peroxide and quaternary ammonium products demonstrated lower post-disinfection microbial counts with NaDCC on high-touch healthcare surfaces.
H5N1 chlorine inactivation
Peer-reviewed research confirms effective inactivation of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus using chlorine-based disinfectants at concentrations comparable to OxiTab's standard dilution.
NaDCC in agricultural water lines
Studies in broiler production environments demonstrate NaDCC's effectiveness at reducing E. coli, Salmonella, and Staphylococcus in waterline biofilm — including complete elimination of Salmonella.
EPA-Registered. Multi-List Certified.
OxiTab appears on five EPA disinfectant lists — a rare multi-claim distinction few products achieve.
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
C. difficile
Hardest-to-kill spore-former
Emerging Pathogens
Non-enveloped viruses
Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Ebola Virus
Highest-risk bloodborne virus
Why professionals are switching
Traditional disinfectants carry significant risks — to your staff, your clients, and your equipment. HOCl changes that equation.
⚠️ Bleach & Quats (Traditional)
- ❌ Corrosive fumes irritate airways and skin
- ❌ Damages metals, scissors, clippers
- ❌ Hazardous waste / disposal requirements
- ❌ Requires ventilation and PPE
- ❌ Quats leave toxic residue on surfaces
- ❌ Inconsistent dilution = inconsistent efficacy
- ❌ Bulky liquids, heavy shipping costs
✅ OxiTab (HOCl)
- ✅ Non-hazardous — no special disposal needed
- ✅ Excellent compatibility with metals & surfaces
- ✅ No rinsing required — safe residue profile
- ✅ No harsh fumes — safe in any environment
- ✅ Pre-measured tablets = perfect concentration every time
- ✅ Breaks down into salt and water
- ✅ Lightweight tablets — easy shipping and storage
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