ClearlyBetter PURE Hard Surface Disinfectant Frequently Asked Questions Instruction Manual

ClearlyBetter PURE Hard Surface Disinfectant Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PURE Technology

What makes PURE Hard Surface different than other silver based technologies ?
Most other silver based technologies utilize colloidal silver. PURE Hard Surface contain fully active, stabilized ion ic silver, silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC), at a specific concentration of 30 parts per million -thousands of times higher than colloidal silver but with exponentially less total silver mass. The patented process developed to manufacture SDC provides stabilized ionic silver in aqueous citric acid solution. This economical process results in superior product quality
and performance.

Is the PURE technology the same as nanosilver?
No, PURE products are not nanosilver. PURE products utilize a completely dfferent, patented technology that is not found in any other silver product. Using exponentially less amounts of silver to create exponentially more effective products than any other silver technology, PURE products have none of the safety or environmental issues that are
typically associated with nanosilver and other silver materials.

What is Colloidal Silver and how does SDC differ from Colloidal Silver?

• Colloidal silver products contain small particles of silver suspended in aqueous solution. The main composition of colloidal silver is metallic silver, but it may also contain sihver oxide and other silver complexes. Silver colloids release minute quantities of ionic silver over time, predom inantly through surface oxidation, and dissociation from silver complexes. Numerous complex and expensive processes have been developed to manufacture colloidal silver and resuit in large product variabilitv.
• In comparison, PURE products contain fully active stabilized ionic silver, silver dihydrOgen citrate (SDC), ata specific concentration of 30 parts per milion – thousands of times higher than colloidal silver but with exponentially less total silver mass. The patented process developed to manufacture SDC provides stabilized ionic silver in aqueous citric acid solution. This elegant, economical process resuits in superior product quality and performance
  • Only stabilized ionic silver, the SDC in PURE products, has been scientifically proven and registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to have quick and powerful broad spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal and antiviral efficacy.
  • The SDC in PURE products works faster than any other silver-containing product on the market today.
  • PURE products provide powerful protection while using extremely low levels of stabilized ionic silver when compared to the less effective colloidal silver products that contain much more silver.
  • PURE products are stable and will remain efficacious for years when stored properly.
  • PURE products have an EPA Category V hazard rating, the safest rating for any product and better than many other silver-containing products.

Frequently asked Questions Regarding PURE Regulatory Status

Why is EPA registration so important?

• The EPA regu lates disinfectants and sanitizers under The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Before selling or distributing a disinfectant or sanitizer in the United States, it must be registered with the EPA (as a pesticide). fa product makes a claim to kill organisms but does not have an EPA registration number on its label, the product is in violation of federal law. Products which are registered by the EPA give the user assurance that all claims on the label were tested under EPA approved protocols and reviewed by the EPA. PURE Hard Surface EPA registration number is 72977-5-73912.
• The U.S. Food and Drug Adm in istration (FDA) regulates other types of disinfectants (intermediate- and high-level) utilized to treat medical devices.

Can PURE products be used in medical or dental facilities?
Yes, PURE products can be used in medical and dental facilities. The EPA has authority for registering products used to disinfect hard surfaces in medical/dental facilities. The EPA considers disinfectants that are effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteric AND Pseudomonas aeruginosa to be “hospital disinfectants”. PURE Hard
Surface is effective aga inst all three organisms. In addition, it is reqistered for use in hospitals and on sites found in hospitals.

What is the difference between disinfection and sanitization? Why is disinfection better?
Contrary to popular belief, disinfection is better than sanitization for treatment of hard surfaces. Dis infection is a complete kill (greater than 99.999946) of the organisms in question. San a product may ‘sanitize”, hundreds of pathogenic organisms may remain on a surface, exposing people to these disease causing organisms. Many products claim 30 second sanitization, but PURE Hard Surface is one of the few that can claim 30 second disinfection. is only a reduction (99.99%6). Even though

Are PURE products “day care approved”? (this refers to certain local or state unique reguirements in some locales)
PURE Hard Surface is approved by the EPA and all 50 states for use in day care centers and other child care environments.

Can PURE products be used in medical or dental facilities?
Yes, PURE products can be used in medical and dental facilities. The EPA has authority for registering products used to disinfect hard surfaces in medical/dental facilities. The EPA considers disinfectants that are effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enteric AND Pseudomonas aeruginosa to be “hospital disinfectants”. PURE Hard
Surface is effective aga inst all three organisms. In addition, it is reqistered for use in hospitals and on sites found in hospitals.

What is the difference between disinfection and sanitization? Why is disinfection better?
Contrary to popular belief, disinfection is better than sanitization for treatment of hard surfaces. Dis infection is a complete kill (greater than 99.999946) of the organisms in question. San a product may ‘sanitize”, hundreds of pathogenic organisms may remain on a surface, exposing people to these disease causing organisms. Many products claim 30 second sanitization, but PURE Hard Surface is one of the few that can claim 30 second disinfection. is only a reduction (99.99%6). Even though

Are PURE products “day care approved”? (this refers to certain local or state unique reguirements in some locales)
PURE Hard Surface is approved by the EPA and all 50 states for use in day care centers and other child care environments.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PURE Hard Surface Safety and the

Environment

Why does PURE Hard Surfoce have no signal words like ‘Caution’, Danger, or Warning’ on their label?
PURE Hard Surface has been assigned the lowest toxicity category allowed by the EPA – Category IV. Category IV products do not require any signal words or First Aid instructions.

Ive heard stories of people turning blue from ingesting silver based products. Will I turn blue from using PURE Hard Surface?
The medical anomaly that occurs from ingesting large amounts of silver is known as Argyria. Individuals who have experienced this condition have typically ingested very high doses of silver in a colloidal form over long periods of time on a regular basis. Although PURE products are not colloidal silver they are also not intended to be ingested. Please refer to the product label for proper use instructions.

Do I need to worry about dangerous chemical reactions if PURE Hard Surface is combined with other cleaning chemicals?
PURE Hard Surface is a “Ready to Use’ formulation and should not be combined with any other chemicals. If accidental exposure to other chemicals occurs, no dangerous fumes or other reactions are anticipated.

l understand that PURE Hard Surface has a pH of approxim ately 2.0. How safe is PURE Hard Surface to users?

• PURE Hard Surface Ready to Use solution contains (wt6) 0.003096 ionic silver (30 ppm ion ic silver), plus citric acid in deionized water. lonic silver and citric acid are the active ingredients. The citric acid in PURE Hard Surface is used to stabilize thee silver ion. The pH of PURE Hard Surface is attributable to the concentration of citric acid in the formulation.
• PURE Hard Surface has a pH of approximately 2.0 which is comparable to that for several common foods such as lime juice (pH 2.0- 2.4), lemon juice (pH 2.0- 2.6), and vinegar (pH 2.4-3.4). Citric acid is a weak organ ic acid found naturally in fruits (i.e., citrus fruits) and vegetables. It is used as a natural preservative and as a sour flavor in foods and beverages. No adverse effects to users or substrates are associated with the use of PURE Hard Surface and no toxicity is associated with silver ions and citric acid, particularly at the low concentrations found in PURE Hard Surface required to control microorganisms.
• PURE has conducted acute dermal and oral testing as well as primary skin and eye irritation studies and dermal sensitization studies on the SDC concentrate used to formulate PURE products. Based on these test results, the EPA has assigned PURE Hard Surface a toxicity rating of Category IV, the lowest toxicity category rating given by the EPA. A Category IV rating by the EPA means they consider PURE Hard Surface re lative ly non-toxic and do not require any signal word, first aid instructions or a precautionary statement on the label.

Is PURE Hard Surface gentler on the environ ment than other disinfectant products?
PURE Hard Surface contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). voCs contain significant vapor pressures that can be harmful to humans and the environment. Both active ingredients; Silver and Citric Acid are found naturally in the environment. The processes employed to manufacture PURE products result in no waste by-products.

Are PURE products green disinfectants?
The EPA regulates all hard surface disinfectants and sanitizers like PURE products. As part of that regulation, the EPA has ruled that no product may make any claim in regard to safety. The EPA has specifically stated that a product may not utilize the term ‘green’ under any circumstance to advertise their product. Frequently Asked Questions Regarding PURE Hard Surface Storage, Handling and Use

What is the shelf life of PURE Hard Surface?
PURE Hard Surface should be used within two years of the date of purchase.

At what temperatures can PURE Hard Surface be stored?
PURE Hard Surface should be stored in a cool dry area, away from sunlight at temperatures above freezing.

How much surface area will PURE Hard Surface disinfect?
A 3202 bottle of PURE Hard Surface will disinfectant nearly 1,000 Sq Ft of surface area.

Is PURE Hard Surface also a cleaner?
PURE Hard Surface can be used to help wipe up water soluble spils, but it has not been designed to be used for cleaning up oil or grease spills. PURE Hard Surface is first and foremost formulated to protect you and your families from harmful germs.

Can I use PURE Hard Surface to clean floors?
Yes, you can use PURE Hard Surface to pre-clean your floors prior to disinfe ction.

What does ppm mean?
Parts per million (ppm) is a common volume measurement for concentrations of trace gases in the air (or trace amounts of chemicals in a liquid); 1 volume of gas per 1 million volumes of air or 1C in S10,000 both equal 1 ppm. 1 Parts per million=1ue/ml ar 1 me/l In addition 1% = 10.000 nnm

Can I use PURE Hard Sufoce in a fogger, misters, and electrostatic sprayers?
You may use PURE Hard Surface in fine misters and electrostatic sprayers which would allow the product to be applied as directed on the label.

Does PURE Hard Surface need to be wiped off the surface after required dwell time?
Yes, PURE Hard Surface should be wiped up. It is important to always refer to the product label for proper use instructions. When PURE Hard Surface is used to sanitize food contact surfaces, the surface should be wiped or allowed to air dry, but it should not be rinsed.

Can PURE Hard Surface be diluted with water to make it last longer?
No, PURE Hard Surface cannot be diluted with water. PURE Hard Surface is a Ready to Use product which has been formulated to work without any need for further dilution. Diluting thee product will alter the formulation and the efficacy of the product.

Can Ipack PURE Hard Surface in my carry on when 1fily?
Yes, if you have PURE Hard Surface in the convenient 30z package, you are free to travel with it in your carry-on bags. As with any liquid, please follow the TSA guidelines for air travel

Frequently Asked Questions about Other Potential PURE Hard Surface Uses

Can PURE Hard Surface be used to control odors?
Yes. Many odors are directly attributed to bacteria. Rather than masking odors caused by bacteria, PURE Hard Surface goes to the root of the problem and kills the odor at its source.

Can PURE Hard Surface be used to eliminate urine odor?
While PURE Hard Surface is effective against odors due to microorganisms, it has not been tested to determine if it reduces the odor of urine itself.

Can I use PURE Hard Surfoce in my pet’s kennel?
Yes, you can use PURE Hard Surface in your pet’s kennel without the concern of exposing your pet to harmful chemicals or fumes. The odorless formula and fast kill times make PURE Hard Surface ideal for use around your pets.

Can I use PURE Hard Surface on my pets for treating illnesses?
No, PURE Hard Surface is intended for use on hard, non-porous surfaces and objects.

Con Ispray PURE Hard Surface on my skin to treat infections and other ailments?
No, PURE Hard Surface is intended for use on hard, non-porous surfaces and objects.

Frequently Asked Question Regarding PURE Antimicrobial Properties

What is a pathoge nic organism?
Pathogenic organisms are life forms that cause human disease. Examples include Infiuenza A, H1Ni and MRSA. A product can claim to be antibacterial yet not be effective against these pathogenic organisms. PURE Hard Surface is effective aga in st a broad spectrum of bacteria, viruses and fungi and we continue to expand these claims.

Does PURE Hard Surface kill gram positive and gram negative bacteria ?
Yes. Please refer to the product label for a complete list of claimed organisms and kill times.

What does 24 hr residual protection mean?
PURE Hard Surface has demonstrated effectiveness against Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas oeruginosa and Salmonella enterica for up to 24 hours after initial application. Residual protection against other organisms has not been tested. Refer to the product labeling for specific use instructions.

Does the 24 hour residual work if I wipe up PURE Hard Surface per the label instructions?
Yes, residual protection will still be imparted to the surface even after wiping up PURE Hard Surface as directed by the EPA-approved label instructions.

Do other products have a 24 hour residual claim like PURE Hard Surface?
No. In our extensive research, we have found no other product on the market that has an EPA registered residual ciaim against specific pathogenic organisms

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Using PURE Hard Surface on Various

Surfaces

Can I use PURE Hard Surface on porous surfaces?
PURE Hard Surface can be used on hard, non-porous surfaces. It is not currently registered for use on porous sufaces.

Will PURE Hard Surface stain fabrics?
No, PURE Hard Surface will not stain fabrics if contact should occur.

Can l use PURE Hard Surface on my couch and other types of upholstery?
PURE Hard Surface is approved for use on hard non-porous surfaces such as tile counter tops, stainless steel sinks and vinyl floors. Fabric upholstered couches and other types of upholstery are typically considered porous surfaces.

Can PURE Hard Surface be used on vinyl and if so, will they stain material ofter multiple applications over time?
PURE Hard Surface can be used on vinyl and should not stain after mutiple applications over time. As for all applications, if you have concerns about staining, you should test PURE Hard Surface on an inconspicuous section of the surface before applying to the whole surface.

Can PURE Hard Surface be used on marble or other decorative surfaces?
Marble is a porous surface and PURE Hard Surface should only be used on hard non-porous surfaces. As with all applications, if you have concerns about staining or compatibility, you should test PURE Hard Surface on an inconspicuous section of the surface before applying to the whole surface.

Will PURE Hard Surface hurt the finish on my wood furniture?
There are many different types of wood finishes used depending on the applications. PURE Hard Surface should only be used on hard non-porous surfaces. As with all applications, if you have concerns about staining or compatibility, you should test PURE Hard Surface on an inconspicuous section of the surface before applying to the whole surface.

Can I use PURE Hard Surface on gym equipment and how often does it need to be applied?
PURE Hard Surface was tested against the three primary bacterial organisms the EPA mandates testing against to make claims to be a disinfectant. The product demonstrated the ability to continue to kill these three organisms up to 24 hours after initial application. If surfaces are washed or heavily touched then the product can be reapplied. In a gym setting, where the equipment is constantly exposed to gems based upon the use pattern, more frequent application would be expected. Some gyms place several bottles of the product around the facility so that members can apply it before they use a machine if they wish.

Should I be concerned about build-up of silver on surfaces I disinfect on a regular basis?
Even at maximized use levels, there should be no concern for build-up of silver.

Will PURE Hard Surfoce efficacy be reduced when it is used on stainless steel surfaces?
No, PURE Hard Surface can be used effectively on stainless steel surfaces.

Can I use PURE Hard Surface to clean my baby’s pacifier?
PURE Hard Surface can be used to disinfect pacifiers.

Can I use PURE Hard Surface on my surfaces that come in contact with food like cutting boards?
PURE Hard Surface is approved for use on surfaces which come in contact with food without the need for rinsing the surface

Frequently Asked Questions about Marketing and Sales of PURE Hard

Surface

PURE Hard Surface the same as 5pectrasan 24 and PureGreen 24?
These are all brand names of SDC Ready to Use products. PURE Hard Surface is the only brand name that offers the food contact surface sanitizer claim.

What hospitals /schools/ companies have used it and can give testimonials?
Please discuss this with our PURE Business Development team or contact Jeff Donnell at jdonnell@purebio.com.

Will there be a dilutable product?
Yes, we have a dilutable product in development.

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References

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