In the world of chemicals, food processing and the food and beverage industry, there is a threat that is still sometimes underestimated. This threat, called biofilm, carries potentially major consequences. Biofilm formation in water systems can lead to faster spoilage or contamination with pathogens, possibly resulting in recalls.
What is biofilm?
Biofilm is a slimy layer of cooperating micro-organisms. These pose a threat to human and animal health. Almost anywhere where it is wet for a long time, where water is stored or flows through, biofilm can form. This layer easily adheres to the walls of pipes and is difficult to control, as it colonises through the pipes and grows back quickly.
Biofilm in industry: what is the danger?
Waste is a threat to every producer. A bulging package, unpleasant smells, a crazy taste or mould. These are consequences where QA managers are losing sleep on. And besides, it doesn't make the end user happy either. It is therefore important that process water is of good quality. Low quality can lead to problems in product quality and shelf life.
Fighting biofilm
There is a dire need to use disinfectants against bacterial and fungal growth. Deploying harmful disinfectants like chlorine is bespoke: you have to be extremely careful when dosing, as the dangers of under- or overdosing lurk. Working with conventional chemicals can also cause irritations and can even cause serious diseases such as cancer. Residue limits must also be taken into account so that as little as possible remains in the product.
WDS: The sustainable disinfectant
Recently, there has been an increased focus on sustainability, environmental awareness and doing good for the planet. The Watter system was developed to produce a sustainable disinfectant (WDS) on site from just water, salt and electricity. Pathogens such as bacteria and fungi are rendered harmless without the use of chemicals. In our disinfectant, HOCl is the main active ingredient.
Many benefits with the Watter system
Besides being completely free of harmful chemicals and friendly to humans, animals and the environment, our remedy also brings other benefits. We are happy to list them for you:
- No dragging jerry cans and tonnes full of chemicals.
- Our disinfectant is not a hazardous CMR substance.
- Lower dosage without loss of effectiveness.
- No separate storage of (flammable) hazardous chemicals.
- Less CO2 emissions due to exclusion of transport by in situ technology.
- No more dependence on external suppliers and unexpected price increases.
Watter has been proven effective and extensively tested by TNO and other renowned scientific institutes. Want to know the benefits for your business? Feel free to contact us if you are interested