In a recent study conducted by two oral surgeons on the effects of Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) as a disinfectant against Covid-19 in an office setting on a daily basis, several noteworthy observations came to light. Covid-19 is the virus that causes SARS CoV-2, which as of the end of Q3-2020 has seen approximately 37 Million cases worldwide. This has resulted in approximately 1 Million deaths since January 1, 2020. Transmission of the virus occurs through touch or via aerosol droplets. People emit a substantial amount of airborne droplets when speaking which can stay airborne for a number of minutes. The virus can also live on objects for a number of days as well. The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated the world on multiple levels and with no vaccine or proven treatment protocol this creates an obvious need to find an effective disinfecting solution for Covid-19. It was found that Hypochlorous Acid fills this role as an ideal disinfecting agent for a variety of reasons. HOCl is found in the human anatomy and is therefore non-toxic to humans, while still being effective at inactivating Covid-19 and other known harmful germs and bacteria. HOCl is affordable and available in large quantities. HOCl is already a known disinfecting agent, and is on the United States EPA “N-list” of disinfectants that are recognized as effective against Covid-19. The FDA recognizes HOCl as a sanitizer in food contact settings. While there are guidelines for delivery of HOCl from a spray bottle, there are no set protocols for aerosol delivery. This study showed that HOCl was highly effective as an aerosol delivered disinfectant, with the results dependent on the concentration of the solution, droplet size and contact time. At a concentration of 200 PPM, HOCl was shown to decontaminate surfaces with Coronavirus within 1 minute, and at a concentration of 20 PPM HOCl decontaminated affected surfaces with the virus in 10 minutes. When applied through fogging it was discovered that HOCl loses a substantial amount of its effectiveness, as much as 70%. When tested, it was found that the higher concentrations of HOCl at 200 PPM were still effective against Avian Influenza Virus at a droplet size of 20 Microns or smaller; decreasing the Avian Virus to an undetectable level within 5 seconds. The conclusion of the study was that HOCl can be used as a reliable disinfectant against Covid-19 and if used as a fogger, it is best delivered as an aerosol with droplet sizes of 30 microns or smaller. Efficacy of HOCl is best maintained in higher PPM concentrations, as can be found in Briotech Pure Hypochlorous. The study in its entirety can be read here (click link).