Frequently Asked Questions
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Ventum One-Touch™ (VOT), or One-Touch, is a Peracetic Acid (PAA) based solution originally developed for terminal disinfection in high-risk areas, providing efficient, economical, and environmental decontamination.
Today, One-Touch has been adapted to fit a wide range of applications, from high-tech sectors to hospitality and transportation.
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PAA (Peracetic Acid) is composed of Hydrogen Peroxide and Acetic Acid. The Acetic Acid holds the oxygen, which is the key to its disinfection power. Due to its higher oxygen content compared to Hydrogen Peroxide, PAA offers increased effectiveness and requires less time to effectively disinfect surfaces.
PAA leaves no residue or odors, requiring no wiping.
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One-Touch delivers a LOG 6 reduction against the most resilient pathogens within two hours (2h) with Level 6, contingent on the space's size and the required level of cleanliness. Refer to One-Touch Levels chart.
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Peracetic Acid exhibits remarkable cleaning capabilities, surpassing chlorine and chlorine dioxides, quaternary ammonium and alcohol based solutions.
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Peracetic Acid is classified as a safe and environmentally friendly disinfectant (nih.gov)
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In essence, we clean what we can see and disinfect what we cannot.
It's important to understand the key difference between disinfectants and detergents: disinfecting involves neutralizing harmful agents, whereas deterging means removing them from surfaces. While disinfecting often includes deterging, detergents don't always disinfect.
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Disinfection uses chemicals to neutralize or destroy harmful microorganisms on surfaces, reducing pathogens to safe levels.
Decontamination encompasses removing or neutralizing all harmful substances, including chemicals, biological agents, and radioactive materials, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
In summary, disinfection targets microorganisms, while decontamination addresses a broader range of contaminants.