There is a general misunderstanding by the consuming public as to the difference between a disinfectant and a sanitizer; the perception being that they are equally effective. In fact, sanitizers only kill a percentage of viruses and bacteria (99.99% often advertised) while a disinfectant kills 100%. Sanitizers are therefore only effective at reducing the number of organisms present on a surface, leaving the remaining organisms to quickly reproduce after the sanitizer’s application. Furthermore, the organisms that remain after the application of a sanitizer may become resistant to future sanitizing treatments thereby reducing the effectiveness of a sanitizer after repeated applications. Biocate-AG™ not only kills 100% of bacteria, it also does not introduce bacterial resistance resulting in Biocate-AG™ having unlimited long term effectiveness.

Germs are microscopic organisms or agents. There are four major types of germs: bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Hard surfaces located in public areas are breeding grounds for germs. When a person’s hand touches these surfaces, then touches their eyes, nose or mouth infection may occur. As a result of an infection cells in the body can be damaged causing disease. Biocate-AG™ is proven to kill many germs in 30 Seconds* thereby avoiding infection and disease.

Fungicides kill fungus, and virucides kill viruses. Biocate-AG™ is both a Fungicide and Virucide.

Viruses are tiny infectious agents that can only reproduce inside a living cell. Outside of a living cell, a virus is dormant, but once inside; it takes over the resources of the host cell and begins the production of more virus particles. As an example, Herpes is a virus. Bacteria are one-celled living organisms. Bacteria are many times larger than viruses. All bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall. They can reproduce independently, and inhabit virtually every environment on earth, including soil, water, hot springs, ice packs, and the bodies of plants and animals. As an example, Staph is a bacterium.

SDC, the active ingredient of Biocate-AG™, kills microorganisms by two modes of action:

1) the silver ion deactivates structural and metabolic membrane proteins leading to microbial death;

2) the microbes view SDC as a food source, allowing the silver ion to enter the microbe. Once inside the organism, the silver ion denatures the DNA, which halts the microbe's ability to replicate and leads to its death. By totally killing the organisms there is no chance for them to build up a future resistance to SDC.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) treats disinfectants as pesticides and requires all disinfectants to be registered with the US EPA for sale in the United States. In addition, disinfectants must be registered in each state where the product is sold. Biocate-AG™ EPA registration number is 72977-3-85405, and is registered in all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

The EPA does not require warnings for Category IV products but does have serious warnings for Category I or II Products. Category I or II products must be labeled with the following warnings: May be fatal if absorbed through skin, May be fatal if inhaled, Causes substantial but temporary eye injury and causes skin irritation. For more information about EPA toxicity ratings visit the EPA web site: http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/labeling/lrm/2007-lrm-chap-07.pdf

No, Biocate-AG™, unlike almost all other disinfectants, does not require Warning labeling.

Deodorizing is a by product of Biocate-AG™’s ability to kill odor causing bacteria a major source of unpleasant odors.

Biocate-AG™ is a ready to use formula for consistent efficacy every time. No mixing required.

• On children’s toys and play surfaces. No wiping required. - Yes!
• On sports equipment (helmets and pads). No wiping required. – Yes!
• In the presence of humans or animals - Yes!
• In pet’s/ livestock’s living areas – Yes!

Biocate-AG™ will clean up water soluble spills such as juice, but is not formulated to clean up greasy messes. If a surface needs to be cleaned; a cleaning product should be applied first followed by Biocate-AG™ applied as a final disinfecting step.

None of the chemicals in Biocate-AG™ are considered hazardous by OSHA.

• Per the Clean Air Act, Biocate-AG™ does not contain any hazardous air pollutants, Class 1 Ozone depletors, or Class 2 Ozone depletors.
  
  
• None of the chemicals in Biocate-AG™ are listed as Hazardous Substances under the Clean Water Act (CWA), Priority Pollutants under the CWA, or Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.

Biocate-AG™ is NON-bleaching, odorless, colorless and will not stain or damage fabrics if contact occurs. Biocate-AG™ is unlike the other toxic disinfectants on the market that contain harsh chemicals that could damage fabrics or destroy the integrity of vinyl and plastic.

It is recommended that Biocate-AG™ be applied after the surface is cleaned or at least once per day. Following cleaning, the residual disinfectant properties of Biocate-AG™ cease (be mindful that most disinfectants have little to no residual disinfectant properties after they are applied). In the case of sports equipment and young children’s toys or equipment, is it recommended that Biocate-AG™ be applied after or before each use.

It is important that Biocate-AG™ be stored only in opaque bottles (not transparent or translucent) due to the photo sensitivity of silver.

A 32oz bottle will disinfect approximately 900 square feet.

There are many steps that must be closely followed with using bleach and water dilution; with the first step being the mixing. This is a hazardous task that is often performed incorrectly. The EPA only recognizes a MRSA kill claim from professional grade bleaches such as Ultra Clorox Germicidal Bleach (standard Clorox bleach is not EPA rated to kill MRSA). As per Clorox, the concentration of the bleach to water must be 2400ppm (or 5.33 oz of bleach per gallon of water). Once the correct bleach is mixed in the correct proportion, it must be applied by professionals using protective gear, allowed to soak for 2 minutes, and then rinsed. Often times, the soak time is too short or the toxic bleach/water mixture is not properly rinsed. Then, the general area must be allowed to “air out” prior to humans/ pets entering the space. Of course bleach is well known to stain and damage fabrics and other materials; so be prepared for collateral damage resulting from the application process. Then, do not forget to dispose of the leftover bleach/ water mix as it loses effectiveness over time (as short as 24 hours). Most likely, the disposal of the remainder is not performed in an environmentally friendly way (unused bleach-water is generally poured down the sink).

Biocate-AG™ has none of these disadvantages. There is no mixing, Biocate-AG™ has an EPA IV toxicity rating which does not require warnings by the Federal EPA; no protective gear is required, no need to rinse, it does not damage fabrics or other materials, it may be applied in the presence of humans and animals, and there is no wasted Biocate-AG™. Plus, Biocate-AG™ has the following advantages which include: its active ingredient, SDC, being EPA registered to kill MRSA, offers a 24hr residual bacterial kill, and is a human and pet friendly product.

Biocate-AG™’s technology has no comparison to the active ingredient in the disinfectant of old. Biocate-AG™’s primary active ingredients are based on a revolutionary new silver ion technology made via a patented process. This technology delivers an unparalleled combination of effectiveness and safety not found in any other disinfectant. Biocate-AG™ is also manufactured and bottled in the USA with the highest quality standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certified state of the art facility.

Yes, independent test data is available upon request: Send an email to info@biocateplus.com requesting this information. Please include your full contact details.

Yes, Biocate-AG™ is Fragrance-Free. There are no fragrances added to Biocate-AG™, and Biocate-AG™ is effectively odorless. Please note that if you apply Biocate-AG™ to surfaces that have been previously disinfected with other products there may be residual odors due to the re-hydration of these prior use products. These odors, following the application of Biocate-AG™, will dissipate after the first few uses of Biocate-AG™.

Biocate-AG™ is currently registered and available in the United States and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.