This article will discuss the main differences between Oxivir vs NanoRAD. Both Oxivir and NanoRAD use hydrogen peroxide as the disinfecting agent, and one of the most effective ingredients for disinfectants is hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H₂O₂. It is used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic, usually as a dilute solution in water for consumer use and in higher concentrations for industrial use.
What is Oxivir?
Oxivir disinfectants provide broad-spectrum disinfection. The active ingredient, hydrogen peroxide, breaks down into environmentally friendly water and oxygen in just minutes after use. Hydrogen peroxide is highly effective in killing harmful bacteria and viruses.
What is NanoRAD?
Kismet Technologies offers protection for weeks and months with our NanoRAD films and coatings. The specially engineered cerium oxide nanoparticles harness the power of hydrogen peroxide with continuous protection. When a bacteria or virus is deposited on a NanoRAD-treated surface, the nanoparticles produces hydrogen peroxide from water until the bacteria or virus is entirely eradicated at the two-hour mark. NanoRAD-treated surfaces remain disinfected for weeks and months or for as long as the product is on the surface.
Lab-derived data from UCF College of Medicine and NASA on the efficacy of NanoRAD show 99.9% eradication of viruses and bacteria, including MRSA, S. aureus, P. aeruginosa, C. difficile, norovirus, rhinovirus, and coronavirus within 15 minutes. The efficacy increases to >99.999% eradication of pathogens at the two-hour mark and does not diminish while NanoRAD is present on surfaces. Third-party toxicity tests reveal that our specialized nanoparticles in NanoARD are as safe as water.
NanoRAD is a game-changing nanotechnology that provides non-stop bacteria and virus protection for weeks and even months depending on the formulation; as a disinfectant or coating for medical devices, its applications are voluminous.
Oxivir vs NanoRAD Comparison Chart
| Oxivir | NanoRAD | |
| Hydrogen peroxide kills pathogens | YES | YES |
| Effective against harmful bacterial | YES | YES |
| Effective against viruses | YES | YES |
| Effective in preventing biofilms | NO | YES |
| Fast dry-disinfection time | YES | YES |
| Works on hard surfaces | YES | YES |
| Works on soft surfaces | YES | YES |
| Antimicrobial protection lasts 24 hours | NO | YES |
| Antimicrobial protection lasts for weeks & months | NO | YES |
| Safer for Humans | NO | YES |
| More environmentally friendly | NO | YES |
NanoRAD is more effective than Oxivir against biofilms
Hydrogen Peroxide is effective in reducing biofilms. Therefore, NanoRAD and Oxivir are effective against biofilms, but NanoRAD is able to completely eradicate aggressive biofilms, unlike Oxivir. NanoRAD is a long-lasting coating that also prevents biofilm formation.
Oxivir vs. NanoRAD: Which is better for the environment?
NanoRAD is a film or a coating that adheres to hard and soft surfaces depending on the application. There is no waste or runoff liquid from using NanoRAD as opposed to liquid disinfectants. Oxivir is a liquid and will have product remaining after disinfecting surfaces. This excess product must be disposed of in a responsible manner to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Oxivir and other hydrogen peroxide disinfectants fail to prevent the spread of pathogens?
Like most disinfectants, Oxivir is only effective at the time of application. There is no residual antimicrobial protection. The surface is no longer disinfected when the first bacteria or virus is deposited. It is a contaminated surface.
Is NanoRAD or Oxivir better?
Both NanoRAD and Oxivir eradicated disease-causing bacteria and viruses. However, there is no residual antimicrobial protection when using Oxivir. Surfaces treated with Oxivir are only protected until bacteria or viruses are deposited on the surfaces. NanoRAD is a long-lasting coating that continuously disinfects in the presence of bacteria and viruses.
What is the best alternative to Oxivir?
NanoRAD is an excellent alternative to Oxivir. Both products effectively kill bacteria and viruses. However, NanoRAD provides long-lasting protection for weeks and months following application.
References
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195670118305565
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