Q&A
From effectiveness, safe usage, and maintenance, we’ll take care of any questions you have on your ziaino®.
About hypochlorous acid
Question
Is it safe to use hypochlorous acid indoors for extended periods of time?
Answer
This product has been tested in-house as well as by external institutions.
|
Test name |
Purpose of test |
Aqueous solution |
Testing institution |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Comet assay |
Effects on DNA |
Gas Exposure |
Food and Drug Safety Center |
|
90 day repeated-dose toxicity study |
Inhalation safety |
Gas Exposure |
Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences |
|
28 day repeated-dose toxicity study |
Inhalation safety |
Gas Exposure |
Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences |
|
28 day repeated-dose toxicity study |
Inhalation safety |
Gas Exposure |
Kamakura Techno‒Science, Inc. |
|
Skin sensitization |
Skin safety |
Liquid Exposure |
Kamakura Techno‒Science, Inc. |
|
Skin irritation |
Skin safety |
Liquid Exposure |
Kamakura Techno‒Science, Inc. |
|
Eye irritation |
Skin safety |
Liquid Exposure |
Kamakura Techno‒Science, Inc. |
Question
What is hypochlorous acid?
Answer
Chemical formula: HOCl This is a substance with high oxidizing power and is excellent in sanitizing and cleaning. It is found in the following substances.
(Bleach and substances used to purify tap water and clean vegetables)
Question
Is hypochlorous acid a chlorine?
Answer
It is a type of chlorine compound. It is not chlorine gas (Cl2).
Question
Is hypochlorous acid safe?
Answer
It depends on how you use it, but can be used safely.
This product (a unit that uses the action of hypochlorous acid) has been tested for safety, including tests for skin irritation and abnormalities in the blood and respiratory systems.
Question
What effects does hypochlorous acid have?
Answer
It is effective inhibition of pollutant and deodorization.
Question
What factors determine the performance of hypochlorous acid?
Answer
Factors that determine the performance include pH and effective chlorine concentration.
About ziaino®
Question
Does adding more salt tablets increase the performance?
Answer
It is not generally possible to say that performance will increase. An increase in performance is not guaranteed.
Question
Does the type of water used matter?
Answer
Only tap water should be used. Tap water has been purified with chlorine and is therefore less likely to harbor bacteria.
Question
Why does using ziaino® produce an odor?
Answer
The chlorine smell be caused by the reaction with dirt and odors.
●If the smell of chlorine bothers you, set the electrolytic strength setting to “Low.”
●Some users may not sense any smell, even if the product is working. Individual differences exist.
Question
Why can I not use ziaino® to neutralize tobacco odors?
Answer
This is to prevent a decrease in performance. Please do not use the device in a smoking environment.
Question
Why must the leftover water in the tray be discarded?
Answer
The water must be discarded because the concentration of hypochlorous acid in the tray will decrease.
The more dirt accumulates in the tray, the less effective the inhibiting pollutant/deodourising effects will be. This is why the tray needs to be drained periodically.
Question
What are the maintenance procedures?
Answer
[Daily]
・Wash the tank with water
[Once a week]
・When the drainage lamp lights up, remove the tray and discard the water
[Approximately once a month]
・Protective element: Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust on the black (front) side
・Sterilization filter: Wash with water or lukewarm water
・Tray: Wash with water
・Anti-fungus unit: Wash with water
・Body and front panel: Wipe with a soft, well-wrung cloth
*The tray, anti-fungus unit, and sterilization filter can be cleaned at the same time.
Statements and claims are made in reference to specific researches and studies.
Due diligence by readers is advised. Panasonic excludes any liability thereof.
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