IONIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (iHP®)
iHP® Decontamination Developed by DARPA
Every SteraMist® product is powered by Binary Ionization Technology (BIT) to deliver ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP).
SteraMist iHP is a patented combination of equipment and solution designed to simulate an all-natural scientific process. Whether you spray or fog, SteraMist delivers unmatched performance at every level using simple science and quality components. iHP disinfection and decontamination is made possible by the all-in-one combination of BIT Solution, cold plasma arc, and iHP delivery system.
Our Disinfection & Decontamination Process
What is BIT® Solution?
Unlike most other hydrogen peroxide-based foggers and disinfectants, ionized Hydrogen Peroxide is made possible by the ionization of low percentage hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) supplied exclusively by SteraMist BIT Solution.
As a ready-to-use broad spectrum hydrogen peroxide mixture with no other active ingredients or stabilizers, BIT Solution is easily shipped, non-hazardous, simple to store with a two-year shelf life, and available in a variety of container size for every application.
What is Cold Plasma?
Every SteraMist generator creates iHP disinfection mist at the applicator level. SteraMist applicators send BIT Solution through a nozzle and directly through a cold plasma arc to create reactive oxygen species (ROS). As a result, a charged lightweight dry mist is created, dispersing submicron-sized particles that disinfect hard-to-reach spaces.
This simulates a naturally-occurring process where droplets are charged into a micromist, amplifying low-concentration hydrogen peroxide into one of the most powerful oxidizing agents found in nature: Hydroxyl Radicals.
Whether spraying or fogging, iHP inactivates and eliminates viruses, bacteria, fungal spores, mycotoxins, and microorganisms within seconds via the destruction of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids of dangerous microbes, resulting in cellular disruption and rapid decontamination.
The Legacy of SteraMist® Decontamination
Funded by a grant provided by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), ionized Hydrogen Peroxide was originally researched, invented, and developed as a direct response to weaponized anthrax attacks.
iHP was established into the mainstream to deliver that same power to everyday customers across every industry. SteraMist is the very first EPA-registered combination of both solution and technology, ensuring consistent results with every application. By utilizing a natural disinfection and decontamination process enhanced by cutting-edge cold plasma, SteraMist delivers fast results and superior material compatibility.
Choosing the Best Disinfection
Volume, Not Saturation
Unlike vaporized hydrogen peroxide, iHP relies on filling the volume of a treated area to minimize downtime instead of saturating surfaces with PPM requirements and mandatory wet times.
Consistent Application Every Time
Deliver repeatable applications and results every time as a combination of solution and technology when compared to mix-and-match electrostatic sprayers.
Science Made Simple
With no need for active additives, BIT Solution converts hydrogen peroxide into a gentle dry mist able to navigate any space without corroding electronics or critical equipment.
Do More with Less
Compared to concentrated and quaternary cleaners, BIT Solution is ready-to-use and begins killing on contact to reduce application time and eliminate hazardous chemical use.
What is my Ideal iHP® Delivery System?
View a comprehensive catalog of SteraMist iHP Disinfection and Decontamination Products & Services.
iHP® Science Overview
Electrodes
Electrodes are placed directly in front of the nozzle, adjusted to a precise distance apart to facilitate a cold plasma arc of an ideal size and power for BIT Solution to travel through.
Nozzle
The nozzle sprays a narrow stream of hydrogen peroxide at a fixed standard rate, sending it through the cold plasma arc to create a gas-like mist of submicron-sized particles.
Atmospheric Cold Plasma Arc
The cold plasma arc breaks the bonds of hydrogen peroxide, creating hydroxyl radicals that begin killing on contact with 360° coverage.
“We conducted a successful room disinfection study* in accordance with [pharmaceutical] cGMP specifications. [SteraMist] impressed with its robustness and standardized application.”
*Materials evaluated: Glass, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Arcoplast, Grade 316 Stainless Steel, High-Pressure Laminate (HPL), Mipolam BioControl EL5
Microbes evaluated: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Aspergillus brasiliensis, Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis
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