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Contrary to popular belief, disinfection is better than sanitization for treatment of hard surfaces. Disinfection is a complete kill (greater than 99.9999%) of the organisms in question. Non-food surface sanitization is only a reduction (99.9%). Even though a product may ‘sanitize’, hundreds of pathogenic organisms may remain on a surface, exposing people to these disease causing organisms. Many products claim 30 second sanitization, but PURE Hard Surface is one of the few that can claim 30 second disinfection. In addition, PURE Hard Surface is EPA registered for use as a no rinse sanitizer on food contact surfaces, which requires a 99.999% reduction of the specified organisms within 30 seconds.

PURE Hard Surface is a colorless, odorless, ready-to-use disinfectant and sanitizer for use on hard, non-porous environmental surfaces, including food contact surfaces. PURE Hard Surface offers broad spectrum efficacy coupled with 24 hour residual protection*.

The active ingredients in PURE Hard Surface are ionic silver and citric acid as Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (SDC).

✓ No adverse effects to users or substrates are associated with the use of PURE Hard Surface and no toxicity is associated with silver ions and citric acid, particularly at the low concentrations found in PURE Hard Surface required to control microorganisms. ✓ Based on test results, the EPA has assigned PURE Hard Surface a toxicity rating of Category IV, the lowest toxicity category rating given by the EPA. A Category IV rating by the EPA means they consider PURE Hard Surface relatively non- toxic and do not require any signal word, first aid instructions or a precautionary statement on the label. ✓ PURE Hard Surface is ideal for use around customers and guests. The formula is odorless and non-irritating, so use even when customers and guest are present is not a concern.

PURE Hard Surface is a ‘Ready to Use’ formulation and should not be combined with any other chemicals. If accidental exposure to other chemicals occurs, no dangerous fumes or other reactions are anticipated.

PURE Hard Surface contains no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). VOCs contain significant vapor pressures that can be harmful to humans and the environment. Both active ingredients; Silver and Citric Acid are found naturally in the environment. The processes employed to manufacture PURE products result in no waste by-products. PURE Hard Surface contains no bleach, alcohol, ammonia, phosphates, or phenols. None of the ingredients in this product are considered hazardous by OSHA and none are listed on the CaliforniaProposition 65 list.

The EPA regulates all hard surface disinfectants and sanitizers like PURE Hard Surface. As part of that regulation, the EPA has specifically stated that a product may not utilize the term ‘green’ under any circumstance to advertise their product. ✓ Both active ingredients; Silver and Citric Acid are found naturally in the environment. The processes employed to manufacture PURE products result in no waste by-products.

No, PURE products are not nanosilver. PURE products utilize a completely different, patented technology that is not found in any other silver product. Using exponentially less amounts of silver to create exponentially more effective products than any other silver technology, PURE products have none of the safety or environmental issues that are typically associated with nanosilver and other metallic silver materials.

Yes, PURE Hard Surface is registered with the EPA under The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and with all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The PURE Hard Surface EPA registration number is 72977-5-73912.

Yes. The EPA considers disinfectants that are effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica AND Pseudomonas aeruginosa to be “hospital disinfectants”. PURE Hard Surface is effective against all three organisms and is registered for use on noncritical and environmental surfaces in a variety of healthcare settings. Pure Hard Surface is an effective “Hospital Disinfectant” that is also approved for use on Food Contact Surfaces without a rinse.

PURE Hard Surface is approved for use on surfaces which come in contact with food without the need for rinsing the surface.

Contrary to popular belief, disinfection is better than sanitization for treatment of hard surfaces. Disinfection is a complete kill (greater than 99.9999%) of the organisms in question. Non-food surface sanitization is only a reduction (99.9%). Even though a product may ‘sanitize’, hundreds of pathogenic organisms may remain on a surface, exposing people to these disease causing organisms. Many products claim 30 second sanitization, but PURE Hard Surface is one of the few that can claim 30 second disinfection. In addition, PURE Hard Surface is EPA registered for use as a no rinse sanitizer on food contact surfaces, which requires a 99.999% reduction of the specified organisms within 30 seconds.

PURE Hard Surface should be used within two years of the date of purchase.

PURE Hard Surface should be stored in a cool dry area, away from sunlight at temperatures above freezing.

A 32oz bottle of PURE Hard Surface will disinfectant nearly 1,100 ft2 of surface area.

PURE Hard Surface can be used for general cleaning and to help wipe up water soluble spills, but it has not been designed to be used for cleaning up oil or grease spills.

Yes, you can use PURE Hard Surface to pre-clean your floors prior to disinfection.

No, PURE Hard Surface will not stain fabrics if contact should occur

Even at maximized use levels, there should be no concern for build-up of silver.

No, PURE Hard Surface can be used effectively on stainless steel surfaces.

No, Pure cannot be diluted with water. Pure is a ready to use product which has been formulated to work without any need for further dilution. Diluting the product will alter the formulation and efficacy of the product.