Hypochlorous Acid - Analytical Methods and Antimicrobial Activity

ERYILMAZ M., PALABIYIK İ. M.

TROPICAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, vol.12, no.1, pp.123-126, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.4314/tjpr.v12i1.20
  • Journal Name: TROPICAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.123-126
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is produced by the human body's immune cells to fight infections. It is effective against a broad range of microorganisms. It is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-corrosive at proper usage concentrations. There are some available commercial products that contain HOCl. However, its low storage stability constitutes a major challenge. This review considers the antimicrobial activity of HOCl and its methods of analysis.