FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Chlorine and other chlorine-containing products containing hypochlorite are no longer allowed to be used for disinfection and thus mold removal. In addition hypochlorite listed on the Environmental Protection Agency's list of undesirable substances (LOUS).

The reason why the Danish EPA has included hypochlorite on their list of undesirable substances is the lack of updated data on the potential carcinogenic and mutagenic effects of these substances. Furthermore, hypochlorite is suspected of reacting with naturally occurring substances and forming environmentally hazardous substances that accumulate in the aquatic environment.

You will need ProtoxHysan Instead.

Hysan contains chlorine dioxide, which does not form these dangerous substances. Hysan is used all over the world as a disinfectant, helping to ensure a disease-free drinking water supply.

ProtoxHysan can be used anywhere, both indoors and outdoors.

Because the active ingredient (chlorine dioxide) in ProtoxHysan leaves little salt and water on your surfaces, you can safely use the product for your entire mold remediation. Several other mold remedies often contain active ingredients that bind strongly to your surfaces and therefore remain in your indoor environment.

Odor

Protox Hysan contains a small amount of alcohol (<1%), the same alcohol you know from cleaning agents such as glass and window cleaner. The alcohol has the same characteristic odor as glass and window cleaner, but disappears quickly when aired out after use.

ProtoxHysan is composed so that when the liquid comes into contact with the acidic molds, the chlorine dioxide is released (this is called "in situ generation").
For normal attacks, it is not necessary to add activator.

For massive infestations or in connection with disinfection (e.g. after rising sewage), an activator must be used. This is a task for professionals who have undergone the necessary training.

When working with mold and other fungi, spores and "fungal dust" will be released. You should therefore always wear a dust mask and always read the product's safety data sheet before use. This data sheet contains all information about the safety factors to be observed, including whether respiratory protection is recommended.

Boring beetle is a generic term for several different insect species that live in and on wood. The most common is the common wood borer. Boron beetle (Anobium punctatum), which is found in almost all older houses.

Infestations are most often seen as round or oval holes in the woodwork and sprinkles of "boron flour" under the holes.

Read more about it Here.

Carcinogen means carcinogenic.

ppm is an indication of concentration. Directly translated, it means "parts per million" i.e. number of parts per million. The unit is often used at very low concentrations.

For example, an indication of 10 ppm means a concentration of 10 parts of the substance of 1,000,000, or converted to % = 0.00001% - so it's easier to write 10 ppm.

Chlorine dioxide is a highly unstable and reactive gas that acts as a disinfectant because it breaks down (oxidizes) the cell membrane of bacteria, fungi, viruses etc.

Chlorine dioxide is broken down very quickly by sunlight, leaving only oxygen and salt (kitchen salt).

An activator is a product that starts or accelerates a reaction or process.

For example, the activator starts a massive release of chlorine dioxide in ProtoxHysan and ProtoxBiox.

An oxidizer is a substance that chemically breaks down mold, bacteria, viruses and bad odors.

Common to the oxidizing agents Protox use in ProtoxHysan, ProtoxBiox, ProtoxAbscent, ProtoxMille and ProtoxSkybrud  is that they minimize the impact on the indoor climate and working environment.