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A Review of CAC-717, a Disinfectant Containing Calcium Hydrogen Carbonate Mesoscopic Crystals
Akikazu Sakudo1, Koichi Furusaki2, Rumiko Onishi3
1School of Veterinary Medicine, Okayama University of Science, Imabari 794-8555, Ehime, Japan.
Abstract:
Recent studies on utilizing biological functions of natural substances that mimic the mesoscopic structures (nanoparticles of about 50 to 500 nm) found in plant growth points and coral skeletons have been reported. After the calcium hydrogen carbonate contained in materials derived from plants and coral are separated, the crystals of the mesoscopic structure can be reformed by applying a high voltage under a specific set of conditions. A suspension of these mesoscopic crystals in water (CAC-717) can be used as an effective disinfectant. CAC-717 exhibits universal virucidal activity against both enveloped and non-enveloped viruses as well as bactericidal and anti-prion activity. Moreover, in comparison to sodium hypochlorite, the potency of CAC-717 as a disinfectant is less susceptible to organic substances such as albumin. The disinfection activity of CAC-717 is maintained for at least 6 years and 4 months after storage at room temperature. CAC-717 is non-irritating and harmless to humans and animals, making it a promising biosafe disinfectant. This review explores the disinfection activity of CAC-717 as well as the potential and future uses of this material.
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