HOCln
HOCln is a designation used in some antimicrobial product literature to refer to a hypochlorous acid nanoemulsion. In this context, HOCln denotes a stabilized formulation in which hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is dispersed within nano-sized oil-in-water droplets, typically with surfactants and buffering components to improve stability and handling. The nanoemulsion concept aims to maintain disinfectant activity while reducing volatility, odor, and rapid degradation that can occur with bulk HOCl solutions.
Preparation and composition generally involve emulsification of an aqueous HOCl solution with suitable surfactants to create
Mechanism of action for HOCln mirrors that of HOCl: reactive chlorine species oxidize and disrupt microbial
Safety and regulation: HOCl-based products are generally considered to have lower acute toxicity than many traditional
Limitations: HOCln stability depends on light, temperature, and pH; formulations require careful manufacturing and storage to
See also: hypochlorous acid, nanoemulsion, disinfection, wound care.