ONA odour neutralising products consist of complex formulations representing a variety of chemical compounds offering different functionalities, both structural and chemical. The technology behind ONA was initiated over 25 years ago. The scientist (who was eventually credited with the invention of ONA) became fascinated when he observed that when terepenes were diffused into the environment, emission’s and odours were reduced. Inspired by this finding, further evidence showed that the odours were not just masked but permanently removed. The result was a set of specialized formulations that neutralise a wide spectrum of organic and inorganic odour problems – effectively, efficiently and permanently. ONA odour neutralisation formulations have been scientifically engineered to be environmentally safe. Manufactured under strict quality controls, the components of ONA are generally recognised as common in the food industry and have a long history of safety.
TERPENES
Terpenes are widespread in nature, mainly in plants as constituents of essential oils. Many terpenes are hydropocarbons, but oxygen-containing compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes or ketones (terpenoids) are also found. Their building block is the hydrocarbon isoprene, CH2=C(CH3)-CH=CH2*
*Isoprene Rule, Wallach 1887
TERPENE CHARACTERISTICS
Terpenes have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-septic properties.
Terpenes have oxygenating properties (increases oxygen level).
When diffused into the environment, terpenes have been found to reduce airborne chemicals and bacteria.
Terpene characteristics appear to either destroy the odour molecule or convert it to a more acceptable level.
ABSORPTION
The attraction of the different reactive sites on the ONA odour neutralisers active ingredient molecules will attract and non-permanently bind with the low molecular, high weight compound (VOC) aka odours.
Absorb: To retain wholly, without reflection or transmission, what is taken in.
ADSORPTION
All VOC’s and odorous compounds have a solubility factory in ONA odour neutraliser active ingredients. This solubility will allow the VOC compound to solubilise itself in the presence of ONA, relative to the chemistry of the emission, temperature, pH and pressure of the environment.
Adsorb: To collect and hold (gas or vapour) in the surface of the solid.
CHEMICAL REACTION
The Paris Theory* – This involves the permanent bonding of the odourous molecule (VOC) and the ONA active ingredients reactive sites. The mechanism transforms the pollutant in its basic properties. As a result, odour disappears.
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