Electrolysed Water Technology Highly Effective for H1N1 Influenza Suppression

Sanyo Electric Co Ltd has already demonstrated through joint research with public institutions, the effectiveness of its electrolysed water technology, developed over many years, to suppress various viruses including seasonal influenza. Now the company has confirmed through joint research with the Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences that this technology is also highly effective for suppressing the new H1N1 (swine flu) virus that has been spreading around the world since the spring. SANYO will continue to pursue more research and applications for electrolysed water technology, based on the verification data obtained through the recent joint research.

Sanyo makes its Virus Washer technology available in Europe with its domestic and commercial use air purification units. The units are portable and cover air circulation in spaces of up to 100m². The technology operates by creating electrolysed water, which is done by combining tap water with electricity without the requirement for any additional chemicals.