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How EcoloxTech Generates Hypochlorous Acid On-Site Using Just Salt, Water, and Electricity

Learn how EcoloxTech’s HOCl generators produce a powerful disinfectant on demand—using only water, salt, and electricity. No toxins. No shipping. No hassle.

June 19, 2025 · 2 min read

A note on claims

EcoloxTech generators are regulated by the EPA as devices, are not registered disinfectants, and we make no efficacy claims for them or for the solution they produce. The only EcoloxTech product with disinfection claims is HOCl-AS200 (EPA Reg. No. 101112-1), used according to its label. What applies where is set out on our regulations page and in staying compliant with HOCl. Research referred to describes published studies under their own test conditions and is not a claim for any product.

Imagine Never Buying Bleach Again

EcoloxTech’s technology makes that a reality. Our HOCl generators let you create a powerful disinfectant on demand—right where you need it—using only salt, water, and electricity.

This isn’t science fiction. It’s the next generation of safe, sustainable sanitation.

The Formula Is Simple

  • Salt (NaCl)

  • Water (tap, reverse osmosis, or distilled)

  • Electricity

Efficacy claims belong to registered products used according to their labels: EcoloxTech generators are EPA-regulated devices and carry none, and the only EcoloxTech product with disinfection claims is HOCl-AS200, EPA Reg. No. 101112-1.

How the System Works

Each EcoloxTech generator uses a high-performance electrolysis cell. As the saltwater passes through, a mild electrical charge separates it into:

  • Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) – a powerful disinfectant

  • Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) – a mild degreaser (produced in select models)

Within minutes, you get pure, ready-to-use HOCl.
With the right pH balance, the system can produce over 95% active HOCl for maximum effectiveness and zero toxicity.

Model Capacity Ideal For
Eco One 1L Homes, clinics, labs, produce washing
E-300 1–3 L/min Restaurants, schools, dental offices
E-1200 4–6 L/min Factories, cruise ships, processors

 

Each model includes adjustable controls for:

  • Flow rate

  • Amperage

  • Pump speed

These settings allow you to fine-tune HOCl concentration from 20 to 400 ppm FAC, depending on your application.

Why On-Site Generation Wins

 

Category Bottled Sanitizers EcoloxTech HOCl
Shipping costs Recurring expense No shipping—made on site
Hazardous storage Requires hazmat handling No hazmat required
Limited shelf life Degrades over time Always fresh when needed
Ongoing purchase Regular reorders Just salt + water (pennies)
Carbon footprint High from production/logistics Minimal, on-demand

 

Safe. Simple. Compliant.

EcoloxTech systems are trusted by:

  • Norwegian Cruise Line (using HOCl since 2016)

  • St. James Smokehouse (saved $3,000/month in water)

  • Food processors, hospitals, and schools around the world

All systems are:

  • EPA Establishment #: 92405-KOR-1

  • FDA & USDA Compliant

  • Regulatory status depends on the specific product and how it is used; the limits that apply are set out on our regulations page.


Written by the EcoloxTech engineering team. If you want this applied to your own facility, the free sanitation audit sizes the system and models the payback in writing, at no charge.

Stop buying disinfectant. Start making it.

Tell us your facility type, throughput and current chemical spend. We will size the system, model the payback, and send back a written recommendation — no obligation, and no charge.