Breezy Robotics sources the
right disinfectant for each job and
finds an economical way to disperse
the disinfectant using robots. The company collaborated on a TRGR Project with Sandia National Laboratories scientists to produce a new concentrated disinfectant product. Based on a decontamination formula licensed from Sandia, the team worked on developing a disinfectant that only leaves benign residue after use. This formula could be used for routine application in high-traffic public spaces where surfaces must be spotless after cleaning.
“We continue to research and experiment with various disinfectant chemistries, and the more sustainable surfactant identified as part of this study is an important step forward.”
Chris Ziomek
CEO
Breezy Robotics Inc.
The goal was to create a dry powdered product that could be mixed on site with hydrogen peroxide and water. This would reduce the cost of shipping and make the product viable for sales locally and internationally.
Quaternary ammonium compounds are used in many cleaning products as microbials and surfactants. The frequent use of disinfecting wipes containing QACs during the pandemic raised some concern about repeated exposure. This Project proved that the decontamination formula was viable without QACs.
Although during the course of the TRGR Project they were unable to develop a completely residue-free product, the researchers continue to experiment with various disinfectant chemistries. A more sustainable surfactant identified as part of this study is a good step forward. In applications where residue can be rinsed easily, this technology, using food- and cosmetic-grade ingredients, could be used in its current form.