Omats Safety Shield is a powerful antibacterial agent that lasts for up to 6 months. The principle behind it's antibacterial effect is based on the reaction of silver ions with the sulfur and hydrogen in bacterial to inhibit its reproduction. This method uses a photocatalyst to generate a superoxide radical bacterial breakdown to charge Safety Shield. This charge will pull the bacterial cell membrane, causing the membrane to reputure and leading to the death of the bacteria. Omats Safety Shield uses these methods to achieve its impressive antibacterial effect.
| Omats | Hypochlorous Acid | Other Brands with Nano silver / silver ion | Photocatalyst | Bleach | Alcohol 75% | Natural Soap | UV Ray | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Irritation (Corrosive) | No | No | Contains Corrosive Chemical Compounds Which are Harmful | No | Yes | Acceptable | No | Yes |
| Odor | No | Chlorine Smell | Smell of Fragrance Added | No | An Odor of Chlorine | Pungent Odor | Aromatic | Ozone Smell |
| Side Effects | No | Chlorine Fumes Irritate the Respiratory Track, Cause Discomfort, and Dizziness | Chemical Discharge Which is Harmful to the Environment and Humans | No | Irritation to Respiratory Tract, Skin Irritation, and Dizziness | Flammable and Causes Skin Irritation | Poor | Strong |
| Duration of Antibacterial Effectiveness | Long Lasting 24 hrs Minimum | 0.5 - 3 min | Long Lasting 24 hrs Minimum | Negligible to No Anti-Bacterial Ability | Poor | Poor Volatiles Easily | Poor | Strong |
| Ability of Eliminate Different Types of Bacteria | More Than 650 Types of Bacteria | Normal | More than 650 Types of Bacterial | Nomal | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal |
| Antiviral Capability | Excellent | No | Acceptable | Acceptable | Excellent | Excellent | No | Excellent |
| Deodorizing Ability | Excellent | Acceptable | Excellent | Poor | Poor | Poor | Passable | No |
| Anti-Fouling and Self-Cleaning Ability | Excellent | No | No | Excellent | No | No | No | No |
| Shelf Life | Long Lasting 2 Years Minimum | Limited Shelf Life, Effectiveness of Sterilization Decreases after 6 Months | Acceptable Other Brands Perish Under Exposure to The Sun | Acceptable | Nomal | Poor
Volatiles Easily | Acceptable But Volatiles Easily | Oxidizes Easily |