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Independent Test Results confirm an inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by Panasonic’s air conditioner with nanoe™ X
14/01/2021
Bracknell, UK, 14 January 2021: Panasonic today announced that, in a European first, Texcell*1,
a global contract research organisation, has certified the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
by an air conditioner with nanoe™ X. Texcell verified 91.4% of the inhibitory effect on
the novel coronavirus in a space of 6.7m3 over 8 hours.
nanoe™ X is a technology that collects
invisible moisture in the air and applies a high voltage to it to produce
“hydroxyl radicals contained in water”. Hydroxyl radicals inhibit the growth of
pollutants such as certain bacteria and viruses. They are characterised by
being strongly oxidative and highly reactive, hence a short life span.
Contained in tiny water particles, nanoe™ X has a long lifespan and can spread
over long distances. It has an inhibitory effect on both airborne and adhered
substances.
In September 2020, and in collaboration with Texcell*1, Panasonic verified the inhibitory effect
of the nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel
coronavirus in a small test space of 45L using nanoe™ X generator. For further investigation, Panasonic challenged to test using an air
conditioner with nanoe™ X in a larger
test space. Even in these difficult circumstances, Texcell has now certified that the nanoe™ X does have a 91.4%
inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus in the actual space of 6.7m3 over 8 hours using the air conditioner
with nanoe™ X. This testing was carried out in a closed laboratory environment
and was not designed to assess its efficacy in uncontrolled living spaces.
Panasonic has been conducting research on
nanoeTM Technology over the past 20 years since 1997 and has
verified its effectiveness in a variety of areas, including inhibiting
pathogenic microorganism (bacteria, fungi, and viruses) and allergens, breaking
down PM 2.5 components that have adverse effects on the human body*2.
Panasonic will continue to pursue the
potential of nanoe™ X technology to address possible risks associated with air
pollution such as new pathogenic microorganisms, to create healthy environments
for people around the world.
For reference:
Testing the inhibitory effect of air
conditioner with nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a space of 6.7m3.
・
Overview
A comparative verification was conducted
in a space of 6.7m3 containing the novel coronavirus. (SARS-CoV-2)
・
Results
Over 91% of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
activity was inhibited within 8 hours.
Note:
This verification was designed to generate basic research data on the
effects of nanoe™ X on the novel coronavirus in laboratory conditions different
from those found in living spaces.
・
Methodology and data
Organisation :Texcell (France)
Subject :Novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
Device :Air conditioner with nanoe™ X (Etherea model CS-Z25VKEW)
Method:
Ø The Etherea air conditioner with nanoe™ X is installed in a space
of 6.7m3.
Ø Gauze saturated with SARS-CoV-2 virus solution was exposed to an
air conditioner with nanoe™ X from a distance of 0.7m in a 6.7m3 room for 24 hours.
Ø The virus infectious titre was measured and used to calculate the
inhibition rate.
・
Test result
Test
subject |
Inhibition rate |
Capacity |
Hours |
SARS-CoV-2 |
42.4% |
6.7
m3 |
4
hours |
SARS-CoV-2 |
91.4% |
6.7
m3 |
8
hours |
SARS-CoV-2 |
99.7% |
6.7m3 |
24
hours |
Notes:
*1: Texcell is a global contract research
organisation that specialises in viral testings, viral clearance,
immunoprofiling and R&D or GMP cell banking, for your R&D, GClP, GLP
and GMP projects.
With more than 30 years of experience and roots
within the Pasteur Institute in Paris, Texcell has a long recognized expertise
in viral testing with a broad range of protocols for the detection of
adventitious agents.
Texcell
is the first spin-off of the Pasteur institute of Paris created in 1997.
*2: Main releases on verification cases
- May 12,
2009:Positive effects of charged water particles on viruses, bacteria,
and agricultural chemicals have been verified.
- October
20, 2009: The new influenza virus inhibition effect of charged water
particles has been verified.
- February
20, 2012:Suppression effect of charged water particles on pet-related
allergens, bacteria, fungi, and viruses have been verified.
- January
16, 2014:Nano-sized electrostatic atomised water particles effectively
breaks down PM2.5 components and inhibits growth of fungi attached to Yellow
Sand.