Tell us about Phend Pharmaceuticals.
South African company Phend Pharmaceuticals was founded by our CEO, Chris Vorster, in 1992. We research, develop, market and distribute a range of proprietary products, which are exported to 17 countries around the world.
Our specialities include quantum physics, nanotechnology (specifically used for the manufacturing of the disinfectant Peroxsil Ag+) and organic chemistry.
We focus on disinfection of agricultural and industrial operations, human wellness, aesthetic enhancement and longevity.
All of the ingredients in our products are organic and eco-friendly.
What makes Peroxsil Ag+ unique?
The base ingredient in many cleaning and disinfecting products is chlorine, and while it is highly effective in killing pathogens and biofilms, it is also unstable, with changes in pH and temperature rendering it neutral. Chlorine is also harmful to the environment, and the gas released from chlorine is toxic to humans and animals.
Our product, Peroxsil Ag+, is a solution of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) that is stabilised using proprietary ionic silver-based chemistry.
Peroxsil Ag+ is chlorine and alcohol free, with no corrosive effects on usual materials of construction during application. After use, it simply degrades into harmless water and oxygen.
Silver has an anti-senescence property that increases shelf life. Conventional disinfectants fail to protect against re-exposure to pathogens, but silver H2O2 guarantees a long-lasting protection from microbes all along the delivery chain. Considering all this, Peroxsil Ag+ could help farmers reduce their sky-high input costs as crop yield and animal performance would increase.
This story is from the 24 February 2023 edition of Farmer's Weekly.
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