what is dmo?
DMo (pronounced dee-mo) is a powerful disinfectant that is effective even at low concentrations and does not lose efficacy over time (the bacteria will not grow resistant to it). DMo effectively kills pathogenic microorganisms such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and virus. It can even be used against anthrax because it is effective against spore-forming bacteria.
DMo, or The Disinfectant Molecule, is a nick-name or common name for the compound molecule formed by combining one chlorine ion with two oxygen ions*. DMo deteriorates quickly and cannot be transported or stored for long periods of time, however it is easy to make for immediate use by combining two simple ingredients: sodium chlorite (a common health supplement), and citric acid (a common food additive found naturally in citrus fruits). DMo may also be referred to by the name acidified sodium chlorite since that is the standard method of creation.
DMo is an EPA registered biocide** (a chemical substance intended to destroy or render harmless any harmful organism by chemical or biological means). DMo was the principal agent used in the decontamination of buildings in the United States after the 2001 anthrax attacks. It was also used to eradicate dangerous mold from houses inundated by flood-water after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, DMo has been used to help more than 75,000 people in several African nations rid themselves of malaria. However, the most common disinfectant application of DMo is for water purification.
The two ions of oxygen in DMo make it an oxidizing agent. Oxidizing agents are chemical compounds that readily accept electrons from "electron donors." They gain electrons via chemical reaction. This is important because relative to DMo, a broad range of pathogens are electron donors. Conversely, all healthy tissue and aerobic microorganisms are unaffected by DMo. Thus healthy cells are untouched.
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*Most compound molecules have a common name and a chemical name which describes how that molecule was formed [for example sodium chloride (NaCl) is more commonly known as table salt or simply referred to as salt], but many compound molecules do not have a common name and are known only by their chemical name. Until recently, DMo was known only by its chemical name, yet the names "The Disinfectant Molecule" or simply "DMo" are used because they more accurately reflect what it is and what it does.
**registered under its chemical name
DMo, or The Disinfectant Molecule, is a nick-name or common name for the compound molecule formed by combining one chlorine ion with two oxygen ions*. DMo deteriorates quickly and cannot be transported or stored for long periods of time, however it is easy to make for immediate use by combining two simple ingredients: sodium chlorite (a common health supplement), and citric acid (a common food additive found naturally in citrus fruits). DMo may also be referred to by the name acidified sodium chlorite since that is the standard method of creation.
DMo is an EPA registered biocide** (a chemical substance intended to destroy or render harmless any harmful organism by chemical or biological means). DMo was the principal agent used in the decontamination of buildings in the United States after the 2001 anthrax attacks. It was also used to eradicate dangerous mold from houses inundated by flood-water after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, DMo has been used to help more than 75,000 people in several African nations rid themselves of malaria. However, the most common disinfectant application of DMo is for water purification.
The two ions of oxygen in DMo make it an oxidizing agent. Oxidizing agents are chemical compounds that readily accept electrons from "electron donors." They gain electrons via chemical reaction. This is important because relative to DMo, a broad range of pathogens are electron donors. Conversely, all healthy tissue and aerobic microorganisms are unaffected by DMo. Thus healthy cells are untouched.
To learn more about DMo please click here.
*Most compound molecules have a common name and a chemical name which describes how that molecule was formed [for example sodium chloride (NaCl) is more commonly known as table salt or simply referred to as salt], but many compound molecules do not have a common name and are known only by their chemical name. Until recently, DMo was known only by its chemical name, yet the names "The Disinfectant Molecule" or simply "DMo" are used because they more accurately reflect what it is and what it does.
**registered under its chemical name