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Clorox/Javex PH. Concentration : 0.5% and 5.25%. The lower and higher concentrations are equally efficient in reducing the number of bacteria in infected RC Spangberg et al 1973 Cveck et al 1976b Bystrom and Sundqvist 1985 Siqueira et al 2000
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Clorox/Javex PH Concentration: 0.5% and 5.25% • The lower and higher concentrations are equally efficient in reducing the number of bacteria in infected RC • Spangberget al 1973 • Cvecket al 1976b • Bystrom and Sundqvist 1985 • Siqueiraet al 2000 • But the tissue dissolving effect is directly related to the concentration • Spangberget al 1973 • Hand et al 1978 Acidifying the Clorox optimizes HOCL content Why is this? Ph makes a BIG difference in available Cl - Commercial Clorox = Hi ph (storage) – less available
How Do We compensate ? • Use regular NaOCl for C&S - solvency • Use “modified” formula for final bacteriocidal rinse. Modified NaOCl • Lowers the Ph – increases available Cl- (HOCL) • Lowers TOXICITY Formula • 50 ml distilled water • 0.5 ml NaOCl (Clorox) • 0.5 ml Acetic acid (White Vinegar) • Mixed fresh for every treatment - 2 hr shelf life