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The Science behind
Complete Disinfection.

Proven chemistry that eliminates pathogens. Patented delivery system that reaches every surface.

The Chemistry

Why Hypochlorous
Acid Works

Broad-spectrum disinfection power without the consequences of traditional chemicals.

Hypochlorous acid eliminates bacteria, viruses, mold, and spores through oxidation, disrupting pathogen cell structures on contact.

Once the job is done,
HOCl reverts to saline.

No residue, no toxicity, no chemical load left on surfaces or in the air. Broad-spectrum efficacy from chemistry that does the job, then disappears.

See how HOCI stacks up

Most disinfectants force a tradeoff, efficacy vs. safety, speed vs. thoroughness. HOCl is the rare exception that doesn’t ask you to compromise.

The Chemistry
Comparison

Broad-spectrum efficacy without the chemical consequences.

Oxidation

Hypochlorous Acid

Clean, precise neutralization

Chemical Burn

Bleach & Quats

Aggressive, corrosive reaction

Residue-Free

No residue, film, or chemical buildup

Leaves chemical residue that must be wiped or rinsed away

Equipment & surface safe

Safe for use on sensitive surfaces and equipment

Can damage finishes, degrade materials, and corrode equipment

No PPE required

Eliminates the need for masks, gloves, or suits

Often requires gloves, masks, or additional protective equipment

Safe to breathe

Designed for use in occupied environments

Fumes and aerosols can irritate airways and lungs

No evacuation required

Disinfects without clearing rooms or stopping activity

Frequently requires spaces to be vacated during application

Food-contact safe

Safe for use on food-contact surfaces

Not safe for food-contact surfaces without rinsing

Same pathogen kill.
None of the tradeoffs.

The Chemistry

Why
Dry Vapor

Dry vapor suspends in the air and circulates through your facility, treating surfaces that foggers, UV, and manual methods miss. It doesn’t fall to the floor or leave wet residue, delivering consistent coverage facility-wide.

Floor to Ceiling
Coverage.

Rapid Treatment.
Simple Operation.

Consistent Performance.
Reliable Results.

Non-Toxic.
Continuous Protection.

Dry Vapor Outperforms
Traditional Methods

Dry vapor delivers consistent, facility-wide coverage, treating the surfaces and air that foggers, UV, and manual methods miss.

Reaches Every Surface

Dry vapor gets everywhere, including hidden, elevated, and hard-to-reach areas that manual methods miss.

No Wetness. No Residue. No Downtime.

Dry vapor leaves nothing behind. No wiping, rinsing, or drying required.

Automated Uniform Results

Every cycle delivers the same coverage. No variability based on who runs it or when.

Dry vapor treats
every surface and air space.

Proven Against What Matters Most

Broad-Spectrum Power.
Whole-Space Reach.

Effective against the pathogens your industry worries about most.

Independently tested. Consistently proven. 
HOCI neutralizes strains across multiple pathogens guaranteeing superior disinfection.

Bacteria

20+

Viruses

18+

Fungi & Mold

6+

Spores & Parasites

4+

Independently tested. Peer-reviewed.

HOCI kills pathogens on contact.
Dry vapor touches every surface.

One system
delivers complete protection.

The complete system

This is
NebulaOne

Complete disinfection changes everything. Confidence in your coverage. Consistency in your results. Safety for your people. EPA-registered HOCl delivered as dry vapor by NebulaOne reaches every surface and air space in your facility. Proven chemistry meets proven delivery. Protection you can build your operation around.

The right chemistry,
the right delivery

HOCl is exceptionally effective on its own — but only where it lands. Dry vapor ensures it reaches every surface, crack, and airborne particle in the room. Together, closing every gap traditional methods leave open.

Built for
real-world facilities

Disinfection protocols face real-world variables — surface access limitations, inconsistent dwell times, varying application techniques. NebulaOne removes those variables entirely, delivering repeatable results regardless of who runs it or how often

One treatment,
whole-room protection

A single NebulaOne cycle treats surfaces and air simultaneously. No secondary air treatment, no manual wipe-down follow-up. The chemistry and the delivery method are designed to work as one system.

Used in environments where safety, compliance, and reliability are non-negotiable.

Let’s talk about
Your Facility

Every facility has unique challenges — reach out to our team and discover how NebulaOne and dry vapor technology can enhance your operation.

FAQs

Common questions about hypochlorous acid, dry vapor, and the science behind NebulaOne's disinfection technology.

What is hypochlorous acid (HOCl)?

Hypochlorous acid is a naturally occurring molecule produced by your own immune system to fight infection. It has been used for decades in wound care, eye care, and water treatment. HOCl works through oxidation, disrupting pathogen cell structures on contact, and reverts to simple saline when the job is done. It is EPA-registered, non-toxic, and safe for people, surfaces, and equipment.

Traditional disinfectants like bleach and quaternary ammonium compounds work through chemical burn. That means aggressive reactions that leave residue, produce toxic fumes, and can damage surfaces and equipment. HOCl works through oxidation, which achieves broad-spectrum pathogen control without the chemical consequences. No residue, no harsh fumes, no PPE required, and no evacuation necessary.

No. HOCl destroys pathogen cell structures through oxidation on contact. Unlike antibiotics or certain chemical disinfectants that target specific biological pathways, oxidation is a physical mechanism that pathogens cannot adapt to or develop resistance against.

Dry vapor produces ultra-fine particles (sub-2 micron) that remain suspended in the air and circulate throughout a space. Traditional foggers produce much larger, heavier droplets (10+ microns) that fall out of the air quickly and settle on floors and lower surfaces. Dry vapor reaches every surface and air space in a room, including undersides, elevated areas, and behind equipment. Foggers leave upper areas and vertical surfaces untreated. Dry vapor also leaves no wet residue and requires no drying time.

Yes. NebulaOne produces ultra-fine HOCl particles at concentrations safe for occupied spaces. HOCl is non-toxic, non-irritating, and produces no harmful fumes or VOCs. Spaces do not need to be evacuated during treatment and no personal protective equipment is required.

No. HOCl is non-corrosive and residue-free. Dry vapor is safe for electronics, medical devices, food-contact surfaces, HVAC systems, and sensitive equipment. It leaves no moisture, film, or chemical buildup.

No. HOCl breaks down into simple saline after disinfection. There is no chemical residue left on surfaces, no lingering odor in the air, and no rinse or wipe-down required after treatment.

Yes. Hypochlorous acid has been studied extensively in peer-reviewed research and validated by independent laboratories worldwide. It is proven effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold, and spores, including MRSA, C. diff, Norovirus, SARS-CoV-2, and Listeria. HOCl is EPA-registered and recognized for use in healthcare, food processing, and other critical environments.

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Starts Here.

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