With the rapid development of animal husbandry, the safety and quality of feed have received increasing attention. In the process of feed production, how to effectively kill harmful microorganisms, prevent feed from mildew, and ensure feed quality has become an important issue that feed mills must face. As a strong oxidant, sodium hypochlorite has gradually emerged in the application of feed mills with its high efficiency and broad-spectrum bactericidal ability. The BSHH series hypochlorous acid generator produced by Bluewav can generate sodium hypochlorite on-site by electrolyzing brine, which can realize the immediate production and use of sodium hypochlorite in feed mills.
1. Sterilization principle of sodium hypochlorite
The sterilization principle of sodium hypochlorite mainly lies in its strong oxidizing property. Sodium hypochlorite will decompose in water to produce hypochlorous acid (HClO). Hypochlorous acid has a strong penetrating ability and can easily penetrate the cell membrane of microorganisms, destroy their cell walls and cell membranes, and cause dissolution and destruction of microorganisms. At the same time, hypochlorous acid can also react with important substances in microorganisms such as lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, causing oxidation of these substances and ultimately leading to the death of microorganisms. Therefore, sodium hypochlorite has a good killing effect on a variety of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
2. Application scenarios of sodium hypochlorite in feed mills
Feed raw material disinfection: Feed raw materials may be contaminated by microorganisms during storage and transportation. Using sodium hypochlorite solution to disinfect raw materials can effectively kill microorganisms attached to the surface of raw materials and prevent them from multiplying and spreading during subsequent processing.
Feed processing equipment disinfection: Feed processing equipment is prone to breeding microorganisms during long-term use, affecting the sanitary quality of feed. Regularly disinfecting the equipment with sodium hypochlorite can keep the equipment clean and prevent cross contamination.
Feed finished product preservation: Feed may become moldy due to moisture, heat and other factors during storage. Using sodium hypochlorite solution to preserve the finished feed can extend the shelf life of the feed and reduce economic losses.
Feed mill environment disinfection: The production environment of the feed mill is also a hotbed for microbial growth. Using sodium hypochlorite solution to disinfect the production environment of the feed mill can reduce the number of microorganisms and improve the sanitary level of the production environment.
3. Precautions for the application of sodium hypochlorite
Although the application of sodium hypochlorite in feed mills has many advantages, the following points should be noted during its use:
Concentration control: Too high a concentration of sodium hypochlorite may cause corrosion to feed raw materials and equipment, so it is necessary to select an appropriate concentration according to the actual situation.
Safe operation: Sodium hypochlorite has a pungent odor and is corrosive. Protective equipment needs to be worn during use to ensure the safety of operators.
Environmental treatment: The wastewater after the use of sodium hypochlorite needs to be properly treated to prevent pollution to the environment.
4. Conclusion
Sodium hypochlorite plays an increasingly important role in the application of feed mills with its high efficiency and broad-spectrum bactericidal ability. Through the rational use of sodium hypochlorite, feed mills can effectively kill harmful microorganisms, prevent feed mildew, ensure feed quality, and provide strong guarantees for the healthy development of animal husbandry. At the same time, we also need to pay attention to the safety and environmental protection issues in the use of sodium hypochlorite. Bluewav has been committed to the research and development and production of sodium hypochlorite generators, and has worked hard to make its application in feed mills safer, more environmentally friendly and more efficient.