Kinnos Highlight for Liquid Bleach

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Highlight is distributed through the manufacturer.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Manufactured in the United States

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Highlight is available directly from the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

As of October 2020, between 10,000-50,000 units have been distributed.

Design Specifications

Highlight color additive comes as a powder and is dissolved directly into 5 liters of disinfectant (5,000 ppm bleach/chlorine solution). After 60 seconds of mixing, the powder is fully dissolved, and the colorized bleach/chlorine solution can be applied onto surfaces using typical applicators, such as pump sprayers, trigger sprayers, or a bucket and rag. The mixture is good for up to 5 hours after mixing, and the color disappears 3 minutes after application.

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

None

Lifecycle

1-year shelf life. The color fades in 3 minutes on surfaces and lasts for 5 hours in bleach solution after mixed.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Visually show disinfected area, color fade over time to prevent staining, fast and intuitive for untrained individuals, mitigate risk of disease spread.

Vetted Performance Status

Research has found that the technology improved surface coverage of bleach/chlorine disinfectants from 33% coverage to 99.9% coverage. Additionally, research has found that the product is safe/non-toxic, and that it does not reduce the efficacy of disinfectants. After a month of use, failure rates of ATP bioluminescence quality control scores reduced from 5.9% to 0%. Additionally, this technology has been tested in Liberia, Guinea, Haiti, Uganda, and DR Congo for suitability in low-resource settings with healthcare workers in Liberia and Guinea describing improved confidence and feelings of safety from using the product.  

Safety

None

Complementary Technical Systems

Bleach

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Does not require formal registration (adjuvant EPA classification)

Other Information

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