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*Toshiba Group withdrew from the hypochlorous acid water business at the end of March 2018, and no longer makes or sells the product.

Electrolyzed Functional Water Generator (EWP-001)

TOKYO— Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced the launch in the Japanese B2B market of EWP-001, a portable, desk-top electrolyzed functional water generator that produces hypochlorous acid water. At a time of increasing concern for hygiene in settings ranging from restaurants to healthcare facilities, EWP-001 produces a safe, low-cost anti-bacterial sanitizer and deodorizer. EWP-001 will be available from March 15.

Shops, restaurants, medical facilities, nursing care homes and day-care nurseries all require high levels of personal hygiene management. Some sanitizers and deodorizers require the use for hazardous chemical materials, which raises safety concerns such as accidental ingestion and handling of hazardous chemicals.

Hypochlorous acid water is a safe, low cost alternative with high anti-bacterial and deodorizing properties. It is produced by electrolysis of water and salt, without any need for hazardous chemical materials, and is immediately effective against a wide range of bacteria and viruses. It does not cause the rough skin that results from constant use of other major sanitizers. Hypochlorous acid water is also very effective as a deodorant that counteract the odors of ammonia and methyl mercaptan, both released by foodstuffs as they start to age.

Toshiba’s EWP-001 is ideal for small to medium facilities. It is light, compact and portable, similar in size to an electric kettle at just over 30cm tall with a 13cm base, and can produce one liter of weak hypochlorous acid water in 3 minutes. An LED lamp shows its status: “stand-by”, “generating” and “complete”. It is expected to find a wide range of uses in hygiene management, including sanitization of restaurants, medical facilities, nursing homes and day-care centers, and the sanitization and deodorization of equipment at sports clubs and hotels. It is also expected to find use in agriculture, stockbreeding and in food processing facilities.

 

Amendments to Press Release (August 5, 2016):

The press release published on March 3, 2016 included some expressions which may have led to the misidentification of Toshiba’s Pot Type Hypochlorous Acid Water Generator (EWP-001) as a medical product. Expressions related to the items listed below have been removed.

•   Specific bacteria and viruses, such as influenza;

•   Comparisons with rubbing alcohol;

•   Hygiene management, specifically gargles and hand washes;

•   Food sterilization

•   Sanitization of pet's cages

 

 Product Outline

Product name	Electrolyzed functional water generator
Model name	EWP-001
Specifications	Hypochlorous acid water (electrolyzed functional water): Available Chlorine Concentration 20-40mg/kg (water  temperature 18-28  ͦ C); pH5.5-7 (depends on tap water quality) Output: 1 liter/ 1 operation (in 3 min)
Rated voltage	AC100V
Rated frequency	50Hz/ 60Hz
Power Consumption	Approx. 12W
External dimensions	Power supply stand: 130mm (W) x 150mm (D) x 305mm (H) Bottle (includes electrolyze unit): φ120mm × 270mm (H)
Weight	Power supply stand: approx. 580g Bottle (includes electrolyze unit, without water): approx. 420g
Water supply quality	Tap water (drinkable water)
Water supply temperature	10-40  ͦ C
Usage environment	Usable temperature: 10-40  ͦ C, humidity 0-85% RH
Manufacturer's recommended price	98,000 yen

For further information (Webpage is in Japanese)

http://www3.toshiba.co.jp/ddc/kinousui/index_j.htm