The Problem with Concrete

Although we think concrete is as hard as a rock, it actually is porous like a sponge with millions of microscopic pathways into and through the substrate. Deadly microbes, moisture, and gases easily penetrate these open capillaries and permeate deep into concrete.

Unfortunately, disinfectants do not penetrate this network of open capillaries and thus cannot reach the microbes safely harbored deep within. Out of reach of chemicals, these microbes thrive and multiply. Worse yet, they will soon return to recontaminate the surface of your concrete.

Why Disinfectants Do Not Work

Concrete has myriands of open capillaries that run throughout the substrate. These pathways are curved and varied in diameter, much like the capillary system in the human body. Traditional concrete sealants cannot penetrate this pathway. Their molecules are large and pencil-shaped and crash to a halt when confronted with a tight curve in the capillaries. But NORGANIX is a low-solids solution comprised of miniscule molecules that are much smaller and spherical in shape. Moreover, NORGANIX has a unique catalyst that pulls the solution deep into the concrete. Thus, NORGANIX’s molecules navigate these curves with ease. NORGANIX moves freely through the concrete’s many paths of reticulation, cascading ever deeper until the solution hydrates the unused Portland and completely fills the tiny capillaries. While other sealants and antiseptic solvents are blocked very near the surface, NORGANIX penetrates well over seven inches (200mm) into the concrete, effectively mimicking the pouring of concrete inside of concrete.

Seven Things You Need to Know

1. Concrete is porous with millions of microscopic pathways into and through the material.
2. Moisture and gasses permeate through these open capillaries.
3. Microbes can enter concrete and penetrate deep within these capillaries, too.
4. Disinfectants cannot penetrate concrete, and will not reach the microbes deep within.
5. Colonies of microbes thrive deep within concrete and can double in size in 20 minutes.
6. Salmonella and Listeria will eventually resurface and recontaminate your facility.
7. Catastrophic contamination threatens your customer, your employees, and your business.

The NORGANIX Solution

NORGANIX penetrates the open capillaries in concrete fully eight inches to provide two-step protection. First, NORGANIX delivers a powerful antimicrobial agent throughout the core of your concrete which eliminates microbes not just on the surface, but deep within the concrete. Second, NORGANIX seals the capillary system shut throughout the concrete to prevent microbes AND moisture from re-entering concrete from any direction.

How NORGANIX Works

NORGANIX has two key attributes which differentiate it from traditional approaches to concrete biosecurity. First, NORGANIX penetrates all the way through most concrete pads—nearly 8 inches—thus the powerful antimicrobial embedded in the product is delivered successfully to ALL microbes lurking deep within your concrete. Traditional disinfectants simply cannot penetrate the capillary system and thus have no effect whatsoever on those microbes that reside deep within concrete. Second, NORGANIX hydrates unused Portland naturally present within any concrete to trigger the formation of new cement, thereby sealing the capillary system shut all the way through the concrete, permanently!

This is how NORGANIX can say with confidence that it not only stops water ingress and makes concrete stronger, but also stops Salmonella, stops E.coli, stops Listeria, stops Clostridium, stops Bacillus, and stops mold spores.