SCIENCE BACKGROUND
Understanding Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)
Liberty Naturals uses stabilized hypochlorous acid formulations; each product has its own intended use and label directions. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) can be produced through a controlled electrochemical process using prepared water and salt. This page explains the underlying chemistry, production variables, formulation controls, packaging and storage considerations.
How HOCl Is Produced
Modern hypochlorous acid solutions are typically produced by passing an electric current through a carefully prepared saltwater solution. This process, often called electrolysis or electrochemical activation, can generate a mixture of chlorine-based species. The goal of a well-controlled process is to favour the formation of HOCl within a defined pH and available chlorine range, while minimizing unwanted by-products.
Key variables in production include:
• Water quality and purity
• Salt quality and concentration
• Cell design and operating conditions
• Temperature and residence time
Because these variables interact, consistent HOCl production requires careful monitoring and process control.
Why Formulation Matters
pH Control
pH is one of the variables used to characterize an HOCl formulation and monitor consistency.
Available Chlorine
Available chlorine is measured as part of formulation characterization and batch-to-batch monitoring.
Purity & Control
Input quality and electrochemical process controls help support consistent formulation parameters.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging and storage conditions are selected with consideration for light, temperature and air exposure.
How the Chemistry Works
HOCl is a chemical species whose behaviour depends on factors such as pH, concentration, water quality and storage conditions. Production and packaging choices are used to monitor and manage formulation consistency over time.
Research library
Light, temperature and air exposure can influence an HOCl formulation over time. Follow each product’s storage directions and labelled intended use.
Short summaries below link to original papers. These studies examined specific experimental conditions or other formulations; they did not test Liberty Naturals products. Liberty Max, Liberty Derma and Acceleryn are distinct formulations.
This page provides general educational information, not medical or veterinary advice.
A small human wound-model study · 2022
Burian and colleagues compared a specific stabilized HOCl formulation with saline in 20 healthy volunteers using a controlled blister-wound model. The study measured skin repair and bacterial counts. Its findings cannot establish results for different formulations, chronic wounds or animal care.