SaniDate 12.0 for Clean Irrigation Water and Lines
Irrigation water carries more than nutrients, and algae, slime-forming bacteria and water molds ride along with it. BioSafe's concentrate, EPA registration number 70299-18, is made to stop them in the water and on the equipment. The actives are 18.5% hydrogen peroxide and 12.0% peroxyacetic acid. Together they oxidize the enzymes and proteins of simple organisms on contact. Because it works by oxidation, pathogens cannot build mutational resistance, so repeat applications stay effective. Labelled uses cover continuous injection into irrigation water, shock cleaning of drip and sprinkler lines, and greenhouse surfaces and benches. It also covers evaporative coolers, seed treatment and postharvest wash water. The preharvest interval is zero days, so treated water can run up to harvest day. The concentrate is a clear liquid with a sharp, vinegar-like odor and a pH below 1.5. It is OMRI Listed with restrictions for specific organic uses. This 5 gallon jug suits greenhouses and indoor farms dosing through a proportional injector.
Using a Water Treatment Biocide in the Grow
For continuous injection into greenhouse irrigation water, the label range is 3.2 to 128 fl oz per 1,000 gallons. Algae control sits at 6.4 to 25.6 fl oz per 1,000 gallons, applied more often in warm weather. Fungi and water molds take 8.53 to 25.6 fl oz per 1,000 gallons. To clean dirty drip lines, fill them with a 1:600 to 1:5,000 solution and leave it six to twelve hours, then flush. Benches, pots, floors and tools take a 1:600 dilution, kept wet for at least five minutes. Hydroponic systems are more sensitive, so BioSafe sets those rates after a water and media analysis. Run a jar test before injecting it alongside fertilizers or other pesticides. Keep it away from living biologicals such as Beauveria, which an oxidizer can kill. The concentrate is corrosive, so wear goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and an apron when handling. Store it cool, out of sun and below 77°F, in the original container. Never mix the concentrate with other cleaners or oxidizers.
Key Features
- Oxidizing Actives: 18.5% hydrogen peroxide and 12.0% peroxyacetic acid kill on contact.
- Irrigation Injection: Labelled for continuous injection at 3.2 to 128 fl oz per 1,000 gallons.
- Line Cleaning: A 1:600 to 1:5,000 soak clears algae and biofilm from drip and sprinkler lines.
- Surface Sanitation: Use at 1:600 on benches, trays, tools, floors and coolers.
- Zero-Day PHI: Treated water can be applied up to and including harvest day.
- No Resistance Buildup: Oxidation leaves pathogens no route to develop resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Item number | 2006-5 |
| Size | 5 gal |
| EPA Reg. No. | 70299-18 |
| Active ingredients | Hydrogen peroxide 18.5%; peroxyacetic acid 12.0% |
| Signal word | DANGER – corrosive, strong oxidizing agent |
| Irrigation water rate | 3.2–128 fl oz per 1,000 gal (1:40,000–1:1,000) |
| Algae rate | 6.4–25.6 fl oz per 1,000 gal |
| Fungi / oomycetes rate | 8.53–25.6 fl oz per 1,000 gal |
| Irrigation line cleaning | 1:600–1:5,000, 6–12 hour contact, then flush |
| Greenhouse surfaces | 1:600, minimum 5 minutes wet contact |
| Preharvest interval | 0 days |
| Restricted-entry interval | 1 hour for sprays in enclosed greenhouses; 0 hours for non-spray uses |
| Certifications | OMRI Listed with restrictions; cRc Kosher; FIFRA 2(ee) bulletins |
| Other sizes | 30 gal; 55 gal |