Egg Cleaning &
Sanitazing
with HOCI and NaOH
Egg processing demands a careful balance: removing organic soil, controlling pathogens, and managing odors-without damaging shells, stressing equipment, or exposing workers to harsh chemicals.
Envirolyte USA offers a modern, on-site approach by generating two essential solutions exactly when you need them:
NaOH
(Catholyte)
for effective egg cleaning and soil removal
HOCI
(Anolyte)
for food-safe sanitizing
and odor control
Together, they replace delivered chemicals with consistent, on-demand solution made from water, salt, and electricity- simplifying operations while improving safety and sustainability
Step One: Cleaning
Eggs with On-Site
NaOH
Effective sanitation starts with proper cleaning. Envirolyte's on-site generated catholyte (NaOH) is designed to gently but thoroughly remove organic contamination from egg shells and equipment.
Because it's generated fresh and free from common impurities found in bulk caustic products, this NaOH solution spreads easily and penetrates soils without requiring excessive heat or aggressive concentrations.
In egg washers, NaOH helps break down manure, proteins, and organic debris while supporting cleaner brushes, nozzles, and tanks. The result is more effective cleaning, shorter rinse times, and reduced water use all while remaining compatible with egg handling equipment and shell quality.
Step Two:
Sanitizing with
HOCI
Once eggs are clean, Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) provides fast, food-safe sanitizing across eggs, equipment, and processing environments.
HOCI works differently than traditional sanitizers. At low concentrations, it penetrates microorganisms quickly and neutralizes them without leaving residues, harsh odors, or corrosive effects. It's effective on contact and safe for use around food-contact surfaces when applied according to protocol.
HOCI can also be used beyond the wash line on conveyors, packaging areas, floors, drains, and cold storage to support consistent hygiene throughout the facility.
Odor Control, Not Masking
In egg facilities, odors often come from organic buildup and microbial activity. HOCI neutralizes odor-causing compounds at the source rather than covering them up. When applied as a fine mist or fog, it reaches airspace, fabrics, and hard-to-access areas-leaving the environment fresh without chemical smells or downtime.
NaOH+HOCI
GENERATION
ON-SITE
Envirolyte USA integrates NaOH and HOCI generation into a single on-site system that fits seamlessly into existing egg processing operations.
This reduces chemical inventory, simplifies workflows, and improves consistency from shift to shift.
Beyond operational efficiency, on-site generation significantly improves safety and sustainability. There's less handling of concentrated chemicals, fewer plastic drums to dispose of, and no chemical transport emissions. The process produces no Co,-only hydrogen and oxygen- helping facilities reduce their environmental footprint while meeting regulatory and customer expectations.
Envirolyte USA delivers a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable approach to egg processing- from wash to sanitize to odor control.
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EGG
Cleaning
AND SANITATION
