Controlling odor at its source, without masking
ODORGO is a plant-based system that deals with a healthcare facility's odor load at the molecular level, from the patient room to the waste area. No perfume is added to the space; the odor molecule is attracted, bound and neutralized.
Our limit is stated up front: ODORGO is an odor eliminator, not a disinfectant. It makes no claim of contributing to infection control, it does not replace your cleaning and hygiene protocols, and it cannot be used as a room release criterion. Its job is to deal with the odor load the protocol leaves behind.
Which units generate the odor load?
Odor does not come from a single point, and it does not belong to a single shift. Most of the load comes from biological matter and binds to fabric, wall coverings and still air; surface cleaning does not break that bond.
Long-stay patient rooms
As a stay gets longer, the room air, the bed linens and the curtains take on odor; body odor, dressings, used linens and still air give the room a character. It is also the first thing noticed by a companion who breathes the same air all night.
Ward corridors and elevator lobbies
Every odor on the ward meets here: room doors, the soiled utility room, the restrooms and the service elevator share the same air. This is also where a visitor first forms a view of the facility.
Outpatient waiting areas
These are high-traffic areas, mostly interior spaces. The load rises hour by hour and becomes noticeable when the air conditioning shuts off.
The laundry line
The point where soiled linens are collected, the elevator that carries them and the holding area produce odor continuously. Because the load is spread along the line, treating a single point is not enough; placement follows the whole line.
Medical and general waste collection areas
Temporary storage rooms pick up load quickly as the temperature rises; most have no windows, and the ventilation flow rate is not enough to carry the odor away. The chemistry: documented results on waste odors dominated by hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) and ammonia.
Odors from colostomy and incontinence
This is the most distressing topic for patients and their relatives; it goes unspoken and shows up in surveys only indirectly. The source is biological, and odors from biological decay are the main target of this technology. Here, care comes first; the clinical note below covers this in detail. More: managing incontinence odor.
Soiled utility rooms and restroom blocks
Small in volume, intense and continuous; they feed odor into the corridor through the door gap. The outpatient restroom is one of the places where a visitor forms the fastest judgment about a facility.
The chemical smell left after disinfection
As the protocol gets stronger, a second load appears: the smell of the disinfectant itself. The sharp smell left by bleach and hydrogen peroxide may count as proof of cleaning, but it causes discomfort in the patient room.
This map describes where the odor load builds up; which spaces are treated is the facility's own assessment.
Why is ventilation not enough on its own?
Ventilation is designed for temperature, humidity and air exchange, not for odor. The system dilutes the air, moves it and renews it at a set number of air changes. But the odor molecule does not only hang in the air: it binds to curtains, bed linens, upholstery and wall coverings. Even when the air changes, the load on the surfaces stays in place and is released back into the air within a short time.
An architectural constraint adds to this: in most patient rooms the windows open very little or not at all; waiting areas, soiled utility rooms, waste stores and laundry passages usually have no windows. This is why odor complaints come in even from a space whose air change rate looks adequate.
The practical result. Increasing ventilation capacity is a long investment that is often architecturally impossible; a layer that works at the molecular level is applied room by room without changing the existing system.
What ODORGO does and does not do
This is the first question purchasing and infection control committees ask; we write the answer here instead of hiding it in the middle of the page.
ODORGO is an odor eliminator. It is not a disinfectant.
No claim of disinfection, sterilization, removal of microorganisms or contribution to infection control is attributed to the product. It is not a step in your cleaning and hygiene protocols and it does not take the place of any step. It has one function: odor management.
It is not an air purifier either: it has no effect on microbial load, particulate matter or respirable dust. Its scope on the odor side has limits too; heavy aromatic compounds and strong acid and base vapors are outside the target of this technology.
It is not a room release criterion. Application in a room after discharge is an additional step carried out after the cleaning and disinfection protocol has been finished in full; the room is released for use only according to the facility's own criteria. Application shortens neither the preparation time nor the disinfection contact time.
About the device name. The "DECON" in DECON DUO is a brand element; it does not refer to decontamination, disinfection or sterilization.
The reason we state the limit openly is simple: an exaggerated claim does not get a product into a facility, it makes the product contentious. The targeted odor load includes the disinfectant smell left by the protocol itself; that is removed too, without weakening the protocol.
The facility decides which spaces are treated; ODORGO supplies the technical data and the SDS that this decision rests on.
Warning: the sequencing rule
ODORGO is not applied at the same time as cleaning and disinfection. Application takes place only after the contact (dwell) time stated on the label of the disinfectant in use has fully elapsed and the surfaces have dried.
The pH range given in the SDS is 5–8 for PRO Multi-Purpose and 5–7 for the gel (400 g/L water, 20 °C). This band is far below the strongly alkaline band in which hypochlorite solutions stay stable. Applying it to a wet surface or in the same space at the same time as hypochlorite (bleach) or peracetic acid is strictly prohibited; mixing hypochlorite with a neutral or acidic product can release chlorine gas. Spraying an oil-carrying aerosol onto a wet surface also cuts the disinfectant's contact time short in practice and lets the active chlorine be used up by that added load, which lowers disinfection efficacy.
Under no circumstances may ODORGO application be used to shorten the disinfection contact time.
Why is masking a particular problem in a healthcare facility?
Masking products do not remove the odor; they add a second smell on top of it. On the hotel and accommodation side covered by our industry odor solutions, this is tolerable; in a healthcare facility it creates three problems. Heavy perfume is a discomfort in its own right. When the masking scent fades, the one underneath returns; the complaint is postponed, not resolved. The third is perception: the impression that "something is being covered up here" lowers the perception of cleanliness instead of raising it.
The difference from oxidizing methods. Ozone and similar methods break odor down by oxidizing it; they require the space to be evacuated, a waiting period after application and, in most cases, a material compatibility check. Electronic contacts, gaskets, plastics and fabric surfaces can be affected. ODORGO is not an oxidizer; no oxidant is released into the space. That said, ODORGO is not used in a space while an ozone-generating system is running there: plant terpenes can react with ozone and form formaldehyde and secondary aerosol particles.
What happens at the molecular level?
The active molecules are released into the space as very fine droplets or as a controlled vapor; when they meet an odor molecule, a sequence of steps follows:
- Adsorption and absorption. The odor molecule holds onto the surface of the oil droplet and passes into the liquid phase.
- The phase transfer is reversible. A molecule that has passed into the liquid phase has not yet been neutralized; removal at the source depends on the chemical conversion in the next step.
- Chemical conversion. According to the SDS, the measured pH is in the range of 5–8 for PRO Multi-Purpose and 5–7 for the gel (400 g/L water, 20 °C): a band that is not strongly acidic, running from mildly acidic to around neutral. Basic nitrogen-containing odor molecules are the target of this band. In a healthcare facility the relevance is direct: the source of urine odor is not urea but the ammonia and volatile amines released when bacterial urease hydrolyzes urea. Because the pKa (acid dissociation constant) values of the conjugate acids of these molecules sit above the measured band, the molecule is mostly in its protonated form, that is, the non-volatile ionic form.
- Scope limit. Sulfur compounds and neutral odor compounds do not ionize in this band; they are not removed by acid-base chemistry. For them the working mechanism is the direct interaction of the plant-derived active molecules with the odor molecule.
- Residue. The non-volatile compounds that form settle on surfaces and are removed by routine surface cleaning; this is why keeping the cleaning routine in place is part of the application.
The only condition is contact: the two molecules must be in the same volume of air and close to each other. The result depends less on the amount of product than on whether the product reaches the place where the odor is. Application time and reaction time are two different things; the 10 minutes in the table is the device's running time. In full: ODORGO's neutralization mechanism.
Environmental fate. The persistence and degradability section of the SDS says "no data available"; for that reason this page carries no biodegradability statement. Deliberate discharge of the product into the sewer or the environment is avoided; waste liquid, cleaning water and packaging are disposed of according to the facility's chemical waste procedure.
Odor is also a clinical finding
Odor can be a diagnostic clue for nurses and physicians: Clostridioides difficile diarrhea, melena, fetor hepaticus, uremic fetor, ketotic breath, and the odor of wound infection and necrosis are classic examples. Incontinence odor, in turn, is the most reliable sign that the care round has slipped.
Odor control does not replace the clinical assessment of the source. What a new odor, or one that has changed character, means is a clinical question and is outside ODORGO's scope.
Care comes first for wounds and stomas. In malignant fungating wounds the source of the odor is anaerobic colonization of the wound bed, and the first-line approach is medical: appropriate topical and systemic treatment, dressings containing activated carbon, debridement and dressing frequency. For a stoma, pouch fit, filters and in-pouch solutions come first. ODORGO is an ambient layer; it does not replace wound care, stoma care or the incontinence care round, and it cannot be used to hide a shortfall in any of them.
Sensitivity to smell varies from patient to patient; for a person with conditioned nausea, even a smell considered pleasant is a source of discomfort. This is why the dose is kept at the lowest level that works, using the sweet spot rule.
What odor means for the facility
Odor looks like a comfort topic; in reality it is spread across several items that are measured. In patient and companion surveys, the cleanliness and environment scores are often shaped by the first impression formed in the corridor. The same goes for staff, and for them it is a dissatisfaction that is hard to voice.
A measurable indicator. The most defensible way to assess the impact is the data the facility already collects: ward-level, source-split (patient / companion / visitor / staff) odor complaint counts. They are written into the quality system, can be defended in an audit, and lend themselves to before-and-after comparison.
Three units at the table, three separate questions
The decision is not one person's decision; we prepare the presentation to answer all three questions at once.
| Unit | The question it asks | Our answer |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Control Committee | Does this product interfere with our protocol? Does it make any claim? | No. ODORGO is an odor eliminator, not a disinfectant; it does not replace any step of the protocol, it is not a room release criterion, and it makes no medical claim. It is not applied at the same time as disinfection; the sequencing rule is written above. The mixture is not classified as hazardous under KKDİK; the classification, pH, the d-limonene share and allergen data are given in numbers below. The decision to use it belongs to the committee's own assessment. |
| Technical and Support Services | What does installation require, who runs the operation, and is consumption predictable? | The gel needs no electricity, plumbing or machinery. DECON DUO runs on a standard grounded outlet at 230 V / 50 Hz / 0.8 kW, and its use is tied to the fire detection procedure. The number of devices is calculated from the number of rooms to be treated per day and the layout of the blocks. Consumption is given in the table below, with the measurement conditions. |
| Purchasing | Is there a single point of contact, which budget line does the product come from, and how does reordering work? | Supply, application and technical service are all handled through Trigonium İlaç A.Ş.; delivery anywhere in Turkey takes 1–3 business days. The product is not a medical device or a biocidal product; it is treated as a cleaning consumable. The supply model for the devices and the warranty and service terms are given in writing at the quotation stage. Bulk purchases and reorders are placed through the members-only B2B (business-to-business) store. |
In the field. ODORGO is in use at one of Turkey's leading private hospital groups. The facility's name is not shared for reasons of corporate confidentiality; a reference call can be requested during the evaluation process.
A three-layer setup
No single product covers the whole load. Odor comes in two characters: the baseline odor that is always present and the event-driven peak odor; a correct setup handles the two separately.
There is one deciding criterion: are there people in the space or not. In a healthcare facility most spaces never empty out during the day, which is why our standard recommendation is gel and spray. The gel builds the continuous layer, and the spray gives fast support for heavy and sudden odors; both can be used while patients, companions and staff are inside. Device-based application is close to impossible during the day and comes up only at the end of the day, when the space is empty.
The second criterion that separates the layers is whether the space can be vacated for the duration of the application. This criterion comes from the way the devices run, not from a hazard-related requirement: the gel is silent and needs no electricity, while DECON DUO produces 75 dB of sound and its use is tied to the fire detection procedure.
| Layer | Role and method | Examples of placement seen in the field | Running while the space is occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODORGO Gel | Passive diffusion; this is the facility's continuously working main layer. It is positioned with a hanger or a tray, so it sits above eye level and away from contact. No plug, battery or machine is needed; it has no part that can break down or need repair. A 250 g unit is for about 15 m²; a unit that has run its course is replaced. For multi-point facilities there is a 9 kg institutional refill bucket. | It can be placed anywhere: patient rooms and their bathrooms, restroom blocks, the soiled utility room, the laundry collection point, the waste room entrance, service stairs, plus outpatient waiting rooms, ward corridors, elevator lobbies and other common areas that cannot be closed off | No restriction: units are placed out of reach |
| ODORGO DECON DUO | Dry fogging (ultra-low volume (ULV) / fogger class). Fast recovery from peak odors; its consumable is ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 5 L. Application adds moisture to the space, so the space is ventilated afterward. | Flagged, problem-case empty patient rooms, an outpatient block after closing, spaces that have been shut for a long time, waste and soiled utility areas | Not run while patients and companions are present, because of the 75 dB sound level and the fire detection procedure. The cleaning staff carrying out the application may be in the room. It is not a routine daytime layer; it comes in when the room is vacated or at the end of the day. |
| ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 500 ml | Applied by hand, on the spot. In the PRO series the essence ratio has been raised to at least 2 times the standard; it backs up the gel with fast action on heavy and sudden odors. There are two ways to use it: spraying directly at the point where the odor arises, and surface application by adding it to mop water or to a floor-cleaning machine. It is water-based; it leaves no marks on surfaces that water does not harm. | First response when vomit, feces or a smelly spill lands on the floor; patient room and bathroom surfaces, the cleaning cart, the nurses' storeroom, sudden odor events on the ward | No restriction: together with the gel, this is the recommended second layer while people are present; it is not applied to textiles the patient touches directly |
Placement density rule. The gel is not a product you put in one spot and leave; it is distributed through the space. As a rule, at least 1 unit per 15 m² is placed. In spaces with a heavy odor load (waste and soiled utility rooms, restroom blocks, laundry collection points) the spacing is kept tighter. The final number is fine-tuned with the sweet spot rule.
The consumable chain is kept separate. DECON DUO is run only with ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 5 L; the gel and the spray are used in their own packaging, are not diluted and are not used in place of one another.
While people are in the space: gel and spray
In a healthcare facility the real question is not "which device do I run and when" but "what can I do while people are here?" The answer is two products, and the two work together.
- The base layer is the gel. It works continuously, silently and without electricity; it is distributed through the space at a minimum of 1 unit per 15 m². At points where the odor source is constant, such as drains, restroom blocks, waste and soiled utility rooms, laundry collection points, the number of units is increased. There the solution is not a device but enough gel.
- The fast support is the spray. If the odor is heavy or has appeared suddenly, ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 500 ml is used for direct action instead of waiting for the gel to reach equilibrium. It does not replace the gel; it speeds it up.
- Vomit or a smelly spill on the floor. This is a typical peak odor and it cannot wait for a device. After the area has been cleaned, the spray is applied directly to the surface; in large areas, PRO is added to the mop water or to the tank of the floor-cleaning machine and used as part of the normal cleaning round.
- The device is not in use during the day. In this picture DECON DUO is an exception, not a routine; it runs at the end of the day, when the space is empty.
ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 500 ml
The PRO series was developed for heavy odors where standard solutions fall short; the essence ratio has been raised to at least 2 times the standard, so it acts over a wider area with less product. The odor classes it targets match the daily reality of a healthcare facility one to one: odors from urine, feces, moisture, mold, food, cigarettes, damp and garbage.
It is water-based, is certified vegan and contains no perfume, phthalates, parabens, dyes, sulfates or alcohol. It works alongside existing cleaning routines; according to the manufacturer's declaration it contains no toxins or harsh chemicals, and it can be used in enclosed spaces where staff, patients and visitors are present.
Surface note. On water-sensitive fabrics and surfaces (unfinished wood, silk, leather, electronic equipment), test on a small hidden area first. It is not applied to textiles the patient touches directly. The product contains d-limonene; contact reactions can occur on sensitive skin.
The ratios for machine use are printed on the package label. ODORGO PRO is added at 100 ml per 3.2 liters of water in a brush-type carpet washing machine, 100 ml per 6.4 liters of water in a carpet and upholstery washing machine, and 50 ml in the final rinse water in a laundry washing machine. For direct surface application the product is shaken, applied to a surface that is not sensitive to water, and left for 15 minutes before the result is assessed; if the odor is intense, the application is repeated.
Canonical product: ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose Liquid 500 ml · SKU (stock keeping unit) 550159 · EAN (European Article Number) 8684917550159 · period after opening 36 months. The label gives no separate ratio for floor mopping water; the ratio for that use is set in writing during commissioning.
DECON DUO: figures and conditions of use
It is a mobile odor neutralization generator; an airflow of up to 450 m³/hour carries the aerosol into corners and textiles. The stainless steel body weighs 20 kg and measures 870 × 460 × 300 mm; it fits on a service cart and in an elevator, and is carried by two people on stairs. The running time can be set up to 30 minutes in 1-minute steps. For field trials there is DECON MINI, designed for 100 m³.
Scope: a tool for flagged rooms, not a routine step
DECON DUO is not used in every vacated room. The device goes into rooms that the ward manager or the cleaning supervisor has flagged as "high odor load": a room vacated after a long stay, a heavy load from incontinence or a wound, a room that has drawn a complaint, a space shut for a long time. In an unflagged room the base layer is enough.
The number of devices grows with scale. The number of applications one device can carry out per shift is limited by the sum of application, ventilation and transport times. That is why no rule such as "one device covers one block" is written; the number of devices needed is calculated from the daily number of flagged rooms, the block layout and the shift window and is given as a line item in the quotation.
The constraint first: the device makes noise when running. According to the manufacturer's declaration, the measured sound level is 75 dB; it is not run while patients and companions are inside. The cleaning staff running the application may stay in the room; the restriction is there for patient comfort. It is not run on the night shift or in corridors where the neighboring rooms are occupied. The source of the restriction is noise; the SDS does not call for the room to be vacated; the basis is in the SDS section below.
The right timing is the end of the day. On a working ward it is not possible in practice to find an empty, quiet space that can be closed off during the day; so device-based application is scheduled for the end of the shift, after evening closing in the outpatient clinic, and in a patient room after the room has been vacated and the protocol has been finished in full, before the next patient is admitted. The space is left empty throughout the application, and the device shuts off by itself when the time is up. Areas that cannot be closed off are not DECON DUO territory; the gel and the spray work there.
Application is always done in interval mode: consumption stays under control and no excess concentration builds up. In continuous mode consumption rises to 60 grams per minute; this mode is not used in closed spaces with alarms. At the end, the aerosol is left to settle, the space is ventilated and a dose check is made; only then is the space opened. Fogging adds some moisture to the space; in spaces with moisture-sensitive equipment this is a constraint. For maintenance, the nozzle is cleaned regularly; hard water causes clogging.
Fire detection protocol
This page makes no commitment of the "does not trigger the alarm" kind. Optical (photoelectric) smoke detectors and aspirating detection systems may not be able to tell aerosol from smoke. In a healthcare facility a false alarm means evacuation, interrupted surgery and a fire department call-out. For this reason device-based application is tied to a written procedure:
- 1. Before commissioning, the detector type in the spaces to be treated is identified: optical, ionization, heat or aspirating.
- 2. The first application is carried out in an empty test space with the technical unit at the fire detection panel; the result is recorded in a report and placed in the commissioning file.
- 3. In routine use the technical unit isolates the relevant zone at the panel; once application and ventilation are finished it is put back into service within the same shift. The isolation and restoration times are logged.
- 4. Device-based application is not carried out in spaces with aspirating smoke detection; the gel layer is used in these spaces.
The procedure is written for the specific facility and takes effect with the approval of the technical services directorate; device-based application does not start without an approved procedure.
| Parameter | Value | Measurement / application condition |
|---|---|---|
| Volume optimized for odor removal | 280 – 300 m³ | One device, one application point. In larger volumes the time is extended or the application is repeated at more than one point. In spaces below the optimized volume, such as a single room or a restroom block, the time is brought down to the lower band; overdosing makes ODORGO's own plant-oil scent noticeable. |
| Consumption in interval mode | 20 g/minute | Measured in a cycle of 5 seconds of spraying / 10 seconds of pause. In continuous mode the value is 60 g/minute; continuous mode is not used in closed spaces with alarms. |
| Standard room application time | 10 minutes | This is the manufacturer's starting recommendation. If odor is still detected at the end of the application, the room is run for another 10 minutes; for heavy odor, 20 minutes or 2 × 10 minutes is applied. In small rooms with light odor, 5 minutes may be enough; for a room, the time does not go below 5 minutes. This is the device's running time; it is not the time the room is out of service. There is no mandatory wait; for efficacy, it is recommended to leave the room for about 15 minutes before it is opened for use. |
| Total consumption per room | 200 g (up to 400 g for heavy odor) | At the 5 s / 10 s interval setting, based on 20 g/minute: 10 minutes = 200 g, 20 minutes or 2 × 10 minutes = 400 g. At the lower limit of 5 minutes, 100 g. |
| Number of applications per 5-liter canister | ≈ 25 rooms (in the 12 – 50 band) | Canister capacity is calculated from the total running time: in continuous mode 5,000 g ÷ 60 g/min = 83 minutes, and in interval mode three times that, or ≈ 250 minutes. The number of rooms comes from dividing this time by the chosen application time: 10 min ≈ 25 rooms, 20 min ≈ 12 rooms, 5 min ≈ 50 rooms. The calculation is for ordinary use; with a heavy, settled odor problem the times get longer, so the number of rooms drops. |
| Interval setting for common areas | 5 s spray / 2 min pause | An economical cycle for waiting rooms, corridors and large common areas. |
| A 10-minute application in a common area | 24 g | Calculated for a total application of 10 minutes in the 5 s / 2 min cycle above. |
The values are starting settings; the final dose is fine-tuned with the sweet spot rule and recorded as the standard for that type of space.
Droplet size: why it is not in the table. It is a parameter asked about in technical evaluations, and it has been left blank on purpose. The manufacturer describes the device's spray system with the phrase "suitable distribution angle and optimum droplet size" and does not publish a value in microns. Because we have no measured figure for this device, no figure has been written in the table; it would not be right to use general target values for the technology in place of a measurement of this device. There is also no record that classifies the aerosol by respirable fraction. When a measured value arrives from the manufacturer, it will be added to the table with its source.
The sweet spot: the field measure for dose adjustment
The sweet spot is the point at which neither the bad odor nor ODORGO's own plant-oil scent can be detected. The rule applies to all products and devices, including the gel.
The value of the rule is that it takes dose adjustment out of guesswork and turns it into an operational rule that can be applied in the field; the quality unit does not need to read a laboratory report, walking onto the ward is enough. This is, however, not a validated measurement method: sensory assessment varies from person to person, is affected by olfactory adaptation and cannot be an acceptance criterion on its own. The indicator to be written into the quality system is defined above.
| Impression on entering the ward | Interpretation | Adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| Bad odor is still detected | The amount of molecules released does not cover the existing odor load. | For the gel, the number of units is increased (the 15 m² rule is tightened); for DECON DUO, the application time is extended. |
| Any odor at all is detected, including ODORGO's own plant-oil notes | The dose is high; the product's scent has become noticeable. | The number of units is reduced, the release level is lowered, the application time is shortened. |
| No odor is detected; the space is neutral | The setting is right. | This setting is recorded as the standard for that type of space and copied to other wards of the same type. |
Who does the check? Staff who are in the space all the time get used to the odor and cannot judge it correctly. The check is done by someone coming in fresh from outside, and it is declared that their sense of smell is normal. The result is entered on the Application Survey Form filled in at commissioning; this builds a written standard by ward type.
Composition profile and SDS data
The following applies to the water-based gel, spray and PRO liquid series, which means it covers every layer recommended on this page. The numerical values for ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose and ODORGO Gel come from the SDSs dated July 27, 2026, carrying revision number 1.
Composition
- Water-based formula; the active part is obtained from plant-derived essential oils: lime, pine needle, cedarwood, anise and clove oil, together with a special oil blend kept as a trade secret. The carrier uses reverse-osmosis water and food-grade emulsifiers.
- It contains no perfume, phthalates, parabens, dyes, sulfates or alcohol. All six have been verified by laboratory tests accredited by TÜRKAK (mutually recognized under the ILAC-MRA, the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement).
- What does "no perfume" mean? The formula has no added perfume composition; the product is not a room fragrance. Its own plant-oil scent can, however, be noticed at an excessive dose; that is the reason the sweet spot rule exists.
- The plant-derived components are listed in the inventories of the USA (TSCA), Europe (EINECS), Canada (DSL), Australia (AICS), Japan (ENCS) and Korea (ECL); this is a trade listing and does not mean regulatory approval.
- Certified vegan (water-based liquid and gel series).
Hazard profile
- Not flammable: both SDSs carry this wording on the flash point line. It is not treated as a flammable liquid in fire load calculations. The only storage condition is protection from frost; freezing damages the physical structure of the product.
- No protective equipment is specified; hand and respiratory protection are not required in normal use. In case of eye or skin contact, the first aid section of the SDS is followed.
- It adds no masking perfume to the space; this is why it is preferred in settings where heavy perfume causes discomfort.
- Terpene irritation. At sufficient concentration, terpenes can irritate the upper respiratory tract and the eyes. This is another reason the dose is kept at the lowest level that works, using the sweet spot rule.
- Storage and allergenic potential. The allergenic potential of d-limonene can increase with exposure to air; the package is kept closed and the use period on the label is not exceeded.
- Contamination control in use. The device tank is emptied and dried at every consumable change; leftover liquid is not transferred to another container; an opened package is not used beyond the period on its label. Like any device that generates aerosol, ODORGO devices should be included in the facility's Legionella risk assessment.
- Gel units are of a size that could be swallowed and are placed out of reach. After fogging, the floor is confirmed to be dry.
- Analysis reports and the vegan certificate are, together with the SDSs, shared on request.
| SDS data | ODORGO PRO Multi-Purpose | ODORGO Gel |
|---|---|---|
| Hazard classification | None | None |
| Hazard pictogram and signal word | None | None |
| Hazard statement (H statement) | None | None |
| Precautionary statement (P statement) | None | None |
| d-limonene (CAS 5989-27-5), by weight | < 0.3% | < 0.2% |
| pH (400 g/L water, 20 °C) | 5 – 8 | 5 – 7 |
| Flash point | Not flammable | Not flammable |
| Protective equipment (non-emergency personnel) | Not required | Not required |
| PBT / vPvB criteria (persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic / very persistent and very bioaccumulative) | Not met | Not met |
People in the space during application
Application can also be carried out while people are in the space. The space does not have to be vacated during application for patients, companions or cleaning staff. The basis is the SDS itself: the mixture is not classified as hazardous under KKDİK, its label carries no hazard or precautionary statements, and its use does not require protective equipment. In device-based application, keeping the patient and companion outside is a comfort choice, not an SDS requirement; the only reason is the device's 75 dB operating sound. The staff member carrying out the application may stay in the room. In practice this means gel and spray while people are present: both fall under this SDS data and are used without vacating the space.
Waiting during and after application. Cleaning staff may be in the room during application; there is no mandatory waiting time and the space does not have to be vacated. The basis is the SDS data above. For efficacy and cleaning, however, it is recommended to leave the room for about 15 minutes before it is opened for use; this time lets the released molecules spread through the space and come into contact with the odor molecules. The figure is an operational recommendation, not a commitment based on exposure measurement.
d-limonene and the sensitization threshold
The formula has no added perfume, and the composition section of the SDSs declares a single substance, d-limonene: a component that occurs naturally in citrus peel oils. Its share by weight is below 0.3% and, in the gel, below 0.2%. The general concentration limit that requires d-limonene to be classified as a skin sensitizer is 1%; because the measured share is well below that limit, the mixture is not classified as an allergen and its label carries no hazard (H) statement or allergy warning.
The answer to give the committee is one sentence: no perfume is released into the space, and the product in use is a plant-based odor eliminator that carries no allergen classification. The classification threshold and individual sensitivity are, however, two different things: staying below the threshold does not reduce the chance of a contact reaction in a sensitive person to zero. This distinction is kept on this page on purpose.
Documentation. The SDSs are prepared in Turkish in the format of the Regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (KKDİK), dated June 23, 2017, No. 30105, and are shared on request.
Environment. The SDS carries aquatic toxicity data for d-limonene: in algae, a 72-hour EC50 (the concentration affecting half the test population) of 0.32 mg/L, and in fish, a 96-hour LC50 (the concentration lethal to half the test population) of 0.72 mg/L. For this reason the product is not deliberately discharged into the sewer or the environment; waste and packaging are disposed of according to the facility's chemical waste procedure.
Efficacy data. In independent laboratory contact tests, for sulfur compounds measured one by one by gas chromatography, reductions on contact of more than 99% for methyl mercaptan and more than 97% for ethyl mercaptan were reported. The values were measured in a closed test cell, on a single molecule; they do not apply to the total odor load of a space.
About the figures. The percentages show the reduction in odor molecule concentration; they are not a microbiological log reduction and were not produced under any disinfection efficacy standard. No performance figure is committed for your facility either; field results vary with the volume, the odor load, air movement and placement density.
Care and residential facilities
The problem differs from a hospital at one point: the space never empties. Residents live there, and the common areas are in use all day. The weight of the solution goes to the gel; DECON DUO comes in only in individual vacated rooms and during off-service hours. The limit is the same here too: ODORGO is not a disinfectant.
There are three critical lines: incontinence odors, common areas occupied all day, and the laundry. Incontinence odor is also an indicator of care quality; the ambient layer does not replace the care round. In units for residents with dementia or confusion, the gel is used in a position that cannot be reached. More: odor in elderly care homes and sensitive patients.
Where is the difference?
The family of active substances is shared across the category; being built on plant-derived oils is not a distinction in itself. We differ on three points:
01 · Application architecture
The three-layer architecture centers on what can really be done during the day: gel and spray while people are present, the device at the end of the day. This is also the backbone of the quotation document.
02 · The limit and the data are in writing
What the product is not, the sequencing rule and the odor classes outside its scope are written on this page; the SDS data is given as numbers. The committee file moves forward on that.
03 · Local documentation and Turkish-language support
Product, application and technical service sit in a single legal entity; documents and support are in Turkish. That is why the written response time for committee questions is short.
A five-step process
The process starts with a form; an on-site visit comes up once the need is clear.
Application / needs form
Facility information, the wards the complaints come from, the volumes and the ventilation status are collected.
Evaluation meeting
We sort out which spaces have a baseline odor problem, which have a peak odor problem, and which can be vacated for the duration of the application.
Committee file and documents
The SDSs in KKDİK format, the analysis reports and a draft written procedure are sent.
Commercial framework and quotation
The product mix, placement plan, number of devices and starting dosage are planned out; the supply model, warranty and service are given in writing.
Pilot, commissioning and monitoring
The fire detection test and its report, the room-type settings and the training are finished; the number of odor complaints is tracked during the pilot.
The facility decides in which area the pilot runs and how the rollout proceeds. The commercial model, warranty, service response time and pricing are not on this page; because they vary with the scale of the facility, they are given in writing with the quotation.
Let's map your facility's odor together
Share the areas and volumes the complaints come from; together we will work out where the odor load collects, which layer needs which working conditions, and the starting dosage.
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The Turkish-language SDS in KKDİK format, TÜRKAK-accredited analysis reports and the vegan certificate are shared on request. Other sectors: all industry odor solutions.
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Technical content: Trigonium İlaç A.Ş. Technical Service