The Hydrozid® pharma-grade cryo-gas has been used in asthma inhalers for decades, and it is nontoxic and non-flammable. Once the canister is empty, it can be discarded in normal household waste.
Benefits of Hydrozid®
Simple
- Self-contained in a light, portable canister with no evaporation,
- No preparation needed, always ready to use,
- Just point and spray directly on the lesion.
Effective
- Consistent delivery temperature at -54°C.
- Less than 30 second treatment time for most common skin lesions.
- The patented spray head secures exceptional control over the delivery of the cryo-gas.
Safe
- No protection equipment required, and can easily be transported in a car²
- The cryo-gas is safe for patients and practitioners,
- Delivers consistent freezing temperature, and the recommended freeze-thaw method, offers control of the skin while treatment is in progress, reducing the risk of causing skin damage.
Moreover, Hydrozid® is cost effective. There is no waste as there is 3-year’s manufacturing shelf-life at room temperature, and there is no capital investment, making Hydrozid® ideal for both established and new practitioners in clinics and hospitals.
References:
1. The target temperature for the destruction of benign cells is between -20°C to -30°C and for pre-malignant cells, temperatures of -40°C to -50°C are necessary for destruction. Prohaska J, Badri T. Cryotherapy: Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; [updated 4 April 2019].
2. The Hydrozid® canister should be stored upright, not in sunlight and in temperatures below 50°C