HYDROTECT concept book
About concept of HYDROTECT,see inside this book.(in English) [file size: 3.5MB]
HYDROTECT is a technical brand name of TOTO applied to products that use either super hydrophilic photocatalyst technology or photocatalytic organic decomposition technology, TOTO’s original technologies.
TOTO successfully developed super hydrophilic photocatalyst technology for the first time in the world. This technology forms an ultra-thin layer of water on a material surface and then makes the surface of various materials super hydrophilic (non-water repelling).
We advanced the technology of photocatalytic thin films which was jointly developed with former professor Akira Fujishima of the University of Tokyo (incumbent chairman of Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technology) in order to enhance the effectiveness of super hydrophilicity.
Materials coated with a super hydrophilic photocatalyst offer various benefits such as anti-fogging property and self-cleaning property (which makes cleaning easier with water).
The photocatalytic properties of HYDROTECT
HYDROTECT produces a number of environmentally-beneficial effects,including air purification and self-cleaning,through a process similar to photosynthesis in plants.
When exposed to sunlight,HYDROTECT's photocatalytic layer(titanium oxide) breaks down organic material so that it is easily washed with rain or water.
Air purification
HYDROTECT purifies the air by decomposing nitrogen oxide(NOx) and sulfur oxide(SOx) produced by substances such as exhaust fumes and smoke.
Self-cleaning
Since HYDROTECT keeps buildings clean effortlessly, it reduces the amount of detergents and cleaning water needed for maintenance and improves environmental conservation.
Antibacterial,anti-mold,anti-dirt and anti-odor capabilities
By decomposing organic substances, photocatalysts also help improve hygiene inside buildings,making it easy to keep walls, floors and other surfaces clean in locations such as toilets, bathrooms and kitchens.
