Research and Development to produce One of its kind of water that is unique and suitable to be used as a cosmetic water for skin care and formulation of products began in 2012. The research was pioneered by our water chemist Mr Kenneth Tan C. L. and was first introduced in 2013 in Singapore. Glacier water is based on the process C.A.H. also known as Catalytic Activated Hydrogen water.
What is C.A.H. (Catalytic Activated Hydrogen) Water?
Water is a “compound” of unique characteristics. A water molecule consists of two hydrogen (H) and one Oxygen (O) atoms. These atoms bond together by sharing their properties (electrons) forming covalent bonds. These covalent bonds are strong and keep the molecule intact. Since the bonds form a water molecule are within the molecule, thus called intra-molecular bonds.
The water molecule due to this formation has polar properties, the oxygen atom is more negative (has more active electrons) and the hydrogen atoms are more positive (has less active electrons). Therefore, it forms a dipolar molecule or a molecule with two different charges (positive and negative poles). This allows water molecules to attract each other and form groups, better known as clusters due to formation of bonds between the water molecules themselves. These bonds (hydrogen bonds) are inter-molecular bonds as they form between molecules.
As more of these bonds are formed, more clusters are formed. The larger the water clusters, the weaker and slower they are in performing their functions in the human body. It is important that water clusters are as small as possible (preferably between 6 – 20 molecules per cluster). The smaller the clusters, the faster they move and transportation of various vitamins, essential and trace minerals are more effective.
Thus, we may say high quality water is of smallest clusters possible. Water from various sources and processes can provide this but in many cases, small cluster will form larger cluster again before they even play their role. Breaking them back into smaller clusters and to keep them active require energy. Most high quality natural sources of water have small clusters and rarely re-group again.
C.A.H. or Catalytic Activated Hydrogen water is a breakthrough in water technology is has naturally stabilized Ionisation properties, but also stable long life small water clusters.
The ions formed (H+ and OH–) are called hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions. The greater or the faster the rate of this process, the better water is as a good carrier of minerals. The unique function of the H+ (Activated Hydrogen) is that they neutralize or combine with the Free Radical oxygen in our body to form PURE WATER. In addition to this, the most unique property of the C.A.H. water is that it activates enzymes making it bio- available form (easily absorbable form).
Research Team
Mr Kenneth Tan C.L. (Water Chemist)
Prof. Dr. Shirahata Sanetaka (Kyushu University, Dean of Faculty, Department of DNA and Cellular Studies) Prof. Dr. Hideo Minato (Tokyo University, Dean of Faculty, Department of Mineralogy and Geology)