About Jenfitch, Inc

A manufacturing and marketing firm specializing in water treatment chemicals, with over 40 years in the water treatment industry.

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UC DavisUniversity of WashingtonSpecial Pathogen LaboratoryMontana State UniversitySawtooth Ag ResearchGreenAgri SolutionsSouthern California EdisonGoleta Water District

Who We Are

Over 40 years of water treatment expertise.

Jenfitch, Inc is a manufacturing and marketing firm that specializes in water treatment chemicals. We deliver advanced treatment technologies that enhance water quality, protect infrastructure, support public health, and strengthen operational efficiency across utilities, agriculture, food processing, energy, and industrial sectors.

Our work spans five key areas: safe drinking water using green technology, water reuse treatment, food safety, wastewater cleanup, and the elimination of microorganism contaminants.

Founded in 2008 to manufacture and market next-generation water-treatment chemistry, Jenfitch has grown into a specialist in advanced oxidation and precision, ORP-controlled dosing. Our mission is simple to say and demanding to deliver: Smarter. Safer. Sustainable.

2008Year Jenfitch was founded
2.8–2.9 VOxidation potential — above ozone and chlorine
Shelf life versus sodium hypochlorite
12–24×More effective than chlorine on biofilm & pathogens
Jenfitch research laboratory

Our Story

A century-old chemistry, made practical by modern instruments.

Jenfitch was founded in 2008 to manufacture and market a new generation of water-treatment chemistry. In 2013 we brought JC 9450 — our mineral oxychloride technology — to market, and it has since become the foundation of our program family, including the EPA- and USDA-approved flagship disinfectant JC 9465.

The underlying mineral oxychloride chemistry was first explored in the early 1900s, but it could not be reliably measured or controlled until modern oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) instruments arrived in the late 20th century. That control point is what turned a promising reaction into a dependable, dose-managed treatment program.

  • Founded 2008 to commercialize next-generation treatment chemistry.
  • JC 9450 mineral oxychloride brought to market in 2013.
  • ORP instrumentation makes the chemistry measurable and controllable.
  • Now serving utilities, industry, agriculture, food, and energy.

Leadership

Owner-led, research-driven.

Charles Jennings — Owner & General Manager

Charles leads Jenfitch as owner and General Manager, guiding both the research and marketing teams. His focus is turning advanced oxidation chemistry into treatment programs that plant operators can run reliably and affordably in the field.

What Makes Us Different

Ozone-class oxidation without dissolving a gas in water.

Jenfitch mineral oxychloride chemistry is the liquid chelation of minerals with oxygen. The oxygen atoms are weakly bound, so on contact the chemistry releases them to generate a family of reactive oxygen species (ROS) — superoxide, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen, hydroperoxyl, and peroxide. The result is an oxidation potential of 2.8–2.9 V, second only to fluorine and on par with the hydroxyl radical, and well above ozone (2.07 V), chlorine dioxide (1.57 V), and chlorine (1.36 V).

Why operators choose it

  • Ready-to-use liquid. 100% water-soluble, delivered as a liquid — no gas generation, no dissolving ozone into water.
  • Longer shelf life. Roughly six months of stability versus about 30 days for sodium hypochlorite — six times the shelf life.
  • Dramatically more effective. 12–24 times more effective than chlorine at controlling biofilms, bacteria, viruses, and spores.
  • Precisely controlled. Managed by ORP (measured in millivolts), giving operators a practical, real-time control point for feed rate.
  • Lower cost. Delivers equivalent oxidation for less than 1% of the cost of a conventional ozone system.
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A control point, not a guess

Because the program is managed by ORP, disinfection performance can be tied to a measurable target: roughly +600 mV corresponds to a disinfection barrier and +700 mV delivers a 6-log kill in under 10 seconds. That is what makes a century-old chemistry practical today.

Credentials

Approvals & certifications.

EPA FIFRA Registered

JC 9465 is registered under the federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (2020) for use as a disinfectant.

USDA / NOP Organic

JC 9465 is certified under the USDA National Organic Program (2021, 7 CFR Part 205) for use in organic operations.

NSF/ANSI Standard 60

JC 9450 is NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified for drinking-water treatment, with a maximum use dose of 84 mg/L.

USEPA Water Approved

Jenfitch chemistry is approved for USEPA water applications, supporting potable and reuse treatment programs.

Milestones

Key moments in the Jenfitch story.

A brief timeline of Jenfitch milestones and approvals.
YearMilestone
Early 1900sMineral oxychloride chemistry first explored, but not yet measurable or controllable.
Late 20th c.Modern ORP instruments make the chemistry measurable and controllable for the first time.
2008Jenfitch, Inc founded to manufacture and market next-generation water-treatment chemistry.
2013JC 9450 mineral oxychloride technology brought to market.
2020JC 9465 EPA FIFRA registered as a disinfectant.
2021JC 9465 certified under the USDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205).

Who We Serve

Industries that rely on Jenfitch chemistry.

What We Do

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Coagulation

Coagulation & Flocculation

Coagulants and flocculants for potable, industrial, and wastewater systems.

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Organo-clay

Organo-Clay Technology

Absorption and separation for oily and hard-to-treat wastewater.

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Mineral oxychloride

Mineral Oxychloride Technology

Oxidative energy greater than ozone at lower cost.

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Struvite

Struvite & Vivianite Control

Prevent, control, and remove scale in digesters and dewatering.

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Frequently Asked Questions

More about Jenfitch.

When was Jenfitch founded?

Jenfitch, Inc was founded in 2008 to manufacture and market next-generation water-treatment chemistry. Our JC 9450 mineral oxychloride technology was brought to market in 2013, and our EPA- and USDA-approved flagship disinfectant JC 9465 followed.

What is mineral oxychloride chemistry?

It is the liquid chelation of minerals with oxygen. The oxygen atoms are weakly bound, so on contact the chemistry releases them to generate reactive oxygen species with an oxidation potential of 2.8–2.9 V — ozone-class oxidation without having to dissolve a gas in water. The chemistry was first explored in the early 1900s but only became controllable with modern ORP instruments.

Who leads the company?

Jenfitch is led by owner and General Manager Charles Jennings, who oversees the research and marketing teams.

Is the chemistry approved and certified?

Yes. JC 9465 is EPA FIFRA registered (2020) and USDA/NOP Organic certified (2021, 7 CFR Part 205), and Jenfitch chemistry is USEPA water approved. JC 9450 is NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certified with a maximum use dose of 84 mg/L.

Which industries does Jenfitch serve?

We serve utilities, industry, agriculture, food and produce, and oil & gas — spanning drinking water, water reuse, wastewater, cooling and scrubber systems, and food safety.

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