Clorine Dioxide Disinfectant Concentrated Tablets
Kills 99.9% of Viruses and Bacteria
* Convenient Tablet Form
* Fast Acting Formula
* Universal Application
* Non-toxic Formula
* One Tablet makes 1 liter of disinfectant solution
* 100 tablets in a bottle makes
* Sterilizing solution one tablet per liter =100 liters = 25 gallons
* Sanitizing solution one tablet per two liters = 200 liters = 50 gallons
* Very effective as a de-odorizer
$29.00
Two for $49.00
What is Chlorine Dioxide and How it differs from Chlorine Hypocrite (Bleach)
Chlorine dioxide is one powerhouse disinfectant that is getting more attention recently as food processors look for more efficacious products to help them win the sanitation battle. Approved by Canada and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chlorine dioxide is not chlorine and does not act like chlorine. Hypochlorous acid (the active chlorine ingredient in bleach), like most other chlorine species, oxidizes by chlorination. Chlorine dioxide performs oxidation in such a manner that no chlorine atoms are transferred to form toxic or carcinogenic compounds. Instead the chlorine atoms are reduced into harmless chlorides. It is very different from elemental chlorine, both in its chemical structure and in its behavior. One of the most important qualities of chlorine dioxide is its high water solubility, especially in cold water. Chlorine dioxide does not hydrolyze when in solution with water; it remains a dissolved gas in solution. Chlorine dioxide is approximately 10 times more soluble in water than chlorine. It costs much less then the other disinfectants and is more versatile and less harmful. It’s also been shown to destroy and prevent biofilms, one of the biggest challenges in destroying harmful bacteria. It has a slight chlorine odor depending on concentration but not as the strong odor or corrosive qualities associated with chlorine.
Chlorine dioxide has 2.6 times the oxidizing power of waterborne chlorine (from bleach), giving it a wide spectrum of sanitizing uses and making it extraordinarily effective against a host of bugs. Chlorine dioxide can be used on food-contact surfaces at diluted concentrations as low as 5 parts-per-million (ppm). Because it is so powerful in such small amounts, it is also extremely economical.
The math of the economics is pretty easy, One tablet in one liter of water will make a strong sterilizing solution at 100 ppm equals 100 liter or 25gallons Or as a general sanitizing solution of 1 tablet per two liters of water equal 200 liters or 50 gallons. Compared to other bought disinfectants at $30-$40 gal this little bottle of concentrated chlorine dioxide tablets will go a very long way.
Chlorine Dioxide ClO₂ vs. Other Disinfectants and Sanitizers
Of all the disinfectants / sanitizers in the markets they will fall under one of these categories. Most of the more expensive liquid disinfectants will have as the main ingredient is Chlorine Dioxide What you are essentially buying is a watered down solutions. With watered down solutions solutions, the chemical compounds are unstable and easily decomposes. Chlorine dioxide is also a very good product to eliminate odors and mildew,mold
Sodium Hypoclorite-Bleach
While bleach is widely used and can be cost effective, there are significant disadvantages compared to ClO₂.
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Bleach is corrosive in all forms, its hard on metals, plastics and users
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Bleach is toxic in all forms because it can produce trihalomethanes (carcinogens), endocrine interceptors & neurotoxins
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Bleach is very pH dependent and losses effectiveness as pH rises
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Bleach must be thoroughly rinsed from any surface. It can’t be fogged
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Bleach taints and changes the taste of foodstuffs
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Instead of Using Bleach, decontaminate with ClO₂
ClO₂ is more effective at significantly lower concentrations
ClO₂ is gentle on materials, users and the environment
ClO₂ offers SUPERIOR performance ranges & capabilities
ClO₂ is effective in a wide pH range
ClO₂ leaves no residuals, no food taint, perfect for fogging
Alcohol based products are a popular low volatile germicidal sanitizer but not a virus disinfectant as they used as a hand a general germicidal cleaner. The big difference is that it takes 5 to 10 minutes of set time to be effective with Isopropyl Alcohol (read the label). Although used much as a general disinfectant alcohol hand sanitizers in Canada is not approved for virus disinfection nor do they make related claims.
Quat’s are widely used disinfectants with generally low toxicity, but there are some significant disadvantages when compared to chlorine dioxide ClO₂.
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Leaves residue on surfaces and foodstuffs
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It has no effect on biofilm
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Not approved for drinking water
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Is inactivated by the presence of dirt and anionic products
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Common ingredient with Clorox products
While Glutaraldehyde is widely used and can be cost effective but
there are some significant disadvantages compared to chlorine dioxide ClO₂.
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Glutaraldehyde is highly corrosive
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Glutaraldehyde is highly toxic
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It has no impact on biofilm
Peracetic Acid
Peracetic acids are simple to use disinfectants that work in a wide pH range but there are some significant disadvantages when compared to ClO₂.
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Corrosive to equipment
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Dangerous to handle
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It has no effect on biofilm
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High level toxicity
Application and Safety
Chlorine Dioxide tablets will dissolve in water quickly as a effervescent and will turn the water into a yellowish solution. It is most effective to use as you need it as it will loose strength if stored for more than a day, It is best to keep refrigerated when not used as this will slow down any gassing off of the solution. It is also best to use with cold water for best disinfectant results.
Chlorine Dioxide can be safe to use as a solution for any disinfectant application. As a surface spray with a pump sprayer use with rubber gloves if used as light surface disinfectant diluted solution of 1 tablet per 2 liters of water. With this use diluted solution here will be a very light chlorine scent however much less than most cleaners and bleach solutions With Chlorine Dioxide the gas dissolves in water where as bleach the gas is only suspended in water and gasses off easily Only 30 seconds on a surface is needed for complete disinfection and better to leave the spay on the surface and not wipe off if possible for better set time. As a hand disinfectant spray solution of 1 tablet per 4 liter/gallon is suitable.
As with any chemical product diligence must taken with use. If using as a surface disinfectant as strength of one tablet per liter rubber gloves should be used. Chlorine Dioxide is a skin, lung, and skin irritant if used in concentrated applications as in a spray or fogger applications full face mask, gloves, protective clothing is needed and not used in a occupied room. For fogging / spray the fog will hang in the air for about 10 minutes, After a hour of set time there will be a slight chlorine scent that will dissipate however best to air out the room to flush out any odor. When used for a room fogger/spray Chlorine Dioxide is a skin, eye and lung irritant so care must be taken. Needless to say do not drink or consume the chlorine dioxide solution and keep in a safe place. Do not mix with other chemicals especially any ammonia cleaners.