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Chlorine Dioxide / Other Disinfection Products
Besides chlorine, certain industries have been using conventional oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides for disinfection and sanitation such as quats and peracetic acid. The disadvantages of these products are many and their disinfectant properties are limited by many factors. Peracitic acid and quats are only effective only in high doses, adding more chemicals to the water and the environment. Peracetic acid produces acetic acid, which is very useful nourishment for microorganisms. Therefore bacteria may even grow more after using peracetic acid. Unlike chlorine dioxide, there is a risk of immunity building when using these biocides. Consequently, their uses are often rotated involving high costs. This is no longer needed when switching to chlorine dioxide.
- Broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy, killing all waterborne bacteria, viruses, spores, fungi, mold, algae, protozoans, cysts, Giardia and Cryptosporidium
- Better C x T credit over a wider pH range (4-10)
- Removes biofilm from water distribution systems. No other product does this more effective
- No immunity building by microorganisms to its inactivation mechanism
- Unlike chlorine and bromine, chlorine dioxide does not hydrolyze in water, but remains in the water as a true dissolved, neutrally charged gas acting as free radical
- Chlorine dioxide selectively oxidizes without chlorinating, so no building of (eco)toxic or carcinogenic halogenated disinfection by-products
- Inactivation by electron exchange rather than chlorine atom exchange
- Superb oxidant for iron, manganese, nitrite, phenols and hydrogen sulfide
- Favorable environmental footprint, biodegradable (green chemistry)
- Providing the benefits of chlorine without its drawbacks and detriments
- Less corrosive than chlorine
- Improved aesthetics (i.e. taste, odor and color control), no impact on smell or taste of food or beverages
For certain applications, such as Legionella control or food processing, chlorine dioxide is acknowledged as the Best Available Technology. Not having it as an integral part of your HACCP/risk management plan could be considered as negligence. Till date, the problem with using this Best Available Technology has been the mode and cost of generation. Now, Applied Oxidation has made using chlorine dioxide even for the smallest water systems extremely easy, user friendly and affordable.