ClO2 disinfection
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Chlorine dioxideThe search for a replacement for the disinfectant chlorine revealed some potential contenders. Although no disinfectant is perfect, chlorine dioxide is a very good alternative because of its properties.What is chlorine dioxide?Like ozone and chlorine, chlorine dioxide is an oxidizing biocide and not a metabolic toxin. That is, chlorine dioxide kills microorganisms by disrupting the transport of nutrients across the cell wall rather than by interrupting a metabolic process.The stabilized chlorine dioxide is ClO2 buffered in an aqueous solution. Adding an acid of the required concentration activates the disinfectant. |
