What is Chlorine Dioxide

by Avinash Mittal Blogger

Chlorine Dioxide is a disinfectant that can be used to treat water. It destroys bacteria and some parasites that cause illness such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. It is also used to sanitize equipment, surfaces and rooms in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

 

It is not safe for children and pregnant women. It can irritate the eyes and lungs, causing bronchitis. It can affect the developing foetus and may cause breathing problems in the newborn.

 

Compared to chlorine, it is not toxic when inhaled or ingested in low concentrations. It is more corrosive at higher concentrations, which can cause burns or irritation of the skin and eyes.

 

When oxidizing, it absorbs electrons from other substances and transfers them to the hydrogen ions in the solution. When the pH is high, it absorbs more electrons than in a neutral solution.

 

However, when it oxidizes in a solution with a lower pH value, it absorbs less electrons. This is why it is not a good choice for disinfection at low pH values, but is effective in solutions with high pH levels.

 

It is not environmentally friendly because it creates chlorinated organic compounds that can contaminate the environment. It will also react with amines and ammonia.

 

A weak oxidizer with a low oxidation capacity, it accepts only 5 electrons during reduction reactions.

 

The oxidation capacity of chlorine dioxide is +4 which is much lower than the oxidation capacity of hypochlorous acid, hypobromous acid or ozone.

 

In addition, CDS is a weak oxidizer that does not oxidize bromide containing water. When bromide containing water is treated with chlorine or ozone, the chlorine or ozone reacts with the bromide to produce bromine and hypobromous acid. These react with organic matter in the water to form brominated disinfection byproducts.

 

These toxic substances can lead to cancer, and it is not known whether they can cause birth defects. It is important to use CDS in low concentrations to prevent these hazards, and to limit the exposure of the fetus and the newborn to this toxic substance.

 

It can be used to sterilize medical equipment and supplies in hospitals, and it helps to eliminate Legionella pneumophila bacteria that can cause pneumonia. It can also be used in industrial environments to kill microorganisms and biofilms that can interfere with the performance of air scrubbers and other equipment.

 

In water treatment plants, it is a common additive that reduces or eliminates biofilms on water surfaces and in storage tanks. It is also used to reduce the amount of phenols in wastewater streams and for odor control.

 

When used as a sanitizer in food processing, it is safe and effective at concentrations of 0.2 to 0.5 percent. It is a cost-effective alternative to peracetic acid, quaternary ammonium salts and chlorine.

 

There is no evidence that it can be used to prevent or cure autism, HIV, malaria, hepatitis viruses, influenza, common colds, or cancer. Claims that it can be used as a 'Miracle Mineral Solution' or 'Miracle Mineral Drink' to cure these diseases are fraudulent and should not be purchased or consumed.

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Created on Feb 17th 2023 21:20. Viewed 59 times.

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