AC Active Oxidant - CIO2 Superior Performance Industrial Disinfectant

INTRODUCTION

In China, life is gradually returning back to normal as corona virus (COVID-19) outbreak has slowed down. Highly effective CIO2 Disinfectant (Active Oxidant) was/ is being used to protect all sectors like airports, public transport, aircraft, clinics and medical centers, child care facilities, schools, hotel rooms, health clubs, spas, commercial centers as well as home and offices. It’s to safely and effectively eliminate all microorganisms and provide a long-term sanitized environment for working and living.

Manufacturer of Menthol Crystals in England who supplied the same disinfectant to majority of the affected areas, mainly for airports, Industrial Area, Community roads, Police Station and hospitals. It also helped to further stop the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

This article by R Glycidyl Butyrate (60456-26-0) manufacturer India considers what is known about the  spectrum of activity of  disinfectants which is an essential part of infection control practices and aid in the prevention of nosocomial infections.

FORMULATION / CHEMISTRY

Chlorine dioxide is used to disinfect drinking water around the world. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chlorine dioxide is added to drinking water to protect people from harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. Many institutions recognizes chlorine dioxide use as a drinking water disinfectant, and it is included in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality.

In its pure form, chlorine dioxide is a hazardous gas but most people are “not likely” to breathe air containing dangerous levels of chlorine dioxide as it rapidly breaks down in air to chlorine gas and oxygen. For workers who use chlorine dioxide, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) regulates the level of chlorine dioxide in workplace air for safety. OSHA has set a Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for chlorine dioxide at 0.1 parts per million (ppm), or 0.3 milligrams (mg) per cubic meters (m3) for workers using chlorine dioxide for general industrial purposes. OSHA also has a PEL for chlorine dioxide for the construction industry. Chlorine dioxide is always made at the location where it is used.

It is a Chlorine dioxide- based , using precursor Sodium Chlorite, along with weak food-grade acid solution like Citric Acid. It produces short-lived acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) intermediate which has potent decontaminating properties for hard surfaces by forming Chlorine dioxide as an active oxidant. Chlorine Dioxide is also one of the most effective oxidizing biocide and industrial disinfectant.

 

KEY BENEFITS

How is chlorine dioxide used in water treatment?

According to EPA, chlorine dioxide is used “in public water-treatment facilities, to make water safe for drinking.” When chlorine dioxide is added to drinking water, it helps destroy people sick, bacteria, viruses and some types of parasites that can make such as Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia.

Is chlorine dioxide a miracle cure for numerous diseases and illnesses?

No. Claims that chlorine dioxide is a treatment or cure for medical ailments such as autism, HIV, malaria, hepatitis viruses, influenza, common colds, cancer, or other diseases/ailments are not backed by science. Consumption of chlorine dioxide solutions, such as MMS, can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and severe dehydration. These products should not be consumed or given to someone to consume. The sale of these products as miracle cures is dangerous and has resulted in criminal convictions.

Does chlorine dioxide remove odor?

In water, chlorine dioxide is used to remove unpleasant tastes and odors, as well as to kill algae and bacteria that produce some bad tastes and odors. It is also used in some personal hygiene products. For example, chlorine dioxide can be used in mouthwashes and dentistry products as an oxidizing biocide compound to treat bad breath.

 

AC Active Oxidant shall be sprayed in outside environment , to mop the floors, and wipe the handles etc. It has similar effectiveness as Ethanol/Propanol in killing the corona virus (COVID-19). However, the advantage of this product is it can be used in all environment , whereas alcohol can’t be used in flammable area, Petrochemical environment & Kitchen etc.

AC Active Oxidant is more effective than conventional chlorine solution, one of the most commonly used surface disinfectants worldwide. Other chemistries such as alcohols or quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) can provide reasonable efficacy against bacteria and fungi, but they are far less effective against viruses and mycobacteria plus have no credible efficacy against bacterial spores in acceptable contact times.

Chlorine dioxide (CIO2) is as such used as both a disinfectant and an oxidant in drinking water treatment. It has several distinct chemical advantages, which complement the traditional use of chlorine in potable water treatment.

 

Chlorine dioxide is highly effective in controlling waterborne pathogens while minimizing halogenated disinfection by-products. Chlorine dioxide  is a broad spectrum micro biocide as effective as chlorine against viruses, bacteria, and fungi, and more effective than chlorine for the inactivcation of the encysted parasites Giardia and cryptosporidium. Chlorine dioxide is also an effective control strategy for taste, odor, color, iron , and manganese removal. In hospitals and other healthcare environments, chlorine dioxide helps to sterilize medical and laboratory equipment, surfaces , rooms, and tools. It is typically chosen for medical devices disinfection due to their speed and broad spectrum efficacy.

 

FIELD APPLICATION DETAILS:

1)      Dilute AC Active Oxidant 20 times with water, i.e., add 20 litres of water  for every 1 litre of AC Active Oxidant solution.

2)      Cleaning staff should wear PPE like protective cover all, surgical mask, protective eyewear and gloves,

3)      Diluted solution can be sprayed /aerosolized for environment disinfection

4)      After disinfection, cleaning staff should wash their hands thoroughly & discard all PPE.

 

 CONCLUSIONS

Gaseous ClO₂ has been implemented as a disinfector, sterilizer and oxidizer in different fields. The principle of ClO₂ gas production is the reaction between sodium chlorite and hydrochloric acid. Due to the unstable and easy to decompose characteristics of ClO₂ gas, in-situ production technology needs to be developed. ClO₂ gas can be used for antimicrobial decontamination in the medical area, food processing and odor mitigation because of its high penetration and oxidation ability. In addition, the oxidation of air pollutants such as NO_x, SO_x, Hg, and VOCs using ClO₂ gas has been successfully demonstrated in recent research. Consequently, this mini review provided an overall introduction of ClO₂ gas application. To enhance the ClO₂ processing and treatment efficiency, future priority research directions include development of substantial and reliable ClO₂ gas release systems, combination of for innovative robotic technology for ClO₂ sterilization of epidemic prevention, and evaluation of the effects of ClO₂ dosages on indoor air quality in hospital.