It is commonly used in industries such as water treatment plants, food processing, and pulp and paper bleaching. Chlorine dioxide is also used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals and other industrial settings.
While an effective antimicrobial agent, chlorine dioxide is highly reactive and can pose serious health risks if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. It can cause respiratory irritation, coughing, and shortness of breath. Chlorine dioxide is also an oxidising agent, meaning it can react violently with flammable materials.
Due to its instability, chlorine dioxide is typically produced on-site and not stored in large quantities. Safety precautions are necessary to handle and use this reactive chemical properly.
Yellow-green gas with a strong odour
Powerful disinfectant and bleaching agent
Used in water treatment, food processing, and surface disinfection
Highly reactive and can cause respiratory irritation
Oxidizing agent that can react with flammable materials
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How to detect chlorine dioxide
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