What is Chlorine Dioxide?
We sell produce and sell tablets that generate chlorine dioxide on-site and at the safest pH of any competitor in the USA.
What is Chlorine Dioxide, the Substance Generated by Our Tablets?
Chlorine dioxide is a yellowish-green gas with a strong odor at high concentrations (above 400ppm). At all concentrations, it is a powerful oxidizing agent that was first used as a bleaching agent in the paper industry, then as well as to disinfect water, then to sanitize equipment and then finally discovered to be an excellent product for surfaces, and the removal odors in a variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications. Chlorine dioxide is also used as a sterilizing agent in healthcare facilities and proven to be a better treatment of drinking water as an alternative to chlorine. It is highly reactive and can react with a wide range of substances, making it a versatile and useful chemical for many different applications. However, care must be taken when handling high levels of chlorine dioxide as it can be toxic when consumed in large quantities and can cause skin irritation and respiratory problems. Our directions for use must be followed carefully, and when done so, pose little to no risk. Access our Safety Data Sheet.
The Best Chlorine Dioxide Tablet Packaging...
Check around and you will see that we offer the best formula and packaging of any chlorine dioxide tablet supplier...
- First, Envirotab tablets are formulated to deliver a solution that has a pH of just below neutral. While our competitors make tablets that make a solution with a pH of 2.0, ours has a pH of around 6.0. Water is 7.0, which is consider neutral - neither acidic or alkaline.
- Our tablets are available in four sizes, and each size is specific to a set of uses and applications.
- Each individual tablet is then sealed securely in a 4-layer pouch, with two layers of foil and two layers of a water-resistant plastic film.
- The foil sealed tablets are then placed in a 6 mil zip-loc bag with clear labeling for uses and applications and yet good visibility so you know when to resupply your stock.
Why Chlorine Dioxide Has Such An Excellent Reputation...
Chlorine dioxide, also known as ClO2, is a versatile and effective cleaning, deodorizing, and sanitizing agent that offers numerous benefits over traditional cleaners. Here are some of the key features and benefits of using chlorine dioxide:
1. Effective at killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens: Chlorine dioxide has been shown to be highly effective at eliminating a wide range of harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores. This makes it an excellent choice for disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces, equipment, and other items.
2. Odor-eliminating properties: Chlorine dioxide has strong oxidizing properties that help to break down and eliminate odor-causing compounds. This makes it an ideal choice for deodorizing applications such as removing smoke smells or eliminating the musty odor of mold or mildew.
3. Safe for use on a wide range of surfaces: Unlike many traditional cleaning agents, chlorine dioxide does not damage or corrode many surfaces, making it a safe option for use on a variety of materials, including plastics, metals, and fabrics.
4. Active at a wide range of pH levels: Chlorine dioxide is effective across a wide range of pH levels, making it an ideal choice for use in a variety of applications, including water treatment, food processing, and healthcare.
5. Non-toxic and environmentally friendly: Chlorine dioxide is a green alternative to many traditional cleaning agents since it is non-toxic and breaks down into harmless byproducts in the environment.
6. Easy to use: Chlorine dioxide can be used in a variety of applications, including as a gas, liquid, or tablet, making it a versatile and easy-to-use option for cleaning, sanitizing, and deodorizing needs.
7. Long-lasting effectiveness: Unlike many traditional cleaning agents that require frequent reapplication, chlorine dioxide has a long-lasting effect, helping to reduce the need for frequent cleaning.
Overall, chlorine dioxide is a highly effective and versatile cleaning agent that offers numerous benefits over traditional cleaners. Its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, odor-eliminating properties, and environmental safety make it an excellent choice for a variety of applications in healthcare, food processing, water treatment, and more.
Some Chlorine Dioxide Frequently Asked Questions & Answers...
Is Chlorine Dioxide the same as bleach?
NO. While both molecules contain chlorine and oxygen, the differences are astonishing. Bleach contains sodium chloride - in high percentages and quite corrosive; Chlorine Dioxide consumes sodium chlorite to create a new and different molecule. Bleach creates carcinogenic byproducts, ClO2 does not. Bleach will not work as a biocide (disinfectant) outside of a narrow rate of pH, Chlorine Dioxide will. Bleach leaves a residue at almost all usual concentrations, ClO2 does not.
Is Chlorine Dioxide Safe to Handle?
Opening the foil pouch and depositing the tablet into the water (you never want to add water to a tablet) is the time when you want to act with great care. Chlorine Dioxide generating tablets should NEVER be applied to one's skin, ingested or inhaled as a powder. That all being said, when our package directions are properly followed and the precautionary statements fully understood, opening, adding and dissolving tablets to create a liquid solution for cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing surfaces, air and water can be a simple and safe process, taking only a minute and without encountering any irritation, discomfort or harm.
Is Chlorine Dioxide Safe in Drinking Water?
Remember these three facts about Chlorine Dioxide and you'll be able to answer this question for yourself:
- Chlorine Dioxide is not hydrolyzed into water, it always remains a gas, and as a gas, and after it has completed its task, will take up residence in the air rather than stay in the water. This alone demonstrates that it is safer than using bleach, peroxide or any metallic or synthetic compound to treat drinking water.
- Chlorine Dioxide is effective at exceptionally low doses. It requires 70-100 times LESS ClO2 than bleach or peroxide to achieve the same results.
- Chlorine Dioxide is what is contained within our white blood cells. At these resident low doses, our bodies use ClO2 to fight off infections of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
But can Chlorine Dioxide Harm You?
At exceptionally high concentrates, yes, Chlorine Dioxide can be harmful:
- Chlorine Dioxide gas - if you can smell it and the scent is uncomfortable, then definitely wear an appropriate respirator or do not enter the air space. Open the windows and air our the space and you will be left with only a clean, fresh scent.
- Chlorine Dioxide liquid - It is the gas in the water that is the point, not the liquid water. If you are on a private septic system, do not pour large amounts (gallons) of a strong, prepared solution down your drain. It will destroy the bacteria that is in your tank, breaking down sewage.
- Chlorine Dioxide generating tablets - Always handle the tablets with care, these will react with even the slightest water from a wet hand and begin the generation process.
Is Chlorine Dioxide a Good Bleaching Agent for Clothes?
While Chlorine Dioxide has been used to bleach wood pulp into paper for nearly a century, it is not really a practical bleach for home use. Unless an article of clothing has been pre-moistened, our tablets have not been known to stain clothing or destroy fabrics like bleach does. Generally speaking, bleach takes color out better than ClO2, but ClO2 destroys microbes MUCH better than bleach.
Does Chlorine Dioxide Kill Bacteria, Mold and Other Microbes?
Definitely, and it has been proven time and time again to be the 'best of the best'. Oxidizers are the best of the disinfectants, and ClO2 is the best of the oxidizers. This is because ClO2 has the lowest corrosive oxidizing strength (it won't destroy surfaces to the degree that bleach, peroxide and ozone will) but it has by far the highest oxidizing potential. This means that it destroys microbes by robbing them of electrons that are essential for metabolism and sustenance. The fact of the matter is that ClO2 has 250% of the oxidizing potential of any of its near competitors: bleach, peroxide and ozone.
How is Chlorine Dioxide Produced and Sold?
Historically, Chlorine Dioxide (which you must keep remembering is a gas at all temperatures over 51oF) has always been generated on location using massive chambers and three very hazardous liquid precursors. This is now restricted to large industrial applications like paper mills. Now, even hospitals and large hotels are treating their waterlines to reduce the likelihood of waterborne microbial contamination. For personal and small commercial applications, it is far preferable to use simpler 2-part liquids or even better yet, tablets, which can be dropped into water of at least 51oF to generate a cleaning, deodorizing and sanitizing solution within a minute or two.
How Do Tablets Create ClO2 Gas in Water Solutions?
All ClO2 is created from sodium chlorite, a salt, which is a solid and can be pulverized to a powder. This powder is then blended with other powders (like citric or hydrochloric acid), buffers and ingredients to bring the solution up to the desired pH level for safer handling. Most tablet manufacturers are cutting corners and producing tablets with a pH as low as 1.6-2.0, which is very corrosive. Our tablets have the same pH as some tap waters, at around 6.0-6.5. We don't cut corners, we just produce great tablets. In the future, we hope to even improve on this impressive statistic.
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Who Needs Envirotab Tablets & What Size Fits Your Applications Best?
To put it simply EVERYONE needs the simplicity, efficiency, power and efficacy of our Simply the BEST Chlorine Dioxide Tablets Available Anywhere!
- Homeowners: Take a quick look at all of the applications below to see what you can do with just our 1 gram tablets and be AMAZED!.
- Contract Cleaners: Every contract cleaner should stock and use our 4 gram tablets for cleaning, odor remediation, toilet reclamation, mold & mildew .
- Hotel Housekeeping: Deep cleaning rooms after a long-term stay or pet stay will eliminate odors, freshen the air and reduce pet stress from past tenants.
- Auto Dealers & Detailers: Detailers use the 1 gram tablets for washing down the dash, doors, headliner and upholstery, then gas the car with 20g.
- Marinas & Campgrounds: Resell 1g tablets & 20g kits for deodorizing musty tents, campers and boats. Eliminate the odors and keep mildew from forming.
- Veterinary Clinics & Kennels: 1 gram tablets are perfect for cleaning exam rooms while 10 gram tablets make a great 3 gallon solution for kennels.
- Farmers & Homesteaders: The uses around the farm are endless! 1 gram tablets for udder wash before milking, removing black spots from plant follage and cleaning tools. 4 gram, 10 gram and 20 gram for treating water, cleaning greenhouses and sanitizing stalls after cleaning.
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