Chlorine dioxide as a disinfectant is safe for the environment and appliances
Disinfection affects the human body to some extent, therefore, the amounts used for the process must be measured appropriately and completed within a normal period of time. If too much disinfectants are used or the process is too long, it could cause adverse side effects. One advantage of chlorine dioxide is that it is highly active. Chlorite forms quickly in water. When exposed to sunlight in the air, it decomposes into oxygen and chlorine without any residues, thus, side effects from using it should not be a concern. However, such disinfecting solution is recommended for use on appliances and equipment only. It is not recommended to be used directly on human skin.
Chlorine dioxide is not edible
While chlorine dioxide is a legal cleaning agent for food, it can only be used for the purpose of disinfection. The government clearly requires that no more than 1 ppm of chlorine dioxide be remaining on food after the disinfection process. The food needs cleaned and treated fully to remove almost all of the residues.
Not recommended for continuous use in indoor environment
Chlorine dioxide disinfecting solution is not recommended for use with water oxygen machines or humidifiers, as they will continuously diffuse the solution into the air. The continuous release of chlorine dioxide in the air could cause irritation or discomfort to the body if inhaled for a certain period of time.
In fact, as long as the concentration of chlorine dioxide is low, about 50~150ppm, it can be used for disinfection of wiping utensils and disinfecting equipment, and has a good sterilization effect, 10-50ppm for disinfecting utensils and tableware. Be sure to rinse and wipe with clean damp cloth and use gloves to avoid direct skin contact (please refer to the application guide/ratio).
