Chlorine Dioxide
Chlorine dioxide is a reddish-yellow gas which is one of several known oxides of chlorine. It is used in the disinfection of water and bleaching of flour and wood pulp. It can also be used for air disinfection, and was the principal agent used in the decontamination of buildings in the United States after the 2001 anthrax attacks. It is effective against viruses, bacteria and protozoa, including the cysts of Giardia and the oocysts of Cryptosporidium. This distinguishes it from chlorine, which has been used for more than a century as the standard water disinfectant.
Chlorine dioxide was introduced as a drinking water disinfectant on a large scale in 1956, when Brussels, Belgium, changed from chlorine to chlorine dioxide. Recently, after the disaster of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, Louisiana and the surrounding Gulf Coast, Chlorine Dioxide has been used to eradicate dangerous mold from houses innundated by water from massive flooding.
The following products are available to test for Chlorine Dioxide:
ChlordioXense
The ChlordioXense builds on the success of the ChloroSense and uses similar sensor technology to measure chlorine dioxide. A simple, rapid, reagent-free method of analysing water for chlorine dioxide, removing almost all sources of technique dependence.
ClO2+
The Palintest ClO2+ instrument provides a simple means of measuring chlorine and chlorine dioxide residuals. Used in conjunction with the Palintest DPD method, it provides a level of simplicity and accuracy unrivalled in a portable, hand-held instrument.
Photometer 7100
The Photometer 7100 is fully integrated with the Palintest system of water analysis. It offers a great value instrumental analysis for an extensive range of water tests.
Photometer 7500
The Palintest Photometer 7500 takes portable water testing to new heights. The smooth good looks cover a solidly engineered instrument with a high specification and high performance.
Photometer 8000
The Palintest Photometer 8000 sets a new standard for water quality testing and ease of operation. It is designed to provide accurate and fast analysis for even the busiest test labs.
