Different than chlorine
AQQUON works on the biocidal chemistry off chlorine dioxide. Although chlorine can be found in the name it is NOT a chlorine type of disinfectant. CLO2 does not release free chlorine (hypochlorous acid) to provide its biocidal function. When CLO2 is applied the chlorine dioxide molecules take over the biocidal kill of the full spectrum of bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, yeast, methanogens and viruses. From this reaction none of the above harmful by-products are disposed in drinking water and food.
| Chlorine dioxide Aqquon | Chlorine |
|---|---|
| Very high disinfection activity against bacteria, viruses, protozoa, algae and fungi. | Low disinfection activity against viruses, protozoa, etc. |
| Efficiently oxidizes hydrogen sulphide, phenol, mercaptans, cyanide, pesticides, etc. | Chlorine is not efficient to oxidize these substances. |
| CLO2 penetrates the biofilm, strips it out of the lines and prevents re- growth. | Chlorine in drinking water concentrations can not penetrate the biofilm and hence it can not strip biofilm (especially not at tail end). |
| No corrosion effect on pipeline materials in contact and dosing pumps and other instruments in line at most common dosing rates. | Chlorine is highly corrosive in nature, especially in combination with lower pH values. |