Hyo Chlorine is a chlorine broad spectrum viricidal, bactericidal and fungicidal
disinfectant.
Hyo Chlorine can be used to disinfect and sanitize surfaces, water supply, water lines,
desalination, waste water treatment and for veterinary applications.
Hyo Chlorine can be used as an oxidizing and chlorinating agent in the chemical industry
Applications
In use concentrations of Sodium Hypochlorite are application dependent and should be
established during trials. A 1% v/v solution of Sodium Hypochlorite delivers approximately
1800 ppm available Chlorine. Cleaning temperatures should be optimised during trials.
However, it is not advisable to use chlorinated products above 50°C.
Sodium Hypochlorite is not normally used for direct food contact, but can be used for
vegetable and produce washing applications.
The following are typical example applications, users should refer to Cleaning Instruction
Cards for specific guidance.
Other applications should be discussed with your Wegsar Consultant.
Surface Disinfection. Sodium Hypochlorite is used as a disinfectant following thorough
cleaning and rinsing. Recommended use concentration is 50 ppm to 500 ppm Av. Cl
(0.03% to 0.3% v/v), with a contact time of 15 to 20 minutes. On food contact surfaces, the
surface should be rinsed with potable water after a contact time of 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain Disinfection. Sodium Hypochlorite is used as a drain disinfectant and is very
effective against Listeria. However, heavy soiling in drains will neutralise the antimicrobial activity. It is recommended that drains are flushed with water before dosing with Sodium
Hypochlorite at 50 ppm – 500 ppm. It is essential to check that acid is not being released to
a common or interlocking drain.
Vegetable and Produce Washing. Sodium Hypochlorite can be used for vegetable washing
at 50 ppm to 200 ppm free Chlorine. In this application it is recommended that the pH is
controlled to between 7 and 8, using food grade Citric Acid for maximum efficacy. It is
essential that the pH is controlled using a well maintained, automatic dosing system; if the
pH is allowed to drop below 6 the combination of acid and Sodium Hypochlorite will
release Chlorine Gas. It is recommended that following washing the vegetables are spun
dried or washed in potable quality water. For non-rinse applications, it is the responsibility
of the end user to confirm that produce is free from residues.
water station. Hyo Chlorine is widely used for purifying water on a large scale. Its
application includes treating drinking water, sanitation of swimming pools, wastewater
treatment, and disinfection of surfaces and equipment. Water stations benefit from its
effectiveness in treating significant volumes of water efficiently.