Food Process Sanitation with Chlorine Dioxide Activity Versus pH Maintaining program a quality prevent the sanitation ingestion 100% of 80% Broad spectrum antimicrobial activity microorganism contaminated food is critical 60% HOCl to all food operations. Food contamination 40% HOBr 10 times more soluble in water than chlorine can damage customer confidence, elevate 20% financial risk due to product recalls, or even 0% Resists neutralization by organics and hardness to a greater degree than most other compounds result in loss of life. Past experience has Less corrosive than hypochlorites, chlorines, bromines, iodine, etc. to high ClO2 6 7 8 9 10 Solution pH proven the need for more effective and powerful sanitation programs in food processing facilities (e.g. poultry, meat, fish, over wide temperature and pH ranges. bottling plants, restaurants, dairies, and The use of chlorine dioxide reduces breweries). contact time by 3 to 10 times over chlorine while being effective over a Rapid antimicrobial kills The emergence of highly virulent strains of broad pH range. Chlorine dioxide can be Slower bacterial recovery pathogens used at much lower doses than typical sanitization Disinfection effective over a wide pH range requires new approaches programs. to International Dioxcide, Inc. has a variety of approved applications utilizing chlorine dioxide in Effective at very low dosages food processing environments. Chlorine dioxide, spectrum Non-reactive with ammonia antimicrobial activity, can deliver kills with its broad halogen antimicrobials with far superior microbial control. Its aggressive attack on bioslime ensures less fouling of piping and practically eliminates bacterial “seeding” of process waters. against a wide range of microorganisms over Excellent for removal of bioslime shorter periods of contact time. Chlorine Application dioxide, when properly applied, minimizes All Food Contact Surfaces (USDA D2) Can be fogged or sprayed toxic Chlorine dioxide can be used as a D2 Minimizes hazardous residues halogenated organic by-products. Chlorine sanitizer dioxide minimizes corrosion to processing plants on all contact surfaces, including all equipment, tanks, lines, etc., as it is true processing residues as it doesn’t produce dissolved gas in water when compared to chlorine. Versatile Antimicrobial Activity throughout equipment, food processing transfer lines, tanks, trays, bins, blenders and conveyors. D2 does not require a potable water rinse after application. Sanitizers are applied Chlorine dioxide is a versatile antimicrobial using either a portable or a central system, that can be used in numerous applications as clean in place (CIP) or clean out of place it is effective against viruses, fungi and algae (COP). The terminal sanitizing rinses should be Simple and Effective Process describe the allowable uses to wash fruits applied according to specific directions for In all sanitation applications, the chlorine and vegetables as well as in poultry, meat use on the EPA-approved label. dioxide solution requires either activation or and seafood processing. on-site generation. Selection of the actual Indirect Food Contact (USDA G5) process will vary based on demand and Chlorine dioxide can be used to treat re- complexity. International Dioxcide, Inc., Microbial control of flumes, processing circulating or once-through process water with over 50 years experience, offers a wide waters, retort waters, cooling canals, used for container or packaging, cooling, array warmers, and coolers. ice loops, retorts, rotary of precursor chlorine dioxide Approved Applications coolers, chemicals and hydrostatic sterilizers and pasteurizers in generation technologies the canning, frozen food, dairy, beverage, simple-to-use, low-cost and highly efficient (potable rinse required). and brewing industries. process for your application. Food contact surface sanitizer for all Secondary Food Additive Health Effects (USDA 3D Direct Food Contact) In recent years, chlorine and chlorinated Chlorine dioxide can be used to treat compounds have come under severe scrutiny waters that transport fruits, vegetables, because of health effects and environmental Rendering facilities for odor control. poultry, etc. Chlorine dioxide is used as concerns. Whole plant potable water treatment. a sanitizing wash and is usually followed when chlorine reacts with organic material Control by a potable water rinse. This includes in water producing powerful carcinogens bacteria on walls, floors and ceilings. primary and secondary flume canals, such as trihalomethanes, halocetic acid and product transfer loops, and finished dioxins. Chlorine dioxide does not react to Before using product, always read and product rinses prior to packaging or produce these chlorinated by-products or follow label instructions. storage. other toxic compounds that are discharged to patented ® Fruit and vegetable rinses. Uncut and deliver a unpeeled, as well as cut and peeled OYCHLOR that processing equipment surfaces. Chlorinated compounds form Cooling towers for slime and odor control. mold and slime-forming the environment, causing risk to human More Information Available health and potential taint to foods. International Dioxcide, Inc., a DuPont Company, is a world-leading specialty EPA and FDA Approval ® chlorine dioxide company, supplying high® ANTHIUM and ADOX registered as terminal (40CFR180.940; previously solutions are sanitizers 21 CFR value biocidal products and related technology for disinfecting, sanitizing and controlling odors. 178.1010) for use on hard surfaces in Sales Office International Dioxcide, Inc. A DuPont Company production areas as well as in any CIP or For additional information about the use of COP systems that require routine sanitation International or disinfection. FDA regulations (21 CFR DIOXCIDE® ADOX® and OXYCHLOR ® 173.300 “Chlorine Dioxide” and 173.325 products or their applications, please call our “Acidified Sodium Chlorite”) sales office. Dioxcide’s ANTHIUM 554 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone: (401) 295-8800 Or toll free: (800) 477-6071 Fax: (401) 295-7108 International Dioxcide, Inc. seeks to present reliable information concerning the composition, properties and use of its products and services, however; (1) All advice concerning selection and use of any products or services is provided AT NO CHARGE AND WITH NO WARRANTY, (2) No warranty is made hereby; products and services described herein are warranted to conform to IDI’s specifications only at the time of sales. 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