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Uses of HOCl

Uses of HOCl

Applications
ppm
pH
Description
Links
Water Disinfection

1-4 ppm

6.5-7.5

Drinking water disinfection (free chlorine). Around 1 minute contact time is typically recommended

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1-3 ppm

7.2-7.8

Swimming pool water disinfection (free chlorine).

Surface Disinfection

100-500 ppm

6.0-7.0

General surface disinfection for various settings.

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1000-5000 ppm

5.0-7.0

Healthcare facilities for high-touch surfaces.

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Food Processing

50-200 ppm

6.0-7.5

Disinfection of food contact surfaces.

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Eyelid Hygiene

100-200 ppm

4.5-6.5

Cleansing of eyelids to manage conditions like blepharitis, and maintain ocular hygiene

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Skin Care

100-300 ppm

4.5-6.5

Sanitizing hand and face to help improve skin conditions like acne or dermatitis

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Wound Care

50-200 ppm

3.5-6.0

Irrigation and cleansing of wounds in healthcare.

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Veterinary Care

100-500 ppm

6.0-7.0

Cleaning and disinfection in animal facilities.

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Agriculture

50-200 ppm

varies

Controlling plant pathogens in agricultural settings.

Infectious Disease Control

50-5000 ppm

varies

Disinfecting for infectious diseases

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