Master Mineral Solution (MMS)

What is it?

MMS consists of 28% technical grade sodium chlorite powder dissolved in distilled water.   Since sodium chlorite powder is only 80% sodium chlorite and cannot be manufactured any purer, THE ACTUAL PERCENTAGE OF SODIUM CHLORITE IN MMS IS 22.4%.

So what are the constituents of MMS?    As stated in Thomas Lee Hesselink, MD's overview, "On the Mechanisms of Oxidation of Chlorine Oxides", the remaining 20% of sodium chlorate powder is a mixture of the usual excipients necessary in the manufacture and stabilization of sodium chlorite powder or flake.

The trace quantities of the remaining sodium chemicals are considered non-toxic.

Contrary to some internet-proliferated comments, MMS (i.e. 22.4% solution of sodium chlorite) is not a HAZMAT (hazardous materials) chemical.    Hazmat regulations are referring to the transfer of bulk, concentrated/non-diluted sodium chlorite powder.

Activated MMS produces the unique oxidant chlorine dioxide

Activation of MMS with an acid produces chlorine dioxide dissolved in solution(CDS) (~1 ppm) to create oxidants in specific amounts for use against pathogens (pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi [ incl. yeast, mold], and protozoa) and toxins -which are responsible for many disease and health problems. Amount of chlorine dioxide initially produced depends on the activation method used and how far the pH is lowered:

•  Using a strong acid activator (E.g. HCl) -immediately releases ALL the available ClO₂, usually for topical or oral cavity applications

5NaClO₂      +     4HCl                  ==>        4ClO₂            +   5NaCl       +   2H₂O

   MMS         Hydrogen chloride        Chlorine Dioxide         Salt              Water

•  Using a weak acid activator (E.g. 10% or 50% citric acid or fresh lemon juice) - This method neutralizes the sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and a small amount of chlorite anions (ClO₂-) are converted to their conjugate acidform - chlorous acid (HClO₂) with a pH ~3.5. Chlorous acid gradually oxidizes other chlorite anions to produce chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) over the course of ~90 minutes. i.e. Some ClO₂ is released immediately and the rest is time-released in the body if consumed.

•  ClO₂ appears in solution as a yellow tint and smells just like chlorine (Cl₂).