Chlorine dioxide as used in CDT is NOT chlorinating bleach

Household bleach and chlorine dioxide are two very different substances

Household bleach

-   Household bleach is typically a 5 to 6% solution of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO).  It Oxidizes, chlorinates and bleaches by gradual release of chlorine, which is a short-lived bactericide. Chlorination involves attaching a chlorine molecule to anything it comes into contact with.

•   Household bleach as typically used for wiping down surfaces is ineffective against viruses, molds (except on hard, non-porous surfaces), fungi and spore-forming organisms.  Wet contact times for chlorine range from 2  to 10 minutes depending on the microbe/virus, and chlorine solutions are inactivated by the presence of organic matter (blood, other proteinaceous material, dirt), heavy metal ions, low temperature, or ultraviolet irradiation (i.e. light).  CDC reference

(OSHA is the first federal agency to announce a departure from the use of chlorine bleach in mold remediation. In time, other federal, state and other public safety agencies are expected to follow OSHA's lead).

Chlorine dioxide solution (CDS)

-   CDS is activated sodium chlorite (NaClO2 / MMS) in an acidified solution.   Sodium chlorite is converted into chlorine dioxide (ClO₂), and although “chlorine” is found in its name, it does not chlorinate any more than the chlorine in table salt (NaCl).

•    ClO₂ is effective against ALL microorganisms.    ClO₂  disinfects by oxidation only, not chlorination (i.e. electrophilic substitution) and is effective against ALL microorganisms, including the “superbugs” C. difficile, MRSA and Noro virus;

•    ClO₂ does not generate undesirable organochlorine compounds.   Unlike chlorine, ClO₂ is unaffected by ammonia and most organic substances.

-   Typical therapeutic use of chlorine dioxide solution (CDS) or activated/diluted MMS cannot be used to bleach anything.   Although chlorine dioxide is used in high concentration for commercial, non-chlorinating bleaching applications, the solutions used in CDT are extremely dilute.

If you pour undiluted CDS (3000 ppm chlorine dioxide) or MMS (24% sodium chlorite) onto a pair of blue jeans (as shown in some media videos), then yes - it will turn them white!

ClO₂ has drastically different chemical properties to chlorine

Although ClO₂ shares a few characteristics with chlorine (E.g. green/yellowish gas with chlorine-like odor irritating to eyes, nose and throat), its chemical properties are very different to chlorine.

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About Chlorine Dioxide