"How is chlorine dioxide not bleach?" · Chlorine Dioxide Testimonies

"How is chlorine dioxide not bleach?"

I was mentioning chlorine dioxide on Threads and a smart alec came up with the classic "don't drink bleach".

*I* know that chlorine dioxide is not bleach, but I asked AI how chlorine dioxide is not bleach and it gave me an amazing succinct breakdown:

"While both chlorine dioxide and bleach (typically sodium hypochlorite) are oxidizing agents used for disinfection and bleaching, chlorine dioxide is a more powerful and less corrosive disinfectant that doesn't produce the same harmful byproducts as bleach when reacting with organic matter.

Here's a more detailed comparison:

Mechanism of Action:

Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2): Acts as a powerful oxidizing agent through a process called free radical electrophilic abstraction, which means it doesn't form chlorinated organic compounds like trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs).

Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite, NaOCl): Oxidizes through a different mechanism, leading to the formation of these harmful byproducts when reacting with organic matter.

Corrosiveness:

Chlorine Dioxide: Is less corrosive than chlorine and bleach.

Bleach: Can be quite corrosive, especially to certain metals.

Effectiveness:

Chlorine Dioxide: Is effective in disinfecting water even in the presence of organic matter and has a broader range of pH tolerance than bleach.

Bleach: Can be less effective in water with high levels of organic matter.

Applications:

Chlorine Dioxide: Used for water treatment, pulp bleaching, and disinfection in various industries.

Bleach: Commonly used for household cleaning, laundry, and disinfection.

Storage and Handling:

Chlorine Dioxide: Is an unstable gas that is difficult to transport safely and is usually produced on site.

Bleach: Is a stable liquid that is easier to store and transport.

Byproducts:

Chlorine Dioxide: Produces fewer harmful byproducts compared to bleach.

Bleach: Can produce harmful byproducts like trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs). "

This individual turned out to be a troll who just wanted to stir the pot so I put him on mute but left the conversation up so others that come across that will see. It's all about leaving bread crumbs...

https://www.threads.net/@scholarlychangeworks/post/DHJX6r6AvW4?xmt=AQGzr5hcrzm77jB8GObhisca4uoxzdR4Pw2BfHHBoNkJXQ

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