For many decades, Old Fashion Chlorine Dioxide has been widely recognized as a highly effective disinfectant. Its superior microbial control across various industries—from municipal water treatment to agriculture and healthcare—has made it a trusted choice. However, traditional methods of generating chlorine dioxide come with significant limitations and operational challenges that hinder accessibility and efficiency for small to medium-scale users.
Old Fashion Chlorine Dioxide is typically produced using complex, equipment-based systems that require substantial capital investment. These systems rely on precursor chemicals and specialized machinery that demand fire-proof facilities and trained operators. Aside from the risk of explosion during production, more than 99% of the gas generated is wasted. This results in inefficient use and high operational costs, making this method impractical for many users who need a more scalable solution.
Furthermore, the liquid forms of Old Fashion Chlorine Dioxide—created by acidifying sodium chlorite—suffer from imprecise chemical control. This process leads to the formation of harmful by-products due to free chlorine radicals. These by-products can pose additional health and environmental risks, negating the very purpose of using a clean and safe disinfectant. In essence, this is outdated technology with numerous side effects that are increasingly difficult to justify in today’s context.
A revolutionary advancement in this field is GO2™, a 21st-century alternative that solves the long-standing problems associated with traditional chlorine dioxide production. Instead of complex machinery and hazardous chemical handling, GO2 involves mixing just two powders into regular or deionized water. The result is a stable 4,000 ppm chlorine dioxide liquid concentrate with over 95% purity.
Unlike Old Fashion Chlorine Dioxide, GO2 requires no special storage rooms, high-pressure systems, or intricate chemical handling protocols. It operates using a simple tank and dosing pump, making it accessible for everyone—from major municipal water treatment plants to rural village wells. Every drop of chlorine dioxide produced through GO2 is effectively used in the target water, leaving behind no harmful by-products or chemical residues.
While Old Fashion Chlorine Dioxide paved the way for high-level disinfection, its production methods have become inefficient and potentially hazardous by today’s standards. The emergence of GO2 technology marks a significant shift toward safer, more sustainable, and more cost-effective disinfection practices. It’s time to move beyond the outdated limitations of the past and embrace a cleaner, smarter future in chlorine dioxide production.
