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Chlorine Dioxide Eliminates Reduced Sulfur Gases
Chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is a highly penetrating gas that seeps into building materials and wall cavities, reacting with reduced sulfur compounds instantaneously, converting them to safe, inert, non-odorous compounds.
- Wallboard Chemistry 101 animation showing the chemistry behind ClO2 as a permanent solution to problem drywall. Watch now
Position Papers and Letters Regarding Science and Problem Drywall
- Analysis by Dr. Gilbert Gordon, Research Professor Emeritus at Miami University, of potential causes of gaseous sulfur compounds, including evaluation of chemical and biological pathways. Includes conclusion as to chemical pathways: “To my knowledge, no thermodynamically acceptable and kinetically feasible chemical model has been suggested”, ruling out "the possibility of the chemical formation of the "foul smelling" volatile compounds." download
- Abstract submitted by Sabre to State of Florida on October 9, 2009 in connection with upcoming Technical Symposium on Corrosive Imported Drywall (abstracts limited to 250 words), discussing chemical and biological pathways for formation of the reduced sulfur compounds. download
- Analysis by Sabre discussing chemical and biological pathways for formation of the reduced sulfur compounds. download
- Letter from electrical contractor after inspection of residence after treatment with chlorine dioxide. download
ClO2 Applications
- Disinfection of drinking water supplies
- Disinfection of wastewater flows
- Sterilization of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Treatment of potentially infectious bio-medical waste
- Sanitization of food processing equipment
- Control of microbial growth in cooling water systems
- Preparation of food products such as flour, spices, shrimp, fruits and vegetables
- Bleaching of pulp to make paper products
- Elimination of odors from industrial processes and sewage systems
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