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Don't be fooled by "available chlorine": A scientific and technological analysis of how to correctly select chlorine dioxide products.

03 - Jun - 2026

While "available chlorine" is a core indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a disinfection product in disinfection technical standards, it is not the only decisive standard. However, the existence of this indicator has led many products to "falsely label" their values, confusing buyers and causing many misled companies to believe that chlorine dioxide's disinfection ability is not as good as claimed on the market. This has resulted in a series of negative reviews regarding chlorine dioxide's poor disinfection and high levels of byproducts.

In response to this situation, Xiuba brand, adhering to the service spirit of healthy industry development, will analyze the technical compliance verification for everyone to address this issue, fundamentally eliminate such malpractice, and ensure that food safety and water quality are truly and effectively guaranteed.

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First, clarify a common misconception: "Available chlorine" does not represent the actual content of chlorine dioxide.

Chlorine dioxide works by oxidation-reduction reactions to disinfect. The amount of chlorine gas produced by the oxidation of chlorine dioxide is called "available chlorine".

Under normal circumstances, chlorine dioxide has 2.6 times the oxidizing power of chlorine gas. However, some manufacturers falsely label the "available chlorine" content to conceal the true concentration of chlorine dioxide. This practice seriously violates the "Regulations for the Management of Labels and Instructions for Disinfection Products." Subsequent use by purchasers may not only result in ineffective disinfection but could also lead to equipment corrosion, secondary pollution, and disruption of normal production.

Why reject the false claim of "effective chlorine"? The standardized production practices of Xiuba products deserve verification.

Many companies that purchased adulterated products with falsely labeled "available chlorine" often experienced excessive levels of microbial contaminants. The reason for this is simply that the amount of chlorine dioxide added to these products was insufficient; users were completely unaware of the actual dosage. Relevant national standards for water treatment specify a chlorine dioxide concentration of 0.5-2 mg/L. If even the actual chlorine dioxide dosage cannot be confirmed, it easily leads to the formation of chlorination byproducts such as trihalomethanes (THMs). This misleads purchasing companies into believing that chlorine dioxide is not a safe disinfectant.

Therefore, amidst the prevailing trend of exaggerated and confusing parameters in disinfection products, careful selection using a series of scientific and technological methods is still necessary. Xiuba has focused on chlorine dioxide disinfection for nearly 40 years, and its business now extends to many overseas countries in Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. The company places great emphasis on brand influence and trustworthiness. Regarding product reliability, Xiuba not only strictly adheres to the GB/T 26366 standard, but also allows customers who contact them by phone to verify product documentation and official certifications such as company compliance certificates at any time.

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Three products determine disinfection safety; Xiuba strictly adheres to national standards.

Chlorine dioxide is a widely used disinfectant in the disinfection industry, its key advantage being its strong oxidizing properties and lack of byproduct formation. Consequently, due to its broad applicability, the required standards are becoming increasingly refined and stringent.

In the drinking water disinfection industry, the use of chlorine dioxide must comply with GB5749 "Standards for Drinking Water Quality," which imposes many high technical requirements on chlorine dioxide products. Therefore, Xiuba products, based on industry standards, have invested in various technological research and development projects for many years, collaborating with several domestic universities for continuous innovation, and constantly expanding product types and technologies. Currently, they have established five product lines, with over 40 products and more than 10 matching dosing devices.

The technological advantages of the Showba product system are reflected in:

1. Broad-spectrum sterilization capability: It can easily "kill" stubborn pathogens and microorganisms such as E. coli and Listeria. High-purity, food-grade chlorine dioxide, after being scientifically formulated, directly breaks down the outer cell membrane structure of microorganisms, enters the cell to destroy its cellular function, and completely eliminates the possibility of microbial reactivation. Moreover, it is less affected by pH value, has high flexibility in use, and can handle the vast majority of disinfection environments.

2. High product stability: Due to its high purity, Xiuba chlorine dioxide disinfectant produces almost no byproducts during the oxidation reaction, thus maintaining the original flavor of food and the taste of water.

3. Easily achieve precise dosing: Xiuba chlorine dioxide solution can be prepared on-site to accurately achieve the low concentration value of 0.5~2mg/L specified by national standards, so there is no need to worry about the difficulty of proportioning in terms of dosing technology.

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Four "Five-Step Iodometric Method" to Select Trusted Brands in GB/T 26366

When purchasing chlorine dioxide products, make good use of the "five-step iodine titration method." It is equivalent to the national standard arbitration method for chlorine dioxide detection and is also the "gold standard" in the industry.

For example, Xiuba products clearly state: Xiuba brand 26% chlorine dioxide disinfectant powder (binary AB agent), and its specific content description specifically indicates that the chlorine dioxide content is within the range of 23.4%~28.6% (simultaneously verified by the five-step iodometric method).

The "five-step iodometric method" here is a calculation method for determining the true content of chlorine dioxide.

This method involves calculating the difference between drip measurements at five different iodine release levels. The Xiuba series of products utilizes this method to precisely control the chlorine dioxide content. Each product fully complies with the Grade A standard of GB/T 26366-2021, which states that "the effective ingredient content of solid disinfectants requiring activation is ±10% of the labeled median value."

The key considerations for selecting chlorine dioxide products are whether the target brand adheres to strict national regulations and whether the labeled content meets national standards and dosage requirements. For businesses with disinfection needs, please trust the Xiuba brand. Their products are labeled with completely accurate and transparent chlorine dioxide content data, without any concealment or deceptive claims. Xiuba is a brand built on integrity. With 28 years of experience providing comprehensive disinfection services and having provided disaster relief supplies for epidemic prevention and flood control, Xiuba's commitment to integrity aims to establish a foundation of trust in industries such as drinking water safety, public health, and food processing.