Microclor® On-Site Hypochlorite Generation (OSHG)

As concerns mount and regulations change regarding the safety and security of using chlorine gas for water disinfection, many utilities are choosing sodium hypochlorite (bleach) as a safer disinfection alternative. Once the decision to convert to a safer alternative has been made the question remains whether to purchase or produce sodium hypochlorite.

Microclor’s hypochlorite solution is below most hazardous material concentration thresholds - 0.8% versus 1%. This reduces operator HAZMAT exposure and eliminates the need for diluting commercial hypochlorite to compensate for degradation which results in inconsistent solution strength.

The only raw materials required for the OSHG process are salt and water. This will reduce vendor deliveries by about 66% compared to commercial bulk hypochlorite. Less hazardous traffi c will reduce the potential for accidents and eliminate the associated carbon footprint.