Chemical Disinfectants

Chlorine

Chlorine is a highly reactive halogen gas widely used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent in cleaning products. It is typically present as a gas or in aqueous solutions such as hypochlorite. Known for strong oxidizing properties.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Dec 1, 2023

Health score-4.0

-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit: 4 mg/L
Health guideline: Not specified

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit: Not specified
Health guideline: Not specified

Risks

Respiratory irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, corrosive effects, toxic by inhalation, potential for release of toxic chlorine gas

Benefits

Effective broad-spectrum disinfectant and bleaching agent, rapid antimicrobial activity

References

Waters containing Chlorine

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