Comparison to Hydrogen Peroxide

Silver Stabilised Hydrogen Peroxide is a water treatment solution used to disinfect water. It is a combination of hydrogen peroxide and silver ions. The silver ions stabilise the hydrogen peroxide and enhance its effectiveness as a disinfectant.

While it is used to disinfect water, it is not as effective at killing microorganisms as Chlorine Dioxide. Silver Stabilised Hydrogen Peroxide is also ineffective at removing odours or tastes from water.

In comparison to hydrogen peroxide, SCD(stabilised chlorine dioxide) is highly effective at low concentrations. Meaning it can be used in smaller quantities, making it more cost-effective. This also means less risk of producing by-products.

SCD(stabilised chlorine dioxide) has a beneficial residual effect, meaning it remains active for longer in comparison to other treatments, ensuring water remains safer for extended periods.

If we compare the make up of hydrogen peroxide and SCD(stabilised chlorine dioxide), it is relatively unstable, especially when exposed to light and heat, causing it to break down quicker, leading to less residual effects, allowing for regrowth of bacteria.

Some of our more recent poultry customers have been using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and clean their lines for around 5 years. Unfortunately, due to the corrosive nature of hydrogen peroxide (at higher concentrations), they have been experiencing corrosion throughout their sheds and drinkers. Using SCD helps mitigate this problem.

Comparison to Chlorine

Yes, we know stabilised chlorine dioxide has chlorine in its name, however SCD(stabilised chlorine dioxide) far exceeds the uses of chlorine.

Chlorine Dioxide is a top choice for water disinfection due to its superior effectiveness, safety, and versatility. Chlorine Dioxide boasts 2.5 times the oxidizing power of Chlorine, allowing it to neutralize a wider range of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and protozoa—at lower concentrations. Its high solubility ensures even distribution, disinfecting without producing harmful by-products.

Chlorine has some drawbacks, it can react with naturally occurring organic matter in water to form harmful by-products such as Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids, known to cause cancer and other health problems. Chlorine can leave an unpleasant odour and taste which nobody likes in their water!

Don’t just take our word for it! Here are some links to scientific articles;