Control of Microorganisms in Irrigation Pipes Conventional chlorine, bromine and non-oxidising biocides are very poor at controlling microorganisms in irrigation pipes because of short contact times unless dosed at very high concentrations. Even at high dose rates, these disinfectants do not control biofilm. High concentrations of disinfectant in irrigation water are also potentially harmful to the plants being irrigated. Most non-oxidising biocides are unacceptable for spraying on to food crops. XzioX® overcomes all these problems. It is effective against algae, bacteria, bacterial spores, fungi, protozoa and viruses and is the method of disinfection that is most effective at controlling biofilm. XzioX® remains effective over a wide pH range from about 4 to 10. In addition, to these benefits, when used at high enough dose rates XzioX® will disinfect hard surfaces preventing the spread of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and viruses.Xziox Chlorine Dioxide production and delivery systems offer an “ultrapure” level of chlorine dioxide that is cost effective, safe and easy to apply in a wide variety of food preparation processes, offering a superior alternative to chlorine, bromine and traditional chlorine dioxide generator technologies. Because of the versatility of XzioX, we are able to use our current technology in a number of stages throughout application. Xziox chlorine dioxide has the best performance at the lowest concentration of all the disinfectants/sanitisers tested. This is maintained against a wide spectrum of pathogens found throughout the food industry.
