The safe use of GO₂^TM

GO₂ is a 4,000 ppm chlorine dioxide. This concentrate must be handled with care and all procedures must be followed according to the product label and the GO₂MSDS.

General Safety Guidelines

• ALWAYS FOLLOW MSDS GUIDELINES (see Download page)
• Avoid high aqueous concentrations, above 1000 mg/l
• Use at recommended levels (or <10.0 ppm)
• Maintain ventilation
• Use at lowest possible temperature
• Careful choice of generation method
• Provide good and on-going training

Preparation of the GO₂ 4,000 ppm solution

• Always read the MSDS and follow the safety instructions
• Write the date of production on the label of the container

Step 1:

• Fill container with exactly the amount of water as specified on the used jars/pails to be used
• Check temperature table on jars/pails (Min 68F - 20C)

Step 2:

• First add GO₂ component A to the water.
  Do not inhale above open pails/jars.
• Next, add GO₂ component B to the water
• Close container tightly
• Do not stir or mix the water or shake the container
• Wait according to timetable instructions:
  

Step 3:

• Shake small containers gently, or stir/mix larger containers slowly
• Beware of ClO2 gas release during mixing
• GO₂ solution is now ready for dosing.
• Store in Cool and Dark place

OSHA limits for ClO2 in air

Controlling Off-gassing

• Off-gassing is A function of temperature and concentration
• Chlorine dioxide solubility increases at lower temperature
• Maintain solution temperature below 100°F
• Monitors are readily available from various vendors