DISINFECTANT FOR DRINKABLE WATER, FOOD CONTACT, INDUSTRY, SPAS, SWIMMING POOLS AND AIR STERILIZATION

摘要

A tablet composition is provided that comprises a core encapsulated by a coating. The core comprises at least one metal chlorite and an effervescent agent dispersed in a composite matrix, and the coating comprises an acid source. The tablet composition can producing chlorine dioxide upon contacting with water, where the chlorine dioxide is retained in the water for an extended period to provide prolonged disinfecting effects. Compositions in powder form are also provided.