Portable chlorine dioxide generator

摘要

The present invention provides a safe, disposable and biodegradable chlorine dioxide micro generator that uses water soluble paper and hydrogel or compressed cellulose encased in filter paper pouch. The chemicals are kept in a stabilize form until activated by the addition of water. Multiple levels of protection against early exposure to water such as a foil pouch and an impermeable outer container allow for the safe transportation and storage in small, ready for deployment amounts of the chemicals. Water permeated the chemical pack housing and dissolves the paper walls of the chemical pouch housing and then the water facilitates the reaction between the acid and the sodium chlorite to form chlorine dioxide gas as will be described further hereunder. Absorbent and permeable materials packaged around the chemicals provide for the safe containment of the chlorine dioxide solution, and the expeditious aeration and release of the chlorine dioxide gas, once the chemical reaction has been completed.

主权项

1. A system for generating chlorine dioxide, comprising:
a chemical pouch housing active chemical ingredients including sodium chlorite and an acid; a stabilizer coating said sodium chlorite and said acid to allow for water-free storage of the sodium chlorite and acid in close contact without allowing a reaction between the sodium chlorite and the acid; and said chemical pouch having a non-water resistant outer wall for allowing water to pass through said wall into said active chemical ingredients; wherein introduction of water to said active chemical ingredients activates said active chemical ingredients to form chlorine dioxide.