Table 3.
Literature data on the reduction of bloodborne viruses following chlorine dioxide treatments at different times and concentrations.
| Chlorine Dioxide Concentration | Exposure Time | Viral Reduction | Author and Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 mg/L (in blood sample) | 5 min | Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (4 log) | Farr 1993 |
| 0.02% 30 mg/L |
10 min 5 min |
Hepatitis C Virus (periodontal device) (99.99%) Hepatitis C Virus (endoscopy device) (99.99%) |
Watamoto 2013 Isomoto 1998 |
| 24 mg/L (Aseptrol®) | 5 min | Hepatitis B Virus (99.99%) | Ebonwu 2010 |