Why use a true gas vs. a vapor?
Our chlorine dioxide systems offer quick and complete gas dispersion. Complete Coverage – With chlorine dioxide gas, there are no issues with tight, hidden or difficult to reach areas. Temperature Gradients – With chlorine dioxide gas, there are no issues with temperature or temperature gradients. As a gas, it does not condense out as VHP does. With as little as one-degree temperature gradient, VHP concentration can be affected. With VHP, this small temperature difference can cause different concentrations throughout the chamber. Aeration Time – Since chlorine dioxide is a true gas and cannot condense on the chamber surfaces, the aeration is far quicker. There is no need to wait for the condensed sterilant on the chamber surfaces to transform back into the vapor state and then be carried out of the chamber.
Our chlorine dioxide gas systems offer quick and complete gas dispersion. Complete Coverage – With chlorine dioxide gas, there are no issues with tight, hidden or difficult to reach areas. Temperature Gradients – With chlorine dioxide gas, there are no issues with temperature or temperature gradients. As a gas, it does not condense out as VHP does. With as little as one-degree temperature gradient, VHP concentration can be affected. With VHP, this small temperature difference can cause different concentrations throughout the chamber. Aeration Time – Since chlorine dioxide gas is a true gas and cannot condense on the chamber surfaces, the aeration is far quicker. There is no need to wait for the condensed sterilant on the chamber surfaces to transform back into the vapor state and then be carried out of the chamber.
