Chlorine Dioxide — properties & hazards overview
Boiling point
~ 11 °C (decomposes)
Nature
Strong oxidizer
Stability
Explosive above ~10% v/v in air
Water solubility
Moderate (→ chlorite/chlorate)
Toxicity
high (respiratory/eye)
Flammability
not flammable; oxidizer/Expl.
Chronic risk
generally low
Environmental
oxidant; chlorite/chlorate
| Property | Value / Note |
|---|---|
| Physical state | Yellow-green gas; strong odour; liquefies near ambient; decomposes when concentrated/heated. |
| Reactivity | Powerful oxidant; violent with reducing agents/organics; explosive decomposition at elevated % v/v. |
| Uses | Bleaching, disinfection, odour control. |
*Generate on-site at low concentration; design to prevent pockets/accumulation.