Ultralox – an active form of chlorine that works as a biocide

Ultralox or Ultralox40^® is an approved hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the active form of chlorine. Approved for potable water. Approved for process water. Article 95 compliant. Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) approved.

It is ideal for use in water hygiene and pipework treatment applications, where it quickly eradicates Legionella and other microbes. Ultralox is widely used across NHS sites.

Further validation

HSG 274 states that “hypochlorous acid (HOCl), the form of chlorine that is most effective as a biocide”. Ultralox is effective at breaking down the biofilms which harbour pathogens.

Feature / application

• Colourless
• Used on domestic cold water systems
• Used on domestic hot water systems
• Low hazard
• Breaks down biofilm at nominal operating conditions
• Inhibits biofilm regeneration
• Residual effectiveness against Legionella and Pseudomonas
• Simple to monitor and dose
• Shock dose solution
• Emergency disinfection solution
• Critical application solution
• Retrofit permanent secondary disinfection solution
• Skid system control and dosing (1 x 25Kg or 2 x 25Kg or 1 x 200L options)
• Larger applications >25m3/day available