Preparation of Chlorine

Solutions

Disease Surveillance and Response Unit

Ministry of Health
October, 2018
 Introduction
 Chlorine is a chemical whose strong oxidizing properties
are used for disinfection
 It is found in the form of chlorine –generating products
described by its chlorine content
 Chlorine content should be labelled on the product’s
packaging and is expressed:
 In % of chlorine
 Chlorometric degrees (ochl)
 Parts per million (ppm)
 mg of active chlorine/litre
(1°chl = about 0.3% active chlorine; 1 ppm = 1 mg/l = 0.0001 %
active chlorine)
Introduction
 Introduction
 HTH & NaDCC are recommended because of
greater stability and high chlorine content
 Chlorinated lime and all forms of sodium
hypochlorite are unstable and do not store well
 All sodium hypochlorite solutions should be used
if they have been stored under good conditions
for less than 3/12 since manufacture
 Chlorine Preparation
 Chlorine is a very aggressive and corrosive
chemical
 Always wear protective clothing when handling
chlorine products and solutions- goggles, gloves,
apron, face mask

 Always prepare chlorine solutions in a well-

ventilated area, preferably in the open air
 Never use with detergent or acid solution
 Chlorine Preparation

 Use clean cold water

 Mix and let it stand for 30 min before use

 Avoid inhaling vapors and dust (ideally wear a

dust-face mask).
 It is advisable that only 1 person in charge of
preparation of the solutions per shift
Storage of Disinfecting Solutions
 Do not bring the dry product into contact with
organic materials (e.g. corpses) or fuels (= risk
of fire and explosion)
 Store the product in a dry and ventilated place

 Store the solution in a closed, opaque plastic

container (non-metallic) (e.g. jerry can).
 Clearly label and differentiate each container
solution to avoid accidents
Storage of Disinfecting Solutions
 Different colours can also be used to call
attention to the different concentrations of
solutions
 Containers should be fitted with lid and tap for
hygienic access to the solution
 Disinfection with Chlorine

 0.05%: Hand washing, dish rinsing and bathing

of soiled patients

 0.2%: Disinfecting floors, beds, clothes and

footbaths

 2%: Disinfecting of vomit, faeces and corpses

 Preparation of chlorine solutions using calcium
hypochlorite (HTH®) at 70% active chlorine

Solutions in % Preparation Procedure

of active
chlorine

2.0% 30g/litre – Put clean water into a plastic container.

300gm/10 litres
0.5% 7.5 g/litre – Add the chlorine powder to the water.
75 g/10 litres
150 g/20 litres – Close the plastic container.
0.2% 3g/litre
30g/10litres
– Mix well by moving the container.
0.05% 0.7 g/litre
7.5 g/10 litres – Allow deposits to settle and use
supernatant liquid.

– Store the solution in a closed non-metallic

Note 1 leveled soup
container, in a dark cool place.
spoon =+/- 15g
 Preparation of chlorine solutions using
Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

 To use only if NaDCC (Sodium dichloroisocyanurate) or

HTH (High test hypochlorite) are not available and
only if manufactured very recently (< 3
months), and stored under proper conditions.
Preparation using Sodium hypochlorite (bleach)

Solution in % of Preparation (volume of solution) Procedure

active chlorine
Using bleach at 3.5% Using bleach at 5%
active chlorine active chlorine
(e.g. JIK®) (e.g. ACE®)

0.2% 75 ml/litre 50 ml/litre Pour the volume of

0.75 litres/10 litres 1/2 litre/10 litres bleach solution into a
1.5 litres/20 litres 1 litres/20 litres plastic container.

Fill the container with

clean water and close
it.

0.05 % 14 ml/litre 10 ml/litre Store the solution in

1 litre/70 litres a closed non-metallic
1 litre/100 litres
container, in a cool
2litres/140 litres 2litres/200 litres dark
place
Thank You!