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    The document provides instructions for preparing chlorine solutions of different concentrations using calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite. Proper safety precautions are outlined when handling chlorine products and solutions. Storage recommendations are also provided to prevent accidents and ensure solution stability.

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    The document provides instructions for preparing chlorine solutions of different concentrations using calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite. Proper safety precautions are outlined when handling chlorine products and solutions. Storage recommendations are also provided to prevent accidents and ensure solution stability.

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    The document provides instructions for preparing chlorine solutions of different concentrations using calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite. Proper safety precautions are outlined when handling chlorine products and solutions. Storage recommendations are also provided to prevent accidents and ensure solution stability.

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    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!

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