The oxidizing properties and radical nature of ClO2 make it an excellent virucidal and bactericidal agent. Most bacteria are not able to develop resistance against ClO2 as it reacts with biological thiols which play a vital role in all living organisms. Chlorine dioxide reacts with compounds within the cells and on the surface of cell membranes that contain oxidizable material, causing cell metabolism to be disrupted. Chlorine dioxide also reacts directly with disulphide bonds in the amino acids and the RNA in the cell. Chlorine dioxide kills microorganisms even when they are inactive. The oxidative load placed on the cells by the action of chlorine dioxide mean that most microorganisms are unable to build up resistance to chlorine dioxide. To learn more about Garratt-Callahan’s Formula 3110, please contact our office nearest you.