Why is ACL® a preferred chlorine source for cleaning products and detergents?
What is ACL®?
ACL® is a range of chlorinated isocyanurates from OxyChem that are typically used as a concentrated source of chlorine in various applications. ACL® products are excellent for use in bleaches, detergents, cleaners, and sanitizers. The number designated with ACL® grade is the approximate available chlorine in the product.
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Explore ACL® Chlorinated Isocyanurates from OxyChem
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| Chemical Name | Trichloro(iso) cyanuric acid | Sodium dichloro-(iso)cyanurate | Sodium dichloro-(iso)cyanurate dihydrate |
| Registration Numbers | EPA No.: 935-37 CAS No.: 87-90-1 | EPA No.: 935-36 CAS No.: 2893-78-9 | EPA No.: 935-38 CAS No.: 51580-86-0 |
| Available Chlorine, % | >90 | 62.5 | 55.5 |
| Assay, % | 99 | >97 | >99 |
| Cyanuric Acid, % | 55.5 | 58.6 | 50.4 |
| Inerts % | <1 | <3 | <1 |
| Solubility at 25 °C (gm/100gm H20 ) | 1.2 | 24 | 28 |
| pH, 1% Solution at 25 °C | 3.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Available Forms | Regular, Granular, and Extra Granular | Granular and Extra Granular | Granular and Extra Granular |
ACL® Applications in HI&I Cleaners and Detergents
| Laundry bleaches: | |
 | Widely used as bleaching agents in industrial and institutional dry bleach formulations, especially in cotton fabric bleaches. They offer high solubility, a rapid rate of solution, and bleaching efficiency as high as hypochlorites. ACL® is also safer to use as it causes less fabric damage than hypochlorites if accidentally spilled directly on fabrics. |
| Machine dishwashing detergents: | |
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| General-purpose cleaners and sanitizers | |
 | Highly effective in removing odor, stains, and proteinaceous soils when used in HIC cleaning formulations. The chlorine releasing agents also offer germicidal activity equivalent to sodium hypochlorite solutions. ACL® is stable over a broader pH range and used at lower addition levels. |
The FDA has approved the use of ACL® for the preparation of sanitizing solutions on food-processing equipment, utensils, and other food contact as specified in Article Four under Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations within the conditions prescribed. Any product labeled or intended for use as a disinfectant or sanitizer requires registration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Comparison of chlorine donor chemicals:
| Property | Elemental Chlorine | Calcium Hypochlorite | Sodium Hypochlorite (Liquid Bleach) | ||
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Chlorine content | High | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Easy to use | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Non cloudy | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
No scale formation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Long storage life | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Low total dissolved solids | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Safe to store and handle | ✔ | ✔ |