TECHNICAL CHEMICAL INFORMATION PAPER Ref: TC4/PR 10/09
With increasing concerns covering the use of Halogens (Chlorine, Bromine & Fluoride) being applied in both domestic & commercial pool & spas more attention is slowly being paid to ‘Non Chlorine’ donors.
Surex International have been leaders in the use of ‘new age’ per-oxygen chemistry from the late 1980’s and have been instrumental in their development in both granular and tablet form which have been proven to be as effective as Chlorine and generally less expensive.
Surex 002 Oxy-sure™ and Surex 002 Oxy-pure™ are both inorganic materials, safe to use, effective with both ecological and environmental qualities beneficial to asthmatics, dermatitis and other allergy suffers.
Equally the compounds are far less aggressive than Chlorine based materials, compatible and far more comfortable to bathe in.
Surex 002 has certain chemical control parameters that should be noted.
Chlorine (Cl2)
Range of compound affectivity 7.4 – 7.8 pH.
If over 8 mg/lt/ppm you will loose 25% of your donor.
Bromine (Br)
Range of compound affectivity 5 to 9 pH.
If over 9 mg/lt/ppm you will loose 25% of your donor.
(Remember Bromine is 50% less effective than Chlorine.)
Surex 002
Range of compound affectivity 2 to 13.5 pH with no loss of oxidising potential.
The versatility of Surex 002
The material is odourless in both water and the atmosphere.
The material will not bleach or burn the grass.
The material can be recycled – Chlorine, Bromine & Fluoride cannot.
The water ways of the UK are being polluted by Halogens when dumped down the drain.
They affect local water treatment plants, riverbeds, reed beds, fishery organisations – they add more grief to further effluent by some of the 20 odd water authorities monitored by Water UK where some have recorded heavy penalties for the abuse of their actions.
Surex 002 will not effect the Ecology or the Environment when put ‘down the drain’.
Surex International have recycled Surex 002 some 2 to 3 times.
Surex 002 will not bleach bathing costumes, swimmers will not experience ‘split ends’ to their hair.
Surex 002 has little if any effect on the skin, eyes and lungs.
The material is far, far less aggressive on pool and spa equipment generally.
With the application of Surex 002 in hard water areas very little if any pool acid (Sodium Bisulphate) is used with the application of Surex 002 into pool and spa waters, this saves on chemical additive costs.
You can swim within two hours.
Chlorine can be used in conjunction with Surex 002 as a ‘shock’ dose but you cannot swim comfortably for a minimum of 1 to 2 days.
Surex International use Surex 002 to ‘burn’ out combine chlorine levels if out of line in leisure clubs, schools etc allowing swimmers to swim comfortably within 1 to 2 hours with out discomfort.
Surex International use Surex 002 in canine convalescence indoor pools, greyhound training pools & equestrian exercise pools, it can be applied to certain fish and aquatic animal applications.
Surex 002 can be used in hydrotherapy & in jetted and whirl pool house hold baths.
Surex 002 versatility is extended with its support as a back up to salt water generators, ionic purifiers, ozone generators in spas and pools, ultra violet (UV) units, Bromine and Chlorine tablets feeders.
Surex 002 is also used with Redox controllers where Surex International have been using its own in house Chemtrol System™ for some 15 years in both domestic and commercially run pools.
Surex International have formulated its own Ecological and Environmentally additive which is Sure 002 Plus™ which can be added to sand filters to slowly buffer any low Total Alkalinity (T.A.) problems in acid conditions over a period of 2 to 3 months to support the Surex 002 programme.
Surex are leaders in the manufacture & supply of water treatment chemicals & products covering the ecology which include gel block technology such as LeBloc™ that incorporates a phosphate remover, TLC ™ cleaning Paste that covers multiple applications, as does Aquastik™ and our most versatile product – The Water Wizard™ magnetic conditioner – a rare earth non electrical unit that lasts forever.
Because Surex International’s experience in chemical applications we suggest that spa owners try the use of Surex Sauna Silk, a non oil based Eucalyptus essence, which added to spa waters at a low level volume clears bronchial tracts to the lungs.
It is compatible with Surex 002 it has no effect on the environment, non hazardous and can create a ‘state of karma’.
Another relief for asthmatics.
You can’t do that with Chlorine.
Whilst covering the issue of per-oxygen’s it should be noted that Hydrogen Peroxide which is inorganic is sold into the pool & spa industry & approved by BISTHA is a class 5.1 oxidising material.
Under present EEC (BPD) Hydrogen Peroxide should not exceed 100 volume (30%) whilst at 135 volume (35%) it is dangerous to handle and a danger if in contact with the eyes.
Non Chlorine chemical additives.
It should be noted that there are alternative chemical systems on the market that are classed as Non Chlorine.
Surex International have over the years seen them come & seen them go therefore respectfully suggest that pool & spa owners check out their validity before purchasing.
Alternative compounds.
Copper Sulphate crystals & liquid.
Toxic to humans, animals & fish.
Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate liquid (CUSo4 5H20)
Classed as poisonous.
Even the above still require a level of Chlorine in their makeup to be a safe guard.
Incidentally veterinary canine users advise the use of Chlorine in indoor doggy convalescence ‘pools’. Dogs have lungs and can take in Trihalomethanes (THMS) apart from irritating their eyes and affecting their coats.
Trihalomethanes are toxic.
Swimmers can take THMS in both indoor & outdoor pools through their skin.
Again on technical academic interest Surex 002 Oxy-Sure™ & Surex 002 Oxy-Pure™ will within the Biocidal Directive coverage will pass 7 out of 7 Chlorine only achieves only 3½ – 4 passes.
Asthmatics are affected by Chlorine with indoor applications particularly life guards, plant operators in badly ventilated indoor areas.
The first ½ metre over the pool surface area cannot be suitably vented causes problems to indoor bathers particularly with pre-natal mother and unborn child swimmers as advocated by the government.
Nitrogen Trichloride is difficult to control and if not suitably controlled Trihalomethanes (THMS) will appear.
Surex 002 cannot produce Trihalomethanes or the associated problems of Nitrogen Trichloride.
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RECOMMENDED SIZE PACKS COVERING THE USE AND APPLICATION OF
SUREX 002 OXY-SURE™
Codes
OXY 1 Internal bathroom whirl-pool & jetted baths.
Domestic & commercial ‘fill & drain’ application.
Disinfection against Legionaries disease.
Indoor & outdoor domestic spas & wooden hot tubs up to 2250 lts
(500 gallons).
The application of Sodium Thiosulphate will not be required to
de-chlorinate.
Outdoor domestic above ground pools up to 9000 lts
(2000 gallons).
The application of Sodium Thiosulphate will not be required to
de-chlorinate.
Indoor domestic & commercial low gallonage water holding tanks
up to 4500lts (1000 Gallons). Disinfection against
Legionaries disease.
The application of Sodium Thiosulphate will not be required to
de-chlorinate.
OXY 5 Outdoor domestic above ground pools up to 22500 Lts
(5000 gallons).
Indoor inground concrete, fibre-glass or liner pools.
Outdoor inground concrete, fibre glass or liner pools.
Inground outdoor & indoor learner pools & diver practise pools.
Indoor domestic & commercial plastic moulded floatation tanks
with filtration systems on a ‘drain & fill ‘basis.
Indoor ‘communal baptismal pools on a ‘drain & fill’ basis
Indoor & outdoor pools with Surex Chemtrol™ automatic dosing
system.
OXY 25 Large domestic inground, indoor or outdoor pools.
Indoor commercial pools with Surex Chemtrol ™ automatic dosing
systems.
Equestrian exercise pools and certain fish and aquatic animal
applications in pools & ponds.
25kg sacks – palletised for inland distribution or for exportation
applications.
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