MSM for Bio-Security

Chlorine Dioxide is the Most Suitable Molecule (MSM) for Livestock Biosecurity

Chlorine dioxide is widely recognized as one of the most advanced oxidizing biocides available for livestock biosecurity. Its unique chemistry makes it highly effective across water sanitation, surface disinfection, biofilm control, and disease prevention programs.

Truly Broad-Spectrum Microbial Kill

Chlorine Dioxide is effective against:

• Bacteria (Gram-positive & Gram-negative)
• Bacterial spores
• Viruses (enveloped & non-enveloped)
• Fungi
• Yeasts
• Mold
• Protozoa

This comprehensive spectrum of activity ensures protection against the full range of livestock pathogens, something many conventional disinfectants cannot consistently deliver.

Performance Independent of Water pH

Unlike chlorine-based sanitizers, Chlorine Dioxide’s efficacy is not dependent on water pH.

• No acidification required for optimal performance
• Consistent disinfection across varying water qualities
• Reliable control of waterborne diseases

This makes it ideal for drinking water sanitation systems in poultry, swine, dairy, and other livestock operations.

Extremely Fast and Potent Action (Low CT Value)

Chlorine Dioxide acts rapidly often achieving microbial inactivation within seconds to under a minute at low concentrations.

• Effective at very low doses (ppm levels)
• Lower CT (Concentration × Time) requirement compared to many disinfectants
• Rapid pathogen knockdown

This allows for efficient, economical, and high-impact biosecurity programs.

Superior Biofilm Penetration and Control

Biofilms are one of the biggest challenges in livestock water systems and equipment sanitation.

Chlorine Dioxide:

• Penetrates and disrupts established biofilms
• Inactivates microorganisms embedded within the biofilm matrix
• Prevents biofilm reformation when properly maintained

As a dissolved gas, it diffuses effectively through biofilm layers, eliminating hidden microbial reservoirs and improving overall hygiene standards.

No Documented Microbial Resistance Development

One of the most important advantages of Chlorine Dioxide is its multi-target oxidative mechanism.

Multi-Site Attack Mechanism

Chlorine Dioxide simultaneously damages:

• Cell membranes
• Proteins and enzymes
• Amino acids
• Essential metabolic components

Because it attacks multiple critical structures at once, microorganisms cannot adapt through single genetic changes.

Rapid Action

Its fast kill time prevents microbes from mounting defensive responses.

External Oxidative Reaction

Chlorine Dioxide reacts directly with cellular components upon contact. It does not rely on entering the cell, meaning organisms cannot block, pump out, or enzymatically degrade it unlike antibiotics or some chemical disinfectants.

For these reasons, rotation with other sanitizers is generally not required when Chlorine Dioxide is used correctly within a biosecurity protocol.