DXL 5% HIGH-PERFORMANCE ODORLESS CHLORINATED DISINFECTANT

DXL 5% Description — High-Performance Odorless Chlorinated Biocide

At Quimiconsult we manufacture DXL 5%, a high-performance chlorinated biocide — a broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide — formulated for disinfection in the food industry and water treatment, with one distinguishing feature: it is odorless at proper use doses. DXL 5% is a slightly amber, low-foam liquid, highly soluble in water and stable, with a minimum active content of 5% (available chlorine). Its formula is wetting and penetrating, so it ensures disinfection even on microporous surfaces, crevices and joints where microorganisms and biofilms hide beyond the reach of a simple rinse.

What sets DXL 5% apart from conventional chlorine is precisely its odorless profile at the use dose: traditional hypochlorite leaves the characteristic chlorine smell that can transfer to food or bother staff, while DXL 5% completes its bactericidal action without leaving any residual odor or taste when the dose and contact time are respected. This makes it ideal for disinfecting fruits, vegetables, eggs and food-contact surfaces, as well as process and recirculation water, where its low foam also prevents interference with pumps, sensors and automatic dosing systems.

DXL 5% is manufactured in Monterrey, Nuevo León, holds SAGARPA (SADER) certification / registration for use in food processing, and comes with a technical data sheet (FT/TDS), safety data sheet (HDS/SDS) and certificate of analysis (CoA) per batch, with shipping throughout Mexico. For anyone looking for an odorless chlorinated biocide, a high-performance chlorinated bactericide, a chlorinated sanitizer for the food industry or DXL 5%, this is the technical answer from the Quimiconsult catalog.

What is DXL 5%? An odorless chlorinated biocide

DXL 5% belongs to the family of chlorinated biocides for industrial and food use (also referred to as a chlorinated sanitizer). Its broad-spectrum bactericidal and fungicidal action targets bacteria, yeasts and molds, deactivating the essential cell functions of microorganisms by permeating their membrane and cell wall. Compared with a conventional sodium hypochlorite-based disinfectant, DXL 5% stands out for two advantages: its odorless profile at use doses and its ability to penetrate microporous surfaces, where biofilms and microorganisms tend to lodge.

People looking for this product use terms such as DXL, DXL 5%, DXL5, chlorinated biocide, high-performance chlorinated biocide, odorless chlorinated biocide, DXL 5% chlorinated biocide or chlorinated sanitizer. Its typical users are quality, food safety and hygiene managers at fruit and vegetable processing plants, egg plants, packing houses, dairy product plants and industrial water treatment areas.

DXL 5% technical specifications and physicochemical properties

Description:
Chlorinated bactericide / biocide (bactericide and fungicide)

Appearance:
Liquid, slightly amber

Active ingredient:
Minimum 5.0% (range 4.75 – 5.55%)

Odor:
Slight chlorine odor when concentrated; odorless at use doses

pH (1.0% solution):
9.90 – 10.40

Density:
1.05 – 1.10 g/cc

Foam:
Low

Solubility:
High in water

Volatility of the active:
Non-volatile actives (pre-dilution with no risk of vapors)

CAS number:
7782-50-5

Certification:
SAGARPA (SADER)

Quimiconsult SKU:
INPTF090

The exact values for each batch are stated on the certificate of analysis (CoA). DXL 5% containers come with FDA Approved documentation (ES-EN).

Key properties include: stability in solution, low foam (relevant for CIP and recirculation systems), penetration into microporous surfaces and non-volatile actives, which allow it to be pre-diluted in water to obtain low-concentration solutions without generating vapors. It is stable under normal storage conditions, although its active content may decrease with prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or high temperatures.

How does DXL 5% work? Mechanism of microbial deactivation

Penetration and wetting. Thanks to its wetting and penetrating capacity and high solubility, the DXL 5% solution reaches the micropores, cracks and joints of stainless steel, plastic or rubber surfaces, where biofilms and microorganisms lodge.

Deactivation of essential cell functions. The chlorinated agent permeates the membrane and cell wall and interferes with the metabolic and structural processes of the microorganism, deactivating its respiration, replication and membrane integrity — a fast, broad-spectrum action against bacteria, yeasts and molds.

Disinfection with no residual odor. Unlike conventional chlorine, DXL 5% completes its bactericidal action without releasing the volatile compounds responsible for the chlorine smell, as long as the dose and contact time are respected — preventing odor or taste transfer to food.

DXL 5% applications in the food industry and water treatment

Disinfection of fruits, vegetables and produce

Disinfection when washing vegetables (cucumber, tomato, squash, carrot), fruits, legumes, tubers and roots, reducing the surface microbial load without leaving residual odor or taste — a critical requirement on packing lines and for export products.

Egg processing

In egg processing plants, DXL 5% disinfects the shell and contact surfaces, helping control the microbial load associated with this product within food safety programs.

Dairy products and packing houses

Disinfection of surfaces, equipment, utensils and molds in dairy product plants and packing houses, fitting into cleaning and sanitation programs without adding odor to the environment or the product.

Industrial and recirculation water

Control of the microbial load in industrial and food-use water and in recirculation systems, where the low foam of DXL 5% prevents interference with pumps, sensors and automatic dosing systems.

Facilities, production equipment, utensils and molds

Disinfection of food plant facilities, production equipment, utensils and molds, penetrating crevices and joints where microorganisms hide between production cycles. It fits into CIP and COP cleaning programs that require a disinfection step without odor residues.

DXL 5% directions for use and dosage

DXL 5% is applied after cleaning the surfaces or equipment, leaving it in contact with the area to be disinfected for the necessary time and then rinsing. Reference doses (TDS):

• Disinfection of stainless steel surfaces: 200 ppm for a maximum of 30 minutes.
• Extended disinfection (equipment flooding, recirculation water or continuous process): 5 – 8 ppm solution for a maximum of 12 hours at room temperature.

DXL 5% can be pre-dissolved in water to obtain low-concentration solutions and optimize its use; since its actives are non-volatile, pre-dilution is carried out with no risk of generating vapors. The exact concentration should be adjusted according to the organic load of the water or surface to be treated (the more organic matter, the higher the consumption of the active and the lower the available residual). Periodic monitoring of residual available chlorine is recommended to confirm that the dose maintains the effective level throughout the contact time.

DXL 5% competitive advantages

• Odorless at use doses: prevents odor or taste transfer to food and improves working conditions for staff.
• Penetration into microporous surfaces: reaches biofilms and microorganisms beyond the reach of a simple rinse.
• Low foam: compatible with CIP and recirculation systems, without interfering with pumps or sensors.
• Broad spectrum: effective against bacteria, yeasts and molds.
• Non-volatile actives: pre-dilution and handling without generating vapors.
• Preserves the shelf life and organoleptic characteristics of the finished product in the applications where it is used.
• SAGARPA (SADER) registration: backing for its use in food processing.

DXL 5% compared with other chlorinated disinfectants

DXL 5% vs. conventional sodium hypochlorite: hypochlorite produces the characteristic chlorine smell and loses stability faster in diluted solution; DXL 5% maintains its bactericidal action with no perceptible odor at use doses, preventing odor or taste transfer to sensitive food products.

DXL 5% vs. on-site generated chlorine dioxide: chlorine dioxide systems require two-component mixing equipment and a higher initial investment; DXL 5% is a ready-to-use product, which simplifies dosing logistics in plants that do not need continuous high-volume generation.

DXL 5% vs. quaternary ammonium compounds (Sanidet): quats offer good residual persistence on surfaces but lower penetration into established biofilms; DXL 5% complements those programs when a deeper shock action on microporous surfaces is required.

DXL 5% compatibility with materials and other products

• Compatible with: stainless steel, food-grade plastics, CIP and recirculation systems.
• Incompatible with: ammonia and amines (risk of toxic gases), strong acids and other disinfectants mixed directly in the same container.

Never mix DXL 5% with other cleaning or disinfection products without first checking chemical compatibility: some combinations (especially with ammonia or acids) can generate hazardous gases or reduce the effectiveness of both products. Each product is applied in its own step of the sanitation protocol.

DXL 5% safety, handling and storage

DXL 5% must be handled according to its current Safety Data Sheet (HDS/SDS). Avoid direct contact with skin and mucous membranes and wear safety glasses and gloves (nitrile or PVC) during handling and dosing; it may cause skin and eye irritation. In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water for several minutes; if swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical attention; if inhaled, move to a ventilated area. See the emergency number and H/P statements in the current SDS.

Critical incompatibility: do not mix with ammonia, amines or strong acids (risk of toxic gases). Waste and empty containers must be triple-rinsed before disposal in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

Storage: in a cool, dry, ventilated place, in the original closed container, protected from direct sunlight and high temperatures, which can degrade the active content. Complies with NOM-018-STPS-2015 / GHS; the full classification must be taken from the current SDS.

Frequently asked questions about DXL 5%

What is DXL 5% and what is it used for?

It is a high-performance chlorinated biocide (bactericide and fungicide, ~5% active) manufactured by Quimiconsult, odorless at use doses, for disinfecting fruits, vegetables, eggs, surfaces, equipment and process water in the food industry, with SAGARPA registration.

Why is it called "odorless"?

Because, unlike conventional chlorine, it completes its bactericidal action without releasing the volatile compounds that cause the chlorine smell when the dose and contact time are respected, preventing odor or taste transfer to food. The concentrate has a slight chlorine odor; the "odorless" profile refers to use doses.

What dose is it used at?

As a reference: 200 ppm for up to 30 minutes on stainless steel surfaces; and 5 – 8 ppm for up to 12 hours for extended disinfection. The dose is adjusted according to the organic load, and monitoring residual available chlorine is recommended.

Can it be mixed with other disinfectants?

Mixing it directly with other products in the same container is not recommended, especially with ammonia, amines or strong acids (risk of toxic gases). Each product is applied in its own step of the protocol.

How do I know if the dose is sufficient?

By monitoring the residual available chlorine in the treated water or surface; if the organic load is high, product consumption will be higher and the dose or contact time may need to be adjusted.

Does it leave an odor or taste residue on food?

No, when the dose and contact time are respected: that is precisely what sets it apart from conventional chlorine.

Where to buy DXL 5% in Mexico?

At Quimiconsult we are direct manufacturers, with availability from Monterrey, Nuevo León, and shipping throughout Mexico. Contact us at +52 (81) 8105 0063 for a quote, technical data sheet and dosing advice.

DXL 5% presentations

DXL 5% is available in 20 L and 50 L jugs, 200 L drums and 1,000 L totes, with FDA Approved (ES-EN) containers, and in bulk by agreement for continuous consumption; a sample for technical evaluation is also available. We serve orders from Monterrey, Nuevo León, with shipping throughout Mexico.

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Why buy DXL 5% from Quimiconsult?

Quimiconsult is a Mexican company with more than 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals and a direct manufacturer of a complete family of disinfectants, sanitizers and biocides for the food industry and water treatment. When you buy DXL 5% from Quimiconsult you get:

• An odorless, broad-spectrum chlorinated biocide with specified active content and a CoA per batch, in FDA Approved (ES-EN) containers.
• SAGARPA (SADER) registration for use in food processing.
• In-house manufacturing with an R&D laboratory, with the option to adjust the formulation to your process.
• Technical support to validate the dosing protocol in your plant.
• Availability and nationwide logistics from Monterrey, Nuevo León, and the complete disinfection and sanitation family from a single supplier.

Does your fruit and vegetable, egg, dairy or water treatment plant need an odorless chlorinated biocide? Contact us at +52 (81) 8105 0063: we will recommend the right dose for your process, with technical documentation and delivery throughout Mexico.

Related products

DXL 5% is part of Quimiconsult's disinfection and sanitation portfolio. Related products:

• Anticel Peracetic Acid (5% / 15%) — chlorine-free, no-rinse, broad-spectrum oxidizing sanitizer for surfaces and equipment.
• Sanidet / Quaternary Ammonium — sanitizers with residual persistence for surfaces and facilities.
• CIP/COP cleaning detergents (CLK Premium, DGR Active, Optifoam) — for the cleaning step prior to disinfection with DXL 5%.
• PBTC / sequestrants and antiscalants — for treating process and recirculation water.

Looking for an odorless chlorinated biocide or want to build a complete cleaning and disinfection program? Contact us and we will review the options in our catalog for your process.