Experiment about hypochlorite removal
capacity of bamboo salt, solar salt, and
refined salt
The typical purification method for water we drink is chlorine
disinfection. It is way to put chlorine gas or chlorine compounds
in water directly. It’s well-known for its low cost compared to
other sterilization methods and it has an excellent disinfection
effect. However, if you put chlorine gas or chlorine dioxide (ClO 2 )
in water, hypochlorite is generated.
Cl 2 + H 2 O → HClO (hypochlorite) + HCl
In this process, chlorine reacts with the organic materials
in the water, and a carcinogen called trihalomethanes can be
generated. Once trihalomethanes enters the body, it doesn’t
decompose easily and accumulates in fat cells, causing DNA
transformation or degradation of immunity.
In addition, hypochlorite generates strong free radicals,
and decomposes the body’s fat cells and vitamin E. So it can
exacerbate atopic dermatitis, and causes acne, psoriasis, and
eczema, etc. It is often the cause of hair cracking or the loss
of elasticity and radiance in the hair because it destroys the
natural components of hair.
It was investigated if bamboo salt, solar salt, and refined salt
have the ability to decompose hypochlorite, which is harmful for
the human body.
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