Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) Handling Design, Loading & Installation

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What is hypochlorous acid?

Hypochlorous acid, also referred to as electrolyzed water (EW), is a weak acid that forms when chlorine dissolves in water, forming hypochlorite. It contains 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) which is a very strong oxidizer for bleaching textiles and is effective in cleaning stains and killing microorganisms, such as bacteria and molds. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) has been found to have strong disinfection properties when dissolved in water. In most cases, hypochlorous acid is non-toxic and has been identified as an effective cleaning agent and sanitizer. Recently it has also been identified in clinical studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency as an effective disinfectant against COVID-19.

In the United States, HOCl is a “tight-fill” (closed-loop) loading and unloading operation in which the product is loaded into rail cars via chemical hoses or 3” stainless steel loading arms. If not handled properly, HOCl can cause serious injuries and personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended. Additionally, because operators access equipment from the top of vehicles during the loading process, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure operator safety and increased efficiency. HOCl is typically shipped in 26,000 gallon DOT-103 rubber lined, insulated or non-insulated tank cars with safety valves.  The rails cars themselves are ~ 9′ outside diameter with an overall length of ~45’ to 50′, with a 6’ x 6’ center opening or off-set crash box openings.


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