Chlorine Test Strips

From Instruments Direct, a pack of individual Chlorine test strips designed for measuring the concentration levels of chlorine in water or a solution. The chlorine test strips are made from potassium Iodide starch paper which allows the easy detection of strong oxidizers like chlorine. These testing strips are easy to use and provide accurate results within a few seconds.

SUPPLIED_WITH : Colour chart

What is Chlorine used for?

Chlorine, due to its excellent physical properties is used in a wide variety of industries as an anti-septic and highly efficient disinfectant. Chlorine is used to make drinking water safe by killing germs, bacteria and parasites. It is also used to treat swimming pools and hot tubs by killing waterborne pathogens.

How to use the test strip

• Take a single testing strip and briefly dip the end into the sample solution or using a pipette place a few drops on the paper itself.
• Remove the test strip from the solution and carefully remove any excess liquid
• Expose the indicator strip to the air
• Compare the test strip with the supplied colour chart
• Full range from 10, 50, 100 and 200 ppm
• The paper will turn from white to blue, to Violette, and darker purple depending on the concentration.

Features and Benefits

• Accurate, rapid results
• Easy and simple to use
• Dip and read in seconds
• Clear visual indication of levels detected
• Supplied in a plastic tube of 100 strips
• Pocket-sized lightweight vial

Applications

These test strips are used to detect the concentration levels of chlorine in drinking water, swimming pools, hot tubs and other solutions. The measurement and control is vital for the health and safety of employees and the general public. Some of the most common applications are

• Swimming pools and hot tubs
• Food processing plants
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Laboratories and hospitals
• Kitchens and restaurants
• Calibration laboratories
• Domestic disinfection of surfaces floors and bathrooms