Horticulture

OXINE®

Proven waterborne plant pathogen control for the horticulture industry

OXINE® is a state-of-the-art formulation that controls plant pathogens in irrigation waters throughout the facility. The unique and proprietary blend of oxychloro compounds in OXINE® provides rapid, effective control of organisms such as Pythium, Phytophthora, and a host of others that affect growers.

OXINE® is uniquely effective against biofilm. It breaks biofilms attachment to surfaces then penetrates and dissolves the biofilm and attacks the organisms within. The normal results are bacteria and biofilm-free pipes, emitters and cooling pads which insures consistent water flow which can mean healthier plants.

OXINE® activation with BCI’s patented activation and delivery systems generates a solution containing chlorine dioxide with the following benefits:

• Efficacious on organisms of concern in horticulture
• Superior biofilm control
• Ability to enhance water quality
• Low corrosion potential
• Effectiveness over a broad pH range (1-10)
• Resistance against neutralization from organic load

Applications

• Closed loop systems / Irrigation Systems / Facility disinfection
• Water systems disinfectant for biofilm removal and control.
• Bacterial, mold and odor control throughout the facility.

Organisms Controlled

Pythium, Erwinia, Colletotrichum, Rhizoctonia, Cylindrocladium, Phytophthora, Ralstonia, Thielaviopsis, Alternaria, Xanthomonas, and Botrytis.

Concentrate Properties

Concentration: 2.0 – 2.1% available chlorine dioxide
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Odor: Very faint chlorinous odor
pH Concentrate: of 8.2 – 8.5
Freezing point: 25.2 ºF (-3.78 ºC)
Solubility in water: Complete
Evaporation rate: Comparable to water,
Very low acute toxicity (EPA Cat. III),
Non-flammable, non-explosive, stable solution
NFPA Rating:

Concentration Test Kit

Concentration of Oxine® in process waters can be conveniently monitored using BCI’s Oxine® Test Kit.

Activation

Activation involves lowering the pH of the concentrate with phosphoric, hydrochloric or any other acid. Activation may be accomplished manually for low volume batch applications.