How Chlorgon/KDF Shower Filters work
KDF/Chlorgon shower filters work on a similar principle to a Catalytic Converter in an automobile. In shower filtration free-chlorine is converted into a harmless chloride. The scientific name for this chemical reaction is known as “Reduction-Oxidation”, commonly referred to as Redox.
Redox reactions can be chemically complex. Simply stated, during a Redox reaction electrons are transferred between molecules, creating new elements. For instance, when free-chlorine comes in contact with the filtration media, it is changed into a benign, water-soluble chloride. This reaction changes free-chlorine to a larger chloride element. Too large to evaporate or be absorbed by the skin. It is then carried harmlessly through the water supply.
Redox Filtration Medias
a) Chlorgon is one type of Redox filtration media. Chlorgon converts free chlorine and some combined chlorines, such as sodium hypochlorite (liquid swimming pool chlorine), to a harmless chloride. Chlorgon also works well in a variety of temperatures from hot to cold.
b) Kinetic Degradation Fluxion, or KDF, is another type of Redox filtration media. KDF converts free chlorine to a harmless chloride. This media of high-purity copper-zinc formulations is used in pretreatment, primary treatment, and wastewater applications. Patented KDF process media are 100 percent recyclable and contain no chemical additives. Hospitals, restaurants, municipal water treatment facilities, and homes rely on KDF process media to safely reduce or remove free chlorine, iron oxides and hydrogen sulfide.
Shower filters that use both Redox filtration medias are the best because they have enhanced capabilities. You should invest in a shower filter because 50% of your daily chlorine exposure is from showering. Chlorine is dangerous just like any chemical so don’t think that it is safe. It is only used to kill bacteria from the water supply. It has a purpose and serves its purpose, but remember that it has harmful effects which filtration can prevent!
