Chemical Decontamination

Diphex are the leading supplier of products for chemical decontamination

What is chemical decontamination?

Chemical decontamination is the process of cleansing an object, substance or person to remove contaminants or hazardous materials, such as chemicals.

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Working with chemicals

Professional people working with chemicals, whilst making every effort to ensure that they work safely, are fully aware of the potential danger when things go wrong.

Effective chemical decontamination following a splash with a corrosive or irritant chemical is essential to prevent or lessen the severity of a chemical injury.

Amphoteric solutions are recommended for first-line use to decontaminate chemical injuries by the British Burn Association and Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care.

Find out more about our amphoteric solutions Diphoterine® and Hexafluorine® below.

Diphoterine®

Diphoterine® solution is an aqueous, polyvalent, sterile washing solution that is highly effective for chemical decontamination against corrosive and irritant chemicals* such as

Acids, Alkalis, Oxidising Agents, Reducing Agents, Chelating Agents and Solvents

*IMPORTANT: Diphoterine® has limited efficacy on Hydrofluoric Acid, please see Hexafluorine®

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Hexafluorine®

Hexafluorine® is a sterile emergency washing solution that is highly effective against the corrosive H+ ions and the toxic fluoride ions in Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) and its derivatives.

IMPORTANT: Hexafluorine® has limited efficacy on other chemicals, please see Diphoterine®