CDL stands for chlorine dioxide solution. Technical disinfectant activity and safe disease treatment are different questions. The name CDL therefore provides no basis for ingestion, inhalation or a homemade medical mixture.
Start with the product purpose
Check the intended purpose, labelling and safety information of the specific product. Concentrations and products are not freely interchangeable. Do not derive homemade preparations, activators or drinking amounts from online reports; do not mix with other chemicals.
What the linked BfR warning says
In 2012, BfR explicitly advised against ingesting and using the product MMS. Its statement also describes chlorine dioxide and its effects on skin and mucous membranes, ranging from irritation to corrosion depending on concentration. It concerns MMS, is not a laboratory test of every bottle of CDL and does not approve other products for drinking.
Do surface tests prove a benefit in the body?
No. A result in technical disinfection replaces neither clinical evidence nor an appropriate safety assessment for humans. The absence of immediate symptoms is not proof of safety either. Do not replace prescribed treatment with CDL.
What if accidental contact or ingestion occurs?
Avoid further exposure and promptly seek medical advice or contact a poison information service. Have the packaging and exposure details ready. Do not attempt home neutralisation or further ingestion. Get emergency help immediately for breathing difficulties, circulatory problems or a severe condition.
Further reading at Natur Total
- CDL and chlorine dioxide: a factual guide
- CDL made to an original formula: not proof of quality
- CDL experiences: why reports do not establish safety
