Mixing bleach/disinfectants with glycerine

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The discussion centers on the safe disinfection of a glycerine-dye solution in a work trial. Concerns are raised about mixing bleach (sodium hypochlorite) with organic compounds like glycerine due to potential hazardous reactions, including incidents in the dried flower industry where improper mixing led to explosions. The strong oxidizing nature of sodium hypochlorite is identified as a key factor in these reactions. As an alternative, chlorhexidine is proposed for disinfection, with a suggested dilution method of 1ml/L in warm water before adding glycerine. It is noted that chlorhexidine does not contain active chlorine, alleviating some concerns about reactions with organic compounds, as it is already used in products containing similar compounds like sorbitol and saccharine. The discussion concludes with a reassurance about the safety of using chlorhexidine in this context.
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I am running trials at work that require disinfecting of a glycerine-dye solution...I have been advised to add bleach but have always avoided mixing bleach/sodium hypochlorite with organic compounds eg glycerine. I have even heard of incidents in Dried flower industry where incorrect mixing of bleach and glycerine have exploded and burnt down the entire factory! Hence I have avoided these combinations as I am unsure of correct method...

I understand sodium hypochlorite is a strong oxidiser is that what causes the reaction?

Instead I am considering using chlorhexidine (C22H30Cl2N10) and was going to dilute chlorhexidine (1ml/L) in warm water befor slowly adding glycerine (200-500ml/L) is this the correct method and what gases or unwanted by-products am I creating?

Sorry it's been a while since chemistry lectures at uni...Thanks.
 
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None. There is no active chlorine in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorhexidine" if that is what concerns you. Chlorhexidine is used in mouthwashes that contain organic compounds like sorbitol and saccharine which also contain -OH groups found in glycerol. Probably not an issue.
 
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thanks for your advice - greatly appreciated! :-)
 

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