Description |
Aquatabs purifies water for camping, hiking, boating and international travel. Aquatabs are effective against Giardia cysts, bacteria and viruses, making water safe for drinking, brushing teeth, cooking and washing fruits, vegetables and produce.
Aquatabs are Iodine-Free, Chlorite-Free and individually foil sealed with a 5-year shelf life from the date of manufacturer. When dissolved in water, Aquatabs produce a measured dose of free chlorine.
Aquatabs are the world’s largest selling effervescent water purification tablets that kill micro-organisms in water to prevent diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery and other diseases that can be contracted when drinking contaminated water. When dissolved in water, Aquatabs produce a measured dose of free chlorine.
Aquatabs are highly effective, killing micro-organisms found in water such as E coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Giardia cysts, Vibrio cholera, Roto virus, Noto virus. Aquatabs offer the gold standard in quality and safety and is the most used disinfection brand in emergency situations.
Aquatabs are NSF 60 Approved. The active ingredient in Aquatabs, Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC), is registered by the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) for routine treatment of drinking water,; meets European Standards for drinking water (EN12931: 2000) and the World Health Organization (WHO)/The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) specs for drinking water.
Specs |
49mg: This package of Aquatabs contains 50 tablets per package. Each tablet treats 1L. For dirty, cloudy, stained and/or cold (4° C) water, double dosage to two tablets.
334mg: This package of Aquatabs contains 30 tablets per package. Each tablet treats 20-25L. For dirty, cloudy, stained and/or cold (4° C) water, double dosage to two tablets.
| Weight | 49mg (8.5mg active ingredient) |
| Effective Against Giardia | Yes |
| Effective Against Bacteria | Yes |
| Effective Against Viruses | Yes |
| Effective Against Cryptosporidium | No |
| Active Ingredient | 167mg NaDCC (Sodium Dischloroisocyanurate) |
| Dosage | 1 tablet will produce 5mg/L (ppm) available chlorine when dissolved in 1 litres of water. |
| Made In | Ireland |
| Ingredients | Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate / NaDCC (Troclosene Sodium) equivalent to 5 mg/L free available chlorine, Sodium Bicarbonate, Adipic Acid, Sodium Carbonate. |
| Certifications & Approvals | Aquatabs® are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60. It’s active ingredient, NaDCC (ACL60 grade) has been approved/registered for drinking water treatment by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Aquatabs® are imported and distributed in Canada by Global Hydration Water Treatment Systems Inc. |
| Application | Ideal for travel/vacations, camping / outdoor sport, adventure racing, first-aid and survival kits, food preparation, and emergency preparedness. 4 year shelf life. |
Directions |
This product is recommended for disinfecting raw or pre-treated (settled, coagulated and/ or filtered) water supplies intended for use as drinking water for humans. The source of water to be treated may be a river, lake, well, cistern or similar system at temperatures as low as 4° C. Prior to the addition of the sanitizer, remove all suspended material by filtration or by allowing it to settle to the bottom. Decant the clarified, contaminated water to a clean container before adding sanitizer. Add one tablet to 1 litre (33.8 oz) of clear, room temperature (20° C) water free of organic debris. For dirty, cloudy, stained and/or cold (4° C) water, double dosage to two tablets. Mix well for at least 10 minutes, leave to stand for 30 minutes before drinking.
