Features
- Iodine tablets kill bacteria, viruses and giardia without the weight, bulk and cost of a water filter
- Includes 50 tablets; 2 tablets treat 1 quart of water
- Each tablet contains 20mg of tetraglycine hydroperiodide, which releases 8 ppm of titratable iodine
- Potable Aqua tablets require that you wait at least 30 min. before drinking the treated water
- Unopened bottles of Potable Aqua tablets should remain effective up to 4 years when maintained under controlled temperatures between 60 and 86°F
- An opened bottle of Potable Aqua should not be kept for more than 1 year
- Caution: Iodine tablets are not effective against cryptosporidia
Tech Specs
| Best Use | Backpacking |
|---|---|
| Filter Type | Tablet |
| Active Ingredient(s) | Tetraglycine hydroperiodide |
| Removes/Destroys | Protozoa, Bacteria And Viruses |
| Output | 25 quarts |
| Weight | 3 ounces |