Description
Water Treatment Tablets from Aquatabs – 8.5mg Strength for Low-Risk Areas and Personal Drinking Bottles
These tablets provide a trusted and effective solution for producing safe drinking water in emergency, travel, outdoor and preparedness applications. As the world’s leading water purification tablet, Aquatabs has been relied upon for over two decades by aid agencies, NGOs, defence forces and emergency response organisations worldwide.
- Each tablet contains 8.5mg Troclosene sodium (NaDCC)
- Treats 1-2 litres of water (1 tablet in 1 litre water gives 5ppm available chlorine)
- Effectively kills micro-organisms in water to prevent cholera, typhoid, dysentery and other water borne diseases
- Ideal for emergency preparedness, travel, camping, outdoor activities and household water treatment
- Lightweight, portable and easy to use
Packed 5,000 strips of 10 tablets per case
- Case Dimensions: 46 x 33 x 31cm
- Case Weight: 8.1kgs
Please click on the link below to download Safety Data Sheet
Safety Data Sheet DS182 – Aquatabs 8.5mg_Rev 3
Dosage*
- Low-Risk Areas (e.g. Europe): 1 tablet per 1-2 litres
- Medium-Risk Areas (e.g. Asia): 1 tablet per 0.5-1 litres or double the tablet dose
- High-Risk Areas (where Bilharzia or Giardia may be present**): Advisable to use a stronger tablet (33mg and above)
For General Water Purification:
- With dry hands, tear the strip to reveal 1 tablet
- Drop the tablet into the water and allow to dissolve
- **If the water is visibly contaminated or bilharzia or giardia is known to be present, strain the contamination through a suitable filter before dosing
- Once dissolved gently agitate the water to ensure even distribution
- Cover the container and leave for 30 minutes before drinking the treated water
Important Information:
- Always consult local water treatment guidelines where available
- Always test for residual chlorine after treatment
- Keep unopened strips away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach from children
*Aquatabs Instructions Poster Available
The factsheet for this product is not currently available, please call 01284 810 887 for more details
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