Repackaging Aquatabs?

[Scott Kilcoyne]

Does anyone use and have repackaged Aquatabs? I contacted them asking about doing so and they said not to do it and when I asked why they never responded. Can anyone think of a good reason not to?

Those little dots drive me insane getting out of their 100000x oversized packaging.

[Daniel B]

If the active ingredient is sodium dichloroisocyanurate is probably fine for a short term trip as long as its kept away from light and moisture. I wouldn’t recommend long term storage outside of the packaging though, its a mild oxidizer so I imagine it would degrade in efficiency over time.

 

Not my fault though if you get a case of the trots.

[Rex Sanders]

All water purification pills are potentially poisonous if swallowed directly – so they must be sold in childproof packaging. Unfortunately, that usually means “stressed-tired-hungry-thirsty-adult-proof” too. And overpackaged.

If you choose to repackage, the liability could be on you.

Also – I’ve had accidentally-sliced Aquatab packages corrode nearby metal and electronics from the offgassing. A very gas-tight package highly recommended.

— Rex

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