DIRECTIONS:
Add 1 tablet to 1 litre of
clear water. Leave for 30 mins before use.
Where there is sediment in the
water, allow the water to settle or filter through a fine cloth. The filtered
water is then treated.
1. 1 Litre of water.
2a. If clear, add 1 tablet.
2b. If dirty filter with cloth, add 2 tablets.
3. Mix well.
4. Wait 30 Minutes.
5. Safe to drink.
USAGE ADVICE:
Do Not swallow tablet.
PRODUCT WARNINGS:
Causes serious eye irritation:
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, Get medical advice/attention.
CAUTION:
Contact with combustible
materials may cause fire, irritation to eyes and respiratory system.
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
How do I use Aquatabs?
For water purification / disinfection
If
the water is relatively clear / clean then a dosage rate of 2mg of
chlorine per litre can be used. If the water is dirty it should either
be filtered through a cloth such as a t-shirt or allowed sit until the
sediment settles down and then decant off the clear water. Where dirty
water needs to be treated or the water is suspect 5mg of chlorine per
litre dosage rate should be used.
For surface disinfection in Kitchens Dose at a concentration of 100mg of chlorine per litre |
For high risk hospital areas
Dose at a concentration of 1000mg of chlorine per litre
For general hospital /clinical surface disinfection
Dose at a concentration of 200mg of chlorine per litre
For fruit & vegetable disinfection
Dose at a concentration of 50mg of chlorine per litre
What is the shelf-life of Aquatabs?
In
tropical and temperate conditions Aquatabs have a five year shelf-life
in strip packs and a three year shelf-life in tubs. All tablet products
should be protected from exposure to temperature extremes or high
humidity.
Can I use Aquatabs when I am pregnant?
Yes – you can safely consume water treated by Aquatabs within the normal dosage levels.
What do I do if I have swallowed Aquatabs?
Drink
plenty of milk or water. Although Aquatabs are non-toxic, as ever with
these matters you should always seek medical advice at your earliest
opportunity.
Is boiling water ok?
Bringing
water to a rolling boil will kill most micro-organisms and make the
water safe to drink. However, the fuel needed to bring water to a boil
may cost more than Aquatabs and long-term use can damage the
environment. Unlike water treated with Aquatabs cooled boiled water has
no residual disinfectant and can be easily recontaminated.
Can Aquatabs be used in very cold temperatures?
Yes
What are Puritabs?
Puritabs
are an old technology / formulation water purification tablets
previously manufactured by Schering Plough. Since the takeover of the
NaDCC formulation business by Medentech from Schering Plough, many
customers previously purchasing Puritabs have transferred their
purchases to Aquatabs.
What is NDM-1?
Some
confusion exists regarding NDM-1 (New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase).
NDM-1 is not a virus. It is an enzyme which makes gram negative bacteria
such as Klebsiella pneumonia or E. coli resistant to antibiotics. The
gene for NDM-1 is a member of a large family of genes that encodes
beta-lactamase enzymes called carbapenemases. Bacteria that produce
carbapenemases are frequently referred to “superbugs” because infections
caused by them are difficult to treat with antibiotics. Both of these
bacteria are easily neutralized by Aquatabs Multipurpose, Klorkleen, or
Klorsept Tablets and used in accordance with instructions will kill
NDM-1 “superbugs” on surfaces in a wide range of environments including
clinical settings such as hospitals.
NDM-1
was first identified in December 2009 in a patient hospitalised in New
Delphi with an infection caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae. It was later
detected in bacteria in India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the United
States, and Canada. The most common bacteria that make this enzyme are
Gram negatives such as Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, but
the gene for NDM-1 can spread from one strain of bacteria to another by
horizontal gene transfer. (ref Kumarasamy KK, Toleman MA, Walsh TR, et
al. (August 2010). “Emergence of a new antibiotic resistance mechanism
in India, Pakistan, and the UK: a molecular, biological, and
epidemiological study”. Lancet Infect Dis 10 (9): 597–602.)
What if someone swallows a tablet?
Have them drink milk ( or if not available drink water) and seek medical advice.
Do you need to rotate the disinfectant with other disinfectants?
No. Germs cannot build up resistance to Medentech tablet disinfectants
Is warm water better?
Tablets dissolve faster in warm water, but don’t make it warmer than lukewarm
What do I do if a tablet is broken?
No problem just put the pieces in the container and add water