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Old 07/09/2012, 10:07 PM   #1
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Info: ROWAPHOS

I just purchased a 5kg bucket of rowaphos.

can this stuff expire?

will makeing smaller packages of 250 or 500 ml in seal-a- meal be ok?


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Old 07/10/2012, 12:57 AM   #2
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I don't think it'll expire as long as it's stored reasonably. Making the smaller packets sounds reasonable to me, if it's not too much work.


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Old 07/10/2012, 01:12 AM   #3
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As above. The media needs to remain wet to be effective. I would replace the lid immediately after using the media.


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