Hydrochloric acid 100ml

Hydrochloric Acid Solution (4%)

Size: 100ml 

Highly recommended for campers, hikers, hunters, 4x4, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is used as an activator for Sodium chlorite to generate chlorine dioxide (ClO₂) for water purification.

To generate chlorine dioxide for water purification, it is necessary to procure both a 100 mL sodium chlorite solution and a 100 mL hydrochloric acid solution. These reagents must be combined in equal, specified proportions to activate the compounds properly.

Water Treatment: 

• Pre-filter: Pass cloudy water through a clean cloth before treating.
• Mix: Combine an equal number of 4 drops of Sodium chlorite (bottle A - base) and Hydrochloric acid (bottle B - activator) into a clean, non-metallic, dry cup.
• Activate: Wait 30 seconds for the mixture to turn a distinct yellow/amber colour.
• Treat: Add the activated mixture to 1 Litre of water.
• Wait: Let the water stand for 30 minutes before drinking.

Best Practices & Safety:

• Cold Water: If your water is near freezing (under 10°C), double the waiting time.
• Dosage: Higher levels of contamination demand greater uniformity in droplet volume.
• Safety: Store bottles away from heat and light, and avoid direct skin contact when handling.

Precaution:

• Skin-exposure: In the event of dermal or ocular exposure, immediately flush the affected area with copious amounts of water for several minutes. 
• Storage: During prolonged storage, the product may develop floating particulate matter. 
• Ventilated area: Users must handle and mix this substance in a well-ventilated area and ensure that any generated gases or vapours are not inhaled.