Product Description
Aquatabs Multipurpose tablets are designed for use in situations where optimum infection
control is required, effective against bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi mycobacteria and spores.
Independently field trialled for efficacy in over 14 countries, Aquatabs MPA kill microorganisms in water to
prevent cholera, typhoid, dysentery and other water borne diseases.
Benefits of Aquatabs Multipurpose
1.67g NaDCC effervescent disinfectant tablet
Contains no heavy metals
Formulation approved for use in human drinking water
The tablet dissolves clear and disinfects water within 30 minutes
Surface and general purpose disinfection for field hospitals and other facilities
Easy to store and transport
Key Features
- A tube contains 200 tablets
- Each tablet treats 200 litres of water
Directions for use and dosage
Each tablet is dissolved in a specified volume of water, according to the following dosage chart:
1 tablet per litre = 1g/l or 0.1% or 1000ppm available chlorine
Instruments Disinfection:
1 tablet per liter = 1000ppm = 0.1% available chlorine
Decontamination of instruments before cleaning in order to reduce risk for cleaning staff.
Immediately after use, soak instruments in clean water. Before cleaning, add 1 tablet per litre. Wait minimum 15 minutes (maximum 30 minutes to avoid corrosion). Throw solution away and clean instruments immediately.
Disinfection of Clean Instruments:
Soak previously cleaned instruments for 15 minutes in a solution of 1 tablet per litre, freshly prepared. To avoid corrosion, use chlorine only for good quality stainless steel instruments, use cold water, don’t exceed 30 minutes contact, don’t exceed one tablet per litre, rinse abundantly and dry instruments after disinfection.
General Disinfection:
- Clean conditions: 1 tablet per litre = 1000ppm = 0.1% available chlorine ie. clean surfaces, clean white linen, clean equipment. Wait minimum 15 minutes before rinsing.
- “Medium Clean” conditions: 2 tablets per litre = 2000ppm = 0.2% available chlorine i.e. floors, sinks. Wait minimum 15 minutes before rinsing.
- “Dirty” conditions: 5 tablets per litre = 5000ppm = 0.5% available chlorine i.e. equipment soiled with blood or sputum, laboratory equipment. Wait minimum 15 minutes before rinsing.
- Blood spillage: 10 tablets per litre = 10000ppm = 1% available chlorine.Soak area with the solution, and wipe off. Then clean and disinfect as usual.