AQUATABS® Water Purification Tablets

Summer 2008

AQUATABS® Water Purification Tablets.
AQUATABS® are an internationally recognized brand of water purification tablets that have been tried and tested in a wide range of natural and polluted water sources by major militaries, NGO's and international aid agencies such as the US Marines, NATO, WHO and Red Cross.

When added to water AQUATABS® water purification tablets dissolve to release a measured dose of Hypochlorous acid (free available chlorine) that is universally recognized as a safe and effective water disinfectant. However, this unique water purification tablet, while chlorine based, will not colour the water or leave objectionable chemical tastes.

AQUATABS'® active ingredient, NaDCC (ACL60) is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 60 and has been approved / registered for drinking water treatment by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO). AQUATABS® are produced to GMP pharmaceutical standards by Medentech Ltd., www.medentech.com, an ISO 9001/2000 quality-assured company.

To purchase AQUATABS® water purification tablets, learn about waterborne disease and how to prevent it or review a listing of FAQs please visit our E-Store - www.aquatabs.ca.

Product Information and Specs

*further information is available upon request.

Features and Benefits

No unpleasant taste, odour or colour, Iodine free water purification tablets.
Simple to use "unit dosage" tablet format.
Safe and stable tablets - 5 year shelf life.
Compact tablets, safe transport approved.
Tablets produce measurable residual free chlorine activity.
Tablets are Inexpensive, low cost per L.
Tablets are effective against Giardia, bacteria, virus and other waterborne disease.
Available in a wide selection of tablet sizes from 1 L to 1,200 L.
Produced to GMP pharmaceutical standards by an ISO 9001/2000 quality-assured company.
Sealed in durable foil packs marked with both a BN # and 5 Year Expiry date.
Non allergenic as compared to Iodine water purification tablets.

The AQUATABS® Difference

Unlike Iodine or Cl02 tablets, AQUATABS® produce no unpalatable taste, colour or odour.

Unlike Iodine tablets, AQUATABS® can be used by pregnant women.

Unlike Iodine tablets, AQUATABS® will not produce allergic reactions.

Unlike Iodine tablets, AQUATABS® are individually sealed in durable foil packets.

Unlike Cl02 tablets, AQUATABS® are extremely small, lightweight and compact.

Unlike Iodine or Cl02 tablets, AQUATABS® are available in a wide assortment of tablet sizes.

Unlike Iodine or Cl02 tablets, AQUATABS® water purification tablets are completely safe to handle and do not require gloves, protective eyewear or other protective equipment to use. In fact, you can safely dissolve an AQUATABS water purification tablet right in the palm of your hand.

Customers and Standards

AQUATABS® Water Purification Tablets - International Aid Agencies and NGO's

WHO specification (The New Emergency Health Kit 98)
UNICEF code-S1588350/355 and S0003245 UNDP/IAPSO-UNCSS code-356461
NATO Stock No. (NSN) 6850-99-225-1833
International Red Cross, Red Crescent Society IFRC & ICRC-code DASDCHLA0005T/5000T
Canadian Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kits
Médicines Sans Frontières DDISZBD001; DDISNADCIT; CWATYCHNST
Water Supply Regulator 1989 No.1147/25/1 DWI 56.4.462
European Standard EN12931: 2000

AQUATABS® Water Purification Tablets -Military & Police

WHO specification (The New Emergency Health Kit 98)
US Marines Special Ops Command
British Navy, RAF and Army
O.P.P. Provincial Emergency Response Team
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
French Armed Forces
French Foreign Legion
German Armed Forces
Russian Army
Finnish Army
Thai Army
Singaporean Army
Irish Armed Forces
Indonesian Army

PURITABS Water Purification Tablets Replaced by AQUATABS®

The Puritab brand of water purification tablets is no longer being manufactured. All Puritab business was passed by Schering-Ploug to Medentech Ltd., www.medentech.com, manufacturers of AQUATABS®. AQUATABS® water purification tablets are identical to Puritabs in all respects.

AQUATABS® - A Core Technology in Water Purification Systems

AQUATABS® are a core technology within the rugged, durable and innovative Can Pure Water Purification System. Click here for more information about the Can Pure™ Water Purification System.

Where can AQUATABS® be used?

Click here for more information about how AQUATABS® can be used to create safe, potable drinking water for emergency preparedness, disaster relief and humanitarian aid.

Retailers and Distributors

Click here for more information about becoming a retailer or distributor of AQUATABS® Water Purification Tablets.

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