Aqua Mira Water Treatment
Aquamira®
Water Treatment drops treat drinking water using chlorine dioxide, a well
established disinfectant which is iodine and chlorine free. The small size,
portability and long shelf life of the kit represents a breakthrough in
technology allowing this highly effective treatment method to be carried and
used by individuals around the globe.
The unique formula works by releasing nascent oxygen, a highly active form
of oxygen, which is a strong oxidant and a powerful germicidal agent.
Chlorine dioxide has been used by municipal water treatment plants to kill a
variety of waterborne pathogens since the late 1940s. Unlike free chlorine
(familiar as household bleach) or other halogen chemicals (such as iodine),
chlorine dioxide does not create potentially harmful by-products.
Aquamira’s key benefits are clearly evident when compared to the other
common portable water treatment chemical: iodine. Most importantly, chlorine
dioxide is a significantly stronger oxidant than iodine, with greater
pathogen killing power. Unlike iodine, chlorine dioxide does not discolor
water, nor does it give water an unpleasant taste. In fact, chlorine dioxide
is often used to improve the taste of water by neutralizing unpleasant
flavors. Aquamira is also very useful as a preservative for stored drinking
water.
Currently, chlorine dioxide is used in hundreds of cities across the globe
and has proven over the decades to be safe and highly effective. McNett is
proud to offer this valuable technological breakthrough to consumers
worldwide.
Uses:
• Treats wilderness stream and lake water
• Treats tap water in foreign countries
• Treats water in storage tanks on recreational vehicles and boats
• Treats drinking water cisterns on farms and remote sites
Characteristics:
The kit has a shelf life of four years even if opened and used during that
period.
Directions For Use:
• Place 7 drops AQUAMIRA (Part A) and 7 drops ACTIVATOR (Part B) in clean
cup or the mixing cap.
• Let mixture react for 5 minutes. (mix will turn yellow)
• Fill container with 1 liter (1 U.S. quart) of water and add contents of
cup or cap.
• Shake or stir and let stand for 15 minutes. If water is very cold, cloudy,
or if cryptosporidium is suspected, let
stand for 30 minutes or more and use 14 drops AQUAMIRA (Part A) and 14
drops ACTIVATOR (Part B) to treat
water. Turbid water with high organic load should be pre-filtered with a
carbon filter before treatment.
• Water is now ready to use.
• For fruit and vegetable wash, soak for 15 minutes in treated water.
Important Storage
Information:
For best results, cap bottles tightly and store away from heat and sunlight.
Contact with extreme heat or extended direct sunlight will reduce the
effectiveness of AQUAMIRA.
Auamira is a new, EPA registered water treatment designed for wilderness and
adventure traveler, campers, outdoor enthusiast of all kinds, emergency,
preparedness kits and anyone concerned about the quality of drinking water.
Aquamira is suitable for treating and improving the taste of water from
rivers, lakes, streams, straight from the tap and more!
The Aquamira kit is an easy-to-use two part system containing two 1 oz.
(30ml) bottles with dropper-tip applicators and mixing cap. It has a shelf
life of 4 years. Once opened, the product will remain effective until the
expiration date if stored properly. The kit treats up to 30 gallons of
water. Aquamira may be used to treat water immediately prior to use, prior
to storage, and to refresh existing stored water supplies.
Aquamira is ideal for home and travel use, RVs, boating, camping, military,
emergency preparedness kits and any time water treatment is required.
Physical and Chemical
Properties:
|
Physical Form |
Odor |
Effective
Temperature Range |
Weight |
Solubility in Water |
|
(Part A ) Liquid |
Slightly aromatic |
32°F to 100°F |
3.2 oz. |
Miscible |
|
(Part B ) Liquid |
Slightly aromatic |
32°F to 100°F |
3.2 oz. |
Miscible |
|
