Steve wrote: SODIUM CHLORITE FAQ
How long can you store Sodium Chlorite
With proper storage, 80% Tecnical Grade Sodium Chlorite can last over 20 years. It should be kept in a dry, dark area, with no temperature extremes.
The dry Sodium chlorite may be stored in HDPE, or galvanized steel, or stainless steel. Keep in mind this MUST be kept dry.
You can also freeze i SOdium Chlorite. At low temperatures, the shelf life is virtually indefinite.
Good info, thanks.
I bought half a kilo sodium chlorite 4 years ago. I live outdoors all year and storage is quite a challenge I found out the hard way. Nature recycles just everything by time.
A frost-free underground "fridge", a plastic bucket and good quality plastic bags, not even 3 of them, did not protect against temperature shifts from just below the freezing point, to lets say 10+ degrees celcius. The air in the bag of my sodium chlorite has condensed and reacted with the sodium chlorite. The inner plastic bag has then disintegratet into hundreds of tiny bits and I'm now having a hard time filtering the plastic out. I would ofcourse throw it away if I had plenty more of unspoiled sodium chlorite.
Condensation of air can happen well above the freezing point as well.
For long term storage I will next time use airtight containers, or mylar bags, with oxygen absorbers. That should protect against water from condensation.
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