How long can you store scrubber in the original canister?

[Agro]

As far as I know scrubber has an expiry date. Did anyone make a test about this? I can hardly imagine sofnolime in a closed canister can loose its capacity.

We had the similar discussion about sofnolime storage after first use. I hope there is a similar scientific test.

 

[Snusmumrik]

As far as I know scrubber has an expiry date. Did anyone make a test about this? I can handly imagine sofnolime in a closed canister can loose its capacity.

We had the similar discussion about sofnolime storage after first use. I hope there is a similar scientific test.

You mean "hardly imagine" ? My practice shows that fresh lime in sealed canister can be stored indefinitely. "Some" time ago ( relatively ten years) i've used a 26kg can of sorb produced in 1968.
No problems. Often we use second-hand medical sorb expired 5-10 years. Same - no problems if can is sealed intact.

PS I know no any scientific test about sorb capacity during prolonged storage.

 

[Agro]

You mean "hardly imagine" ? My practice shows that fresh lime in sealed canister can be stored indefinitely. "Some" time ago ( relatively ten years) i've used a 26kg can of sorb produced in 1968.
No problems. Often we use second-hand medical sorb expired 5-10 years. Same - no problems if can is sealed intact.

PS I know no any scientific test about sorb capacity during prolonged storage.

Sorry, i fixed "hardly".
1968 sounds very good

 

[mr_v]

As far as I know scrubber has an expiry date. Did anyone make a test about this? I can hardly imagine sofnolime in a closed canister can loose its capacity.

We had the similar discussion about sofnolime storage after first use. I hope there is a similar scientific test.

Consider two variables in your answers: chemistry and the cost of liability.

You can store stable chemicals for a long time provided that you're following proper storage procedures that prevent continuous reactions. However, would you want to go into an operating room as a patient knowing that medical sorb is 20 years old?

 

[OTF]

Does sofnolime break down or lose potency over time at all? If so, how? Is there a reason they put an expiration date on it? Is there science behind it?

I've been considering whether to trash or dive an untapped keg of just recently expired sorb. Seems like it should be fine, but nobody wants to confirm that. Normalization of deviance in and of itself might be a good enough reason to throw it away, but I'm curious about whether function is actually degraded in reality.

Experienced CCR divers - do you dive expired sorb?

 

[nadwidny]

Experienced CCR divers - do you dive expired sorb?

Yes. I have dove stuff that was 3 years expired. I'm currently diving sorb that is 1 year expired.

I also eat hot dogs, cheese, and milk that are beyond the Best Before date. And i don't obey speed limits but typically drive 10-15 km/h over the posted limits. I suppose I'm setting the new normal for deviance.

 

[nadwidny]

However, would you want to go into an operating room as a patient knowing that medical sorb is 20 years old?

If the alternative is to not go into the operating room, sure.

 

[happy-diver]

I've been considering whether to trash or dive an untapped keg of just recently expired sorb. Seems like it should be fine, but nobody wants to confirm that.

I've progressed through life hoping for an easing but no there will always be plenty big decisions to be made