In order to figure out how many CD Tablets are necessary for one decontamination; Multiply the BSC volume by 0.13 g/ft3 (4.7 g/m3) to determine the mass of ClO2 required to be generated.
Use the following table to determine the amount of tablets required.
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Minimum
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Maximum
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BSC Size
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Chlorine Dioxide
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Volume - ft3 (m3)
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Volume - ft3 (m3)
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Width – ft (m)
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Generating Tablets
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0 (0)
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40 (1.1)
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2 ft (0.6)
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8
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40 (1.1)
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60 (1.7)
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3-4 ft (0.91-1.22)
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16
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60 (1.7)
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85 (2.4)
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5-6 ft (1.52-1.83)
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24
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85 (2.4)
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120 (3.4)
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Not applicable
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32
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. What is the shelf life for CD Tablets?
A. Three years from the date of manufacture.
Q. What is the recommended temperature for storage of the CD Tablets?
A. Controlled room temperature is the preferred storage condition (60-85 deg F), since that is the temperature on which the shelf life is based on. The CD tablets have been stored for 6 months at 50 deg C (120 deg F) without deterioration. Similar tablet formulations have been stored for 6 months at 60 deg C (140 deg F) without deterioration. We have not tested storage at temperatures below room temperature, but we don't see a failure mechanism there.
Q. Are there any DOT travel restrictions on keeping the tablets in a van or other vehicles?
A. In the configurations we sell the CD tablets, they are considered a Small Quantity Exception under 49CFR 173.4, basically making them exempt from the regulations.
Q. Are there any restrictions to the quantity of tablets kept in a van?
A. As long as the tablets are being used in the course of doing business (an MOT-Material of Trade), any reasonable quantity would be allowed. (See previous Q&A)