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 LifeStraw® - Specifications
 
Name LifeStraw®
Description Portable water filter
Composition Outer shell made of high impact polystyrene
String to hang around the neck
Active Ingredient Halogenated resin Elutes active halogen into influent water for inactivation of bacteria
Strong base anion exchange resin Adsorbs negatively-charged halogen residuals
Granular activated carbon (silver-impregnated) Adsorbs residual active halogen
Efficacy Effective against waterborne bacteria and viruses (see test results).
Safety Residual silver levels: below WHO guideline value and the US EPA MCL of 100 ppb
Residual iodine levels: non-existent/ within WHO limits (see test results).
Capacity Minimum 700 litres or 1 year* (*calculated approximately on consumption of 2 litre water/day)
Filters 2 stage particle filtration – filters particles from 125 micron down to minimal 15 micron.
Size 31 cm long, 2.9 cm in diameter.
Weight 140 grams (dry)
160 grams (wet)
Shelf Life 2 years at 25°C or 1 year at 30°C
Packing Type PE barrier pack
Qty per carton 100 pcs
 
LifeStraw® is a registered trademark of Vestergaard S.A. Switzerland. The Company reserves the right to make alterations or additions to the above information each time the product is upgraded.