Out of date Videne - Help!

Cully · Post by **Cully** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:57 am

Was going to get a brew on tomorrow and when I looked at my bottle of videne it expired on 27-5-2012. Is it lost, or is it just an arbitrary date and can I still use it as a no rinse sanitiser?

boingy · Post by **boingy** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:54 am

Would have thought it'd be fine.
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Alton_Bee · Post by **Alton_Bee** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:19 am

I would say it is ok. After all manufacturers will reduce the shelf life of a product to prevent any claims arising from goods being used on the last day of shown shelf life.

masterosouffle · Post by **masterosouffle** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:28 am

Also don't forget that it is a medical product, and therefore the dates will be ultra cautious, I'm sure it'll be fine. Does nean I need to go and check my videne, never looked at the date!

Cully · Post by **Cully** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:29 am

Thanks, I kind of thought that but it's best to make sure.

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tigerpaws · Post by **tigerpaws** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 12:06 am

As a rough guide. There is a safety factor of +1/4 on most "chemicals". So if it says use within 1 month of opening. you should be safe for 5.5 - 6 weeks approx.

Obvious exceptions to the rule like dairy produce and anything "baby"

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