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Compounds

The 33 long-term compounds: shelf life, storage, hazards, and every job each one does.

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Field guideChemical Compounds Field GuideAll 33 compounds on quick cards: what each one is, why to store it, how long it keeps, what it does, and what it must never touch. 29 pages.Open the field guide Master pageSalt: the full field guideTypes of salt, curing, brining, daily uses, and long-term storage, all on one page. Members print it as the 10 page field guide.Open the full page ReferenceAll 33 compounds at a glanceShelf life, the best container, and the main uses for every compound, each linked to its full page.Open the full page
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Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Activated Charcoal Shelf life: Indefinite if dry. Storage: Sealed glass jar. INDEFINITE IF DRYMULTI-USEHandle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Ascorbic Acid Shelf life: 5 to 10 years. Storage: Sealed, with desiccant. 5 TO 10 YEARS Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Baking Soda Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed HDPE or glass. INDEFINITEMULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Beeswax Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed container. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Bentonite Clay Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic. INDEFINITEHandle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Borax Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed plastic or glass. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHandle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Boric Acid Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Calcium Hydroxide Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Calcium Hypochlorite Shelf life: Up to 10 years. Storage: Glass or HDPE, sealed. UP TO 10 YEARSMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Camphor Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight glass or tin. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Castile Soap Shelf life: Indefinite; weeks diluted. Storage: Sealed bottle. INDEFINITE; WEEKS DILUTED Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Citric Acid Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight glass or plastic. INDEFINITEHandle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Cornstarch Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight container. INDEFINITE Medical · Compound Creatine Shelf life: 10+ years. Storage: Sealed, with desiccant. 10+ YEARSMULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Diatomaceous Earth Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed bucket or jar. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHandle with care Medical · Compound Electrolytes Shelf life: . Storage: . MULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Epsom Salt Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight container. INDEFINITEMULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Ethanol Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or metal. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Glycerin Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE. INDEFINITEMULTI-USE Food · Compound Honey Shelf life: Indefinite if sealed, dry. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE. INDEFINITE IF SEALED, DRYMULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Hydrogen Peroxide Shelf life: 1 to 3 years; test it. Storage: Original dark bottle. 1 TO 3 YEARS; TEST ITHandle with care Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Isopropyl Alcohol Shelf life: Years sealed; weakens opened. Storage: Sealed, away from flame. YEARS SEALED; WEAKENS OPENEDMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Lugol's Iodine Shelf life: 5 to 10 years. Storage: Amber glass, sealed. 5 TO 10 YEARS Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Lye Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: HDPE, airtight and dry. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Paraffin Wax Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed container. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Petroleum Jelly Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Any sealed container. INDEFINITEMULTI-USEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Potassium Nitrate Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Potassium Permanganate Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Amber glass, sealed. INDEFINITEHazardous Food · Compound Salt Shelf life: indefinite. Use non-iodized salt for every brine. Weigh curing salt. INDEFINITEMULTI-USE Food · Compound Sodium Nitrate Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Sulfur Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed, ventilated. INDEFINITEHazardous Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Vinegar Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE. INDEFINITEMULTI-USE Compounds and Cleaning · Compound Washing Soda Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight, with desiccant. INDEFINITEHazardous