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Compounds
The 33 long-term compounds to stock for preparedness: shelf life, storage, hazards, and every job each one does.
These are the 33 compounds from the book: cheap, stable, and each one good for many jobs, from purifying water and preserving food to cleaning, first aid, and the garden. Every page gives the real shelf life, the right container, the hazard class, what it must never be mixed with, and links to every recipe that uses it.
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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 All 33 compounds, A to Z
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Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Activated Charcoal
Shelf life: Indefinite if dry. Storage: Sealed glass jar.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Ascorbic Acid
Shelf life: 2 to 3 years rated, 5 or more sealed dry. Storage: Sealed, with desiccant.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Baking Soda
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed HDPE or glass.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Beeswax
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed container.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Bentonite Clay
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Borax
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed plastic or glass.
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Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Boric Acid
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Calcium Hydroxide
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Calcium Hypochlorite
Shelf life: Up to 10 years. Storage: Glass or HDPE, sealed.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Camphor
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight glass or tin.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Castile Soap
Shelf life: Indefinite; weeks diluted. Storage: Sealed bottle.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Citric Acid
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight glass or plastic.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Cornstarch
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight container.
Medical · Compound
Creatine
Shelf life: 10+ years. Storage: Sealed, with desiccant.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Diatomaceous Earth
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed bucket or jar.
Medical · Compound
Electrolytes
Shelf life: . Storage: .
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Epsom Salt
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight container.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Ethanol
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or metal.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Glycerin
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE.
Food · Compound
Honey
Shelf life: Indefinite if sealed, dry. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Hydrogen Peroxide
Shelf life: 1 to 3 years; test it. Storage: Original dark bottle.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Isopropyl Alcohol
Shelf life: Years sealed; weakens opened. Storage: Sealed, away from flame.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Lugol's Iodine
Shelf life: 5 to 10 years. Storage: Amber glass, sealed.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Lye
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: HDPE, airtight and dry.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Paraffin Wax
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed container.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Petroleum Jelly
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Any sealed container.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Potassium Nitrate
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Potassium Permanganate
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Amber glass, sealed.
Food · Compound
Salt
Shelf life: indefinite. Use non-iodized salt for every brine. Weigh curing salt.
Food · Compound
Sodium Nitrate
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or plastic.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Sulfur
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed, ventilated.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Vinegar
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Sealed glass or HDPE.
Compounds and Cleaning · Compound
Washing Soda
Shelf life: Indefinite. Storage: Airtight, with desiccant.
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