Does anyone know what the shelf life is for this butane? .. does it degrade over time or will it last indefinitely?
146442
It will last indefinitely. As long as you don't let the can rust or anything like that. Keep it I stored at a stable temperature and stable humidity (in the house as an example.) and it will be fine.
146443
It's good over a year as long as it us stored properly and no it doesn't degrade
1127473
The inserts last for about 4 to5 hours the butane last for about 12 hours. I might be paying a little more to use these over using sprays but nothing gets on my skin which is a BIG plus if you have skin problems. Hope this helps.
571998
If the lid has been on tight, I think the shelf life is extremely long. Many, many months, a small number of years would be my guess. If you're worried, just get a new bottle, it is relatively cheap and if you're making a gravy out of hard-to-get tasty fat and hard-to-get tasty broth
1584987
There is no expiration on this product. It's just inert gases, so should be very stable for years.
1638867
The butane is turned on and off and last for more than one pad. We have also used the pads for more than one time if it was the next night or two.
1077434
One can of butane usually fills it like 6 times as long as your using the bigger cans. So I'd say they last about a week
919228
I keep mine in a cool, dark place and its still good after a few months. I don't see why it wouldn't last nearly indefinitely providing it doesn't get contaminated with any foreign substances. Maybe keeping it in the fridge might help with this.
2237811
I believe it has a shelf life of over one year, maybe more! ...that's my experience, works great each time.. I buy several each yr for my use.
1759084
HI! I premix this with Grape seed and e oils so I am not aware of a shelf life...I will say after about three months the oils can become cloudy but again mine are mixed! The smell is much less potent with the Pure VS. the cooking oil.Hope this helps! I use it in EVERYTHING! and LOVE THIS PRODUCT!
998217
I dont know that the shelf life would be a factor.. they are sealed in a plastic package...but the particular shipment we just got was not very good quality to begin with... the first batch of lanterns we ordered for our wedding were fantastic... they had a nice cardboard fuel pad that you simply lit after unfolding the lantern... this newer batch comes with the fuel packet seperate and it is simply a wax like block with fuel in it.. when lit, it melts and slides off the lantern... its neither safe nor effective in sending the lantern on its way up... we had one go into a tree and get stuck while flaming, and two of three we first set off lost the wax onto the deck where we were standing before they even airlifted... be careful in checking out the type of fuel packet before ordering.. it could be disappoionting during your time of celebration... Congrats on your wedding..
94359
I keep it in the refrigerator, so it's pretty indefinite. This 7 lb pail lasted me over six months I'm sure. I just bought a smaller size and the expiration date on it is 10/16.
1073918
Thus far, the oldest container on my shelf was 2 years, I used it during this past holiday season and it still worked just as well as the first day that I opened it. Other than that one, I've not had stay on my shelves for more than about 16-18 months before running out, so I have no real frame of reference.I know that in the past, McCormick had listed it's flavorings as having a 4 year shelf life, except for Vanilla which was said to be able to last indefinitely. I can't imagine that other flavorings would be too different.
1170869
Hi Marlene, My impression is this stuff has an unlimited shelf life. It's made of fossilized diatoms, already old by definition. I keep mine on the kitchen counter. It doesn't change or spoil. Probably all you have do is keep it dry. I'm on my 4th container and have been pleased.Good luck!
1603381
The longest I have had CO stocked up was 8 months. Used it without any problems. I am sure it can last much longer.
1125784
I beleive that will depend on the storage conditions. If you store it in a cool dark place then it's shelf life will be longer. I stoare mine in the garage so it gets hot which shortens the shelf life. However, I think even if stored hot it should last at least 2 years.
458256
I got my butane from a local Asian grocery here. Just went in and asked for some can gas...They also sell the Butane on Amazon.
158009
From investigating on the internet, the shelf life is 5.5 years from date of manufacture. I would expect that it probably is effective much longer than that if kept in its original unopened pouch. At worst, I would expect it to be much better than nothing even after seven or eight years.