If I mix this with Mineral Spirits and keep the container sealed, how long will it last? Shelf life in other words?
625197
Not very long unless you use Bloxygen which Amazon sells. Maybe a month without it.
625198
Mineral spirits will change the mix and when you use it again it may not behave the same way. This had been a major problem with a lot of the newer finishes. What I have been doing is taking a small propane torch and adding propane gas to the top of the can before closing it (don't light the torch!). The propane chases the oxygen so you don't get any oxidation. Shelf life when using this method can be increased to 18 months to 2 years.
625199
I have never mixed anything with it. I keep it sealed and it has lasted for over five years.
625200
I did not do anything special, just mixed a batch for sealing butcher blocks and stored it in a Rubbermaid bowl with an airtight lid. Stored it inside and it was still perfect 6 months later.
625201
If you can get a perfect reseal on the lid, then it should last at least 12 months or more. Depends on how much air is left in the can. Take some packing tape and run around the brim after resealing should help it last for a long period of time. We are using old bar syrup bottles that don't have a perfect seal but our mix will last about 2-3 months before it starts to gel up. We actully use General Finishes Arm-R-Seal and thin it out with Mineral Spirits for our DIY Salad Bowl and End Grain cutting board Finish. Compare the MSDS of Salad Bowl and Arm-R-Seal and you will see that they are almost the same. Salad Bowl is nothing more than thinned out Arm-R-Seal. The Wood Whisperer talks about finishes in his video End Grain Cutting Board video-- http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/how-to-make-a-butcher-block-cutting-board/ Best Regards
625202
I am on my second year using that method, but I don't like the results as well as when it is fresh. In the future I will buy a smaller container and use it for one year or less.
1297325
Yes. Not forever, or not if you unseal it a bunch, but if you drink half, seal it, then finish the can, it will still be fizzy.
1084045
I called the manufacturer and was told that as long as the product is stored at temperatures under 100 degrees F and not exposed to humidity that it should remain viable for at least 10 to 15 years.My container is over 10 years old and is still effective. I would transfer it to a different container for long-term use though because our original container developed a crack over the years.
595784
Not sure on shelf life, but I've kept mine in the frig over a year and it is fine. Just make it is well sealed so it doesn't pick up other flavors. I have two fridges so I keep it with the beverages. Hope this helps some.
437593
I have found that it lasts for quite a while. I bought a case of it about 2 years ago because I have a really hard time finding it where I live. I just had some earlier this week and it was still good. You just have to keep it dry. Answer from the producer's website: "What is the shelf life of Alpine Spiced Cider Mix and how should I store them? Because the ingredients are in a powdered form, the cider will keep for a long period of time. For the best flavor, we recommend using it within three years. The key to a long shelf life is to keep the product cool and dry. Alpine Spiced Cider Mix will become hard and caked if exposed to moisture."
975587
It is an oil and would last longer if refrigerated. Not sure on shelf life, but i figure a few months. I store mine in fridge and put a small amount in my bathroom for using.
1877969
Seems like everyone else answered the steeping question. As for storage, I keep mine sealed in the bag and it stays fresh.
963380
It is a fuel additive ,so if it is sealed tightly it should be good fo a fairly long time.Otherwise it will evaporate and not be any good.
17968
I drank mine 2 years out of date and it didn't taste any different than a brand new jar. Keep the lid on it sealed tight, store it in a dry area and it should last years, literally.
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!
1684027
vacuum sealing will extend the life of this product. your enemy in preserving is not to expose it to air/oxygen. Should last for a long time. I did the same and packed it with my emergency survival kit.
2147244
As far as I know, it's several years. Keep it tightly closed and in a pantry or cabinet out of the sun. I had one bottle that lasted over four years without losing flavor or going bad.
1538139
I'm not sure about longevity, we only have this product about a month now. It is very strong/potent however, and therefore will be effective even if there is a gradual natural breakdown of concentration. there are specific storage recommendations that will help preserve its content. Overall this is a great value
1255603
Hello actually if you are referring to how long will it last once you mix the catalyst that is 4 hours but unmixed it has a shelf life of 5 years. Regarding the overall aging properties it should last anywhere from 18-20 years Thank you Greg
425446
DEF has a shelf life that averages from 1-2 years when stored properly (40-80 degrees optimum) It can expire quicker if not stored properly & ultimately throw "poor DEF quality" codes on your DIC. The container should have a batch date on the box/container, you can base how fresh it is on how well you store it. For example: if you store it in your laundry room closet and temps in your home are typical: 2 years without it going bad. If you leave it outside: 4-8 months. If you store it in your garage depending on the temps that fluctuate: 12-16 months.
1418432
I have not had it stored very long, but can only guess that as long as the container cap is tightly closed it should last for years as long as temperature conditions are stable and not too warm. It is however a petroleum product and the effectiveness in some petroleum products can deteriorate even if never opened over many years. I apologize for this non-answer, if you plan on keeping it without use for a long time you should consult someone with expert knowledge, I just like how it works and don't know about it's intricate chemical properties.
1829865
I don't know - the containers never lasted us long enough to be concerned about it! It's a dry powder, so I would think it would last quite a while without going bad.