Katadyn MP1 Emergency Drinking Water Tablets
Ultralight tablets provide fresh drinking water anywhere you go.

Technical Features

Katadyn Micropur MP1 Tablets Purpose and Action The only disinfection system effective against viruses, bacteria, Giardia and cryptosporidium. Fresh tasting water -- no unpleasant taste. Easy-to-use tablets. Each tablet is individually packaged for longest shelf life (3 years). Meets EPA purification guidelines. Specifications Purification method: Chlorine Dioxide Tablets Capacity: Available in 20 or 30 tablets per package Output: 1 tablet treats 1 quart of water (premeasured...no mixing or measuring)

Micropur MP1, which is regesterd with the EPA, is an easy-to-use water purification tablet that is effective against harmful bacteria, viruses and cysts. It is the only tablet currently registered with the EPA that effectively controls cryptosporidium, a waterborne cyst. MP1 has been extensively tested using EPA testing protocols. The test data is summarized below:
Microorganisms Killed	Contact Time
	EPA Water #1 (clear, 20° C)	EPA Water #2 (dirty, 4° C)
Bacteria	15 minutes	15 minutes
Virus	15 minutes	15 minutes
Cysts	30 minutes	4 hours
Note: Product instructions have a 4 hour contact time. Fulfilling the role of protecting consumers, the EPA requires that packaging claims for Micropur MP1 communicate how the product performs in the most challanging water conditions (water that is very cold and dirty). While MP1 is effective against bacteria and viruses in 15 minutes, it requires 4 hours for cryptosporidium in cold, dirty water. Therefore, labeling requirements include a 4 hour wait time for maximum consumer protection (see chart above).