Shelf life

Outlines of shelf lives in various scenarios.

A maximum of 4 weeks after opening if the product is stored at refrigerated temperatures below 5ºC
A maximum of 1 week after opening if the product is stored at ambient temperatures 5 - 30ºC
If the product is exposed to the environment either by decanting into another container or opening the bag and allowing air in then it should be used within 48 hours.

No attempt should be made to open the liner at the top inlet as this will leave the contents exposed to atmosphere and as such they must be used within 48hrs.
It is vitally important that full consideration is given to hygienic practices when coupling lines to the Octobox, as contamination at this point will reduce the shelf-life of the product. A contact surface spray sanitizer should be employed on the hose coupling and on the exposed area of the valve prior to final connection.
We recommend that once an IBC is connected to the system it is dispensed fully within 4 weeks.
Avoid the use of intermediary tanks especially if they are open to atmosphere as this will become a contamination risk. The bags are designed to collapse and do not require an intermediary tank. If this cannot be avoided then cleaning procedures must be put in place to ensure that product is not left in the tank for any longer than 24hrs.
Please remember these products are only micro-biologically stable due to the controlled conditions in which they have been packed.