Quick Clot

**Gutshot John** · 01-09-10, 13:23

Originally Posted by MIKE G

I know that the old school QC will still react but well beyond its date but no other details. I used to use expired packs to demonstrate the reaction by pouring into a bottle with a bit of water in it. It was still enough to melt the bottle. Obviously this confirms nothing but the fact that it will react but who knows what byproducts it puts off, whether it is hotter or cooler, etc.

Mmmmm...do you have old/new stuff? Video camera? Maybe an experiment is in order.

I'm sure I have some expired packs of fairy dust lying around if you need a contribution to the effort.

All my new stuff is non exothermic.

**Solo1st** · 01-09-10, 13:45

Mike G you have a PM.

**MIKE G** · 01-09-10, 13:57

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**Gutshot John** · 01-09-10, 14:34

Out of curiosity I dug out my old powder to see what the expiration dates were. I had bought it about 4 years ago so I was surprised it was still good.

Surprise it had been relabeled to extend expiration.

Lot 1659 original expiration 2009-12.

Lot 1659 relabeled extension to 2011-09.

**Iraq Ninja** · 01-09-10, 16:01

Originally Posted by MIKE G

Not QC but I have had a couple anecdotal reports from SOF colleagues that report Hemcons become stickier with age. Most were used in the 12-24 month beyond expiration.

There was something else reported, but I forget where I heard it. Something about hemcon failing to work after ninety minutes of use. I don't think my company is even buying replacements anymore. QC gauze is the popular choice.

**tsconver** · 01-10-10, 16:59

is this the same stuff that REI is selling?

http://www.rei.com/product/770187

**Danny Boy** · 01-10-10, 17:33

Same agent just in a tea bag rather than a gauze form.

IIRC they put the granules in the bag so it's easier for the next echelon of care to remove from the wound without the excessive disturbance that washing out straight granules cause.

**Submariner** · 01-11-10, 06:36

Originally Posted by Gutshot John

Out of curiosity I dug out my old powder to see what the expiration dates were. I had bought it about 4 years ago so I was surprised it was still good.

Surprise it had been relabeled to extend expiration.

Lot 1659 original expiration 2009-12.

Lot 1659 relabeled extension to 2011-09.

What was the date prior to extension?