CHLORINE REDUCTION TEST REPORT

Report # 87-CI
Date: 02/12/2008

Standard Performed: NSF-42 Chlorine Reduction Test (adapted)
Method Performed: Free Chlorine EPA 330.5

ENVIROTEK LABORATORIES, INe.

By: Jaime A. Young

Customer: Adya, Inc.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Adya® Ionic Mineral solution manufactured by Adya, Inc. was tested by applying the protocol NSF Standard 42 for chlorine reduction. The solution prepared with 1 mL of the Adya Ionic Mineral solution dissolved in a 1000 mL volumetric flask with the challenge water (2.08 ppm of Free Chlorine) reduced the Free Chlorine in the challenge water by 100.0%.

INTRODUCTION

Adya® Ionic Mineral solution manufactured by Adya, Inc. was tested by applying the protocol NSF Standard 42 for chlorine reduction. The challenge water was prepared by adding a chlorine standard to DI water in a 1000 mL volumetric to obtain a final concentration of free chlorine of 2.0 ± 0.2 mglL (ppm); the solution was analyzed as per EPA method 330.5. After analyzing the free chlorine and other parameters of this challenge water, one milliliter of the Adya® Ionic Mineral concentrated solution was added to the volumetric flask containing the challenge water (2.08 ppm of Free Chlorine), mixed well and analyzed as per EPA method 330.5. The solution prepared at a concentration of 1:1000 in the challenge water, reduced the free chlorine in the challenge water by 100.0%. The level of chloride was tested in the challenge water before and after adding the Adya® Ionic Mineral solution; the chloride level increased from 16 ppm to 550 ppm after adding the Mineral solution indicating that the free chlorine was converted to chlorides in the water.

MATERIALS

Adya® Ionic Mineral concentrated Solution
Chlorine Standard Solution
Spectrophotometer (UV, Visible range)
Reagents and chemicals necessary to perform EPA approved methods for drinking water analysis.

PROCEDURE

Prepare a water solution with free chlorine at a concentration of 2.0 ± 0.2 mg/L (ppm) by adding the
appropriate amount of the chlorine standard to DI water. Analyze the final solution according to protocol
NSF Standard 42. Add 1 mL of the Adya® Ionic Mineral concentrated solution, mix well and analyze the
final solution according to protocol NSF Standard 42.

RESULTS

 

Parameter

Challenge Water

Adya Mineral Solution

NSF Standard 42 range

  pH

7.1

6.8

6.5-8.5

Total Dissolved Solids

 

110

118

80-120 ppm

Alkalinity

80

20

80-120 (ppm)

Calcium

20

800

32-48 (ppm)

Fluorides

2.0

1

2.0 (ppm)

Chlorides

60

550

Not Specified

Free Chlorine

2.08

Not Detected

2.0± 0.2

 

CONCLUSION

The Adya® Mineral solution prepared at 1: 1000 in the challenge water reduces the free chlorine in the
challenge water by 100.0%; the minimum reduction amount required by the NSF Standard 42 is 50%. This
product meets the requirements for chlorine reduction. The Adya Ionic Mineral solution also reduces the
alkalinity and the pH of the water.

The calcium and chloride levels increased by a significant amount after adding the Ionic Mineral solution
to the challenge water. The reduction of the free chlorine level indicates that the free chlorine was reduced
to chlorides. There is also a decrease in the amount of fluorides in the challenge water by 50.0%. The
Adya® Ionic Mineral solution is a suitable source of essential minerals.

CHLORIDE BENEFITS & FUNCTIONS

1) keeps the amount of fluid within and around cells in balance

2) helps regulate the pH (acid-alkali / acid-base) balance of body fluids

3) maintains proper blood volume and pressure

4) critical constituent of hydrochloric acid, a key component of gastric juice secreted by the stomach that is vital for maintaining the normal acidic environment needed by pepsin, and aids digestion and absorption of many nutrients including iron and vitamin B12

5) may help conserve potassium

Jaime A. Young
Lab Director