Re: Re: Making Liquid Iodine

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I thought I'd share this with others who are also interested in DIY Iodine.I found this video on how to make Lugols Iodine on youtube...........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3W8SjmA4qwThen I went to the ebay side recommended by and found the 2 ingredients needed:1) 45g pure elemental iodine crystals (the recipe calls for 44 grams) $24.95 plus $2.22 for S & Hhttp://www.ebay.com/itm/45g-pure-elemental-iodine-crystals-/280731875297?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item415cec77e12) Pure granular ACS grade potassium iodide, 4 0z. $22.50 plus $2.64 (the recipe calls for 88 grams)http://www.ebay.com/itm/4oz-114g-potassium-iodide-ACS-grade-/280651699034?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item415825135aThe recipe indicated that you need a QUART jar .... so in the end you will have approx a quart of (more or less) 5 - 7 % Lugols Iodine which is equal to 32 ounces.The costs for 32 ounces of this strength would be $24.95

and $22.50 PLUS $$2.22 and $ $2.64 for Shipping and Handling (unless he combines and discounts S & H)for a maximum total of $52.31 unless he adds taxdivided by 32 ounces ends up costing $1.64 per ounce of 5 - 7 % strength Lugol'sSource for BOTTLES (and perhaps the ingredients, later on)This is the gentleman (Bill) on ebay from whom I ordered my bottles. He is super fast, professional, reliable, compassionate and wants you to be pleased with your order. When I first ordered from Bill, pointed out that my bottles had 'plastic'

droppers.This was my mistake, as I had not noticed it in the description and to be honest, didn't even know to get glass instead of plastic. When I asked Bill if he had some glass inserts that he could sell me, (to replace the plastic ones I, now, had) he replied 'no' but I will order some and mail them to you .... no charge. He would not even let me pay for the shipping. So........ this is a really 'classy' guy!!!http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amber-Glass-Dropper-Bottles-2-oz-16-bx-/290608294935?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 & hash=item43a99aac17He put this 'lot' together especially for me when I told him that I needed (16) 2 oz bottles for my 32 ounces of iodineI'd be making.Bill now offers both plastic AND glass droppers .....so, you need to indicate that you would like the 'glass' droppers.His price for each 2 oz bottle comes out to $1.36 per. I also asked him if he could sell us the ingredients. He has put in anapplication with the authorities and is awaiting approval. He says the process seems to be lengthy and not easy.______________________________________________________These recipes are from /Israel:I make my own Lugol's original formula (5%). 85ml distilled water mixed with 10g postassium iodide (KI), then add 5g iodine crystals(I). It will need to set in a covered container to allow all the crystals to dissolve.Dose equivalent is 6.25mg/drop (vertical) when the iodine is in solution.You will need a scale to measure with. Water weighs one gram/ml. Storage period is indefinite with a properly sealed glass bottle. Rubber stoppered bottles typically deteriorate within a year.========================Formula to make 5% Lugol's iodine one ounce batch:2.84g KI1.42g I24.14ml HOH=========================Here is the method for making 5% Lugol's iodine (6.25 mg/drop) in a nutshell:1. Obtain a clean, empty 1 quart container (with lid)2. Fill about halfway with distilled water (RO water is also okay)3. Put in 44 grams of elemental iodine crystal (you need a scale) My scale was so small I had to put the crystals on a thin sheet of paper and then on the scale ... the crystals started to discolor the sheet .... so you might want to think of the way you're going to do this. I don't know if the paper contaminated my iodine or vice-versa4. Stir with non-metal spoon (wood is okay).5. Put in 88 grams of potassium iodide, and stir some more.6. Fill jar to about 80% of capacity with

distilled water.7. Let it set overnight. If cap is metal, put waxed paper between it and the jar; iodine attacks metal.8. The next day, it is ready for use. For me, the next day still had crystals that were pretty bigand had not totally dissolved. I checked with and she said it was fine to go ahead and drink and thatthe crystals actually take more than a few days to dissolve completely ... sure enough .... some days later, no more crystals! From: sherircf <SRCarucci@...> iodine Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:40 AM Subject: Re: Making Liquid Iodine

Does anyone have the link for the video/ebay seller? I looked in the database and didn't see it there.

thanks!

Sheri

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