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Uses

  • Laboratory applications such as autoclaves and laboratory testing
  • Automotive cooling systems
  • ‘Lead-acid’ type vehicle batteries
  • Laser cutting
  • Steam irons
  • Aquariums
  • Humidifiers
  • Cosmetics (where the word ‘aqua’ appears on an ingredients list it often refers to Demineralised Water)
  • Fine-mist fire-fighting equipment
  • Aircraft engine cooling systems
  • The final rinse of car and window washing systems as it leaves no smears

Cautions

  • Direct effects on the intestinal mucous membrane, metabolism and mineral homeostasis or other body functions.
  • Little or no intake of calcium and magnesium from low-mineral water.
  • Low intake of other essential elements and microelements.
  • Loss of calcium, magnesium and other essential elements in prepared food.
  • Possible increased dietary intake of toxic metals.

Other Names

DISTILLED / DE-IONISED / DEMINERALISED / ULTRAPURE WATER

References

Source: Water Benefits Health, http://www.waterbenefitshealth.com/drinking-demineralized-water.html

The Water Health Organization Report (2004), http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/nutrientschap12.pdf

 

 

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