Does sterno expire?

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asked Apr 4, 2022 in Camping/RV by milesfromnowhere (1,320 points)
Does sterno expire?

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answered Apr 6, 2022 by Micolucci (9,560 points)
Sterno does not expire although they are best used within 2 years of purchase.

Sterno never expires under standard temperature conditions from about 76*degrees and below.

Although Sterno recommends using within 2 years from the date of purchase.

When you store the Sterno fuel store the canisters of Sterno in a cool, dry place (40°F (4.4°C) - 120°F (48.8°C)).

Provide adequate ventilation in area of storage and use.

Store canisters away from all ignition sources. Keep canisters closed when storing.

Sterno is a brand of jellied, denatured alcohol sold in a can and meant to be burned directly in its can.

The Sterno fuels primary uses are in food service for buffet heating, in the home for fondue, and as a chafing fuel for heating chafing dishes.

Other uses of Sterno are for portable stoves and as an emergency heat source.

The Sterno 20502 7-Ounce Entertainment Cooking Fuel pack contains cans of fuel that each last for up to 2 hours.

The fuel ignites immediately and burns steadily and intensely to generate maximum heat and keep food temperatures safe.

Smart Can label tells you when the can is too hot to touch.

Inside the can, a wick is lit, and the flame is placed under an aluminum pan or tray to heat or warm food.

You can mix your own Sterno fuel using paraffin wax or gelled denatured ethanol, and you can create your own Sterno containers as well.

Alcohol stoves for backpacking burn a little hotter and with windscreen can boil 2 cups of water in 4-8 minutes.

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