Seachem Stability -- accidentally froze it

[Morainy]

I bought a bottle of Seachem Stability for a new setup. After one use (yesterday) I put it in the fridge. It seems to have frozen, as today when I shook it it rattled.

I think that Stability probably contains bacteria. Will freezing it ruin it? Should I buy a new bottle?

If I do buy a new bottle, obviously I can't put it into my fridge because Stability seems to freeze at a higher temperature than milk does. Can I store it at room temp?

Thanks!

[cdsgo1974]

Here's the answer

[Morainy]

Thank you, CDSGO, that certainly answers my question. I'll get a new bottle.

[Morainy]

The Seachem people wrote me back very quickly, too, much faster than I was expecting. They said,

"Although the bacteria in Stability can withstand a wide ranges of temperature & pH, the bacteria have most likely been compromised by being frozen.For future reference: Stability contains bacteria that are held in a dormant spore state, therefore refrigeration of Stability is not necessary."