Oxygen absorbing caps -- sanitization

[bluefoxicy]

I can sanitize Oxygen absorbing caps in Star San right? I've read I can't boil them.

I'm tempted to just use regular caps.

 

[DrinksWellWithOthers]

I've used a bag of them before. I think the instructions said not to boil or sanitize them and just cap the bottles because they're moisture activated or something. Never had any problems with them.

 

[ChshreCat]

The coating inside the cap starts absorbing O2 as soon as it gets wet, so I wouldn't soak them or boil them or anything. I'd guess you're safe using them right out of the pack, but if you're worried you might be able to get away with a quick swab with star san and then immediately cap the bottle with it.

 

[eddie]

I soak my caps in a bowl of cheap vodka. and pick them from the bowl while I'm capping. Works well and when I'm done I just pour the rest of the vodka back into the bottle.