---
product_id: 7539605
title: "Aqua-KEM Original - RV Holding Tank Treatment - Deodorizer - Waste Digester - Cleaner - 32 oz - Thetford 09852"
brand: "thetford"
price: "₩57954"
currency: KRW
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/7539605-aqua-kem-original-rv-holding-tank-treatment-deodorizer-waste-digester
store_origin: KR
region: South Korea
---

# 24/7 odor control 3-in-1 powerful formula 100% biodegradable Aqua-KEM Original - RV Holding Tank Treatment - Deodorizer - Waste Digester - Cleaner - 32 oz - Thetford 09852

**Brand:** thetford
**Price:** ₩57954
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ♻️ Keep your RV fresh, clean, and clog-free — the smart camper’s secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aqua-KEM Original - RV Holding Tank Treatment - Deodorizer - Waste Digester - Cleaner - 32 oz - Thetford 09852 by thetford
- **How much does it cost?** ₩57954 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/7539605-aqua-kem-original-rv-holding-tank-treatment-deodorizer-waste-digester)

## Best For

- thetford enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thetford brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly & Safe:** 100% biodegradable and septic-safe for guilt-free, sustainable RV living.
- • **Clog-Free Confidence:** Liquefies solids and toilet tissue fast to prevent costly blockages.
- • **Compact & Convenient:** 32 oz bottle treats up to 160 gallons — perfect for long trips and heavy use.
- • **Triple-Action Formula:** Deodorizes, digests waste, and cleans tank walls & drain lines in one bottle.
- • **Unmatched 24/7 Odor Control:** Stay fresh no matter the weather with the market’s most powerful deodorizer.

## Overview

Aqua-KEM Original is a 32 oz concentrated RV holding tank treatment that deodorizes, digests waste, and cleans tank walls with a powerful 3-in-1 formula. It works effectively in all weather conditions, liquefies solids to prevent clogs, and is 100% biodegradable and septic-safe. Trusted by campers for decades, it treats up to 40 gallons per 8 oz dose, ensuring hassle-free, odor-free RV adventures.

## Description

Aqua-Kem is an efficient holding tank treatment that works around the clock, in all weather conditions. The 3-in-1 product functions as a holding tank deodorizer, a waste digester, and a holding tank cleaner. ◆ Holding tank deodorizer - Formulated to work in any weather condition, Aqua-Kim's packing the most effective odor control available on the market. ◆ Waste digester and liquefier - Clogging is no longer an issue, as Aqua-Kem breaks down solid materials, liquefying waste and toilet tissue in holding tanks. ◆ Holding tank cleaner - The third component of the 3-in-1 formula is the detergent, which cleans the holding tank walls and drain lines, maintaining the tank and lines in top shape. The 100% biodegradable waste holding tank treatment comes in pre-measured child-resistant bottles and is safe for septic tanks, RV and boat holding tanks, recirculating toilets, and for portable toilets. 8 oz of Aqua-Kem will deodorize a 40-gallon waste holding tank. Extremely hot weather or longer retention time may require additional Aqua-Kem.

Review: Best product for Campers - I love this product and I’ve been using it for years. Its concentration allows for efficient. Use in my black tank and works incredibly.
Review: The only stuff that really works. - There is a reason formaldehyde toilet chemicals have been around since the dawn of the chemical toilet. THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT ACTUALLY WORK! I’ve tried all the others in my 5 gallon portapotti camper tank. The tank stinks after a day. “Old blue” this age old thetford formaldehyde chemical is the only one that truly breaks down the solids and neuralizes all odor. All the so called experts that make the other stuff will tell you formaldehyde is bad for septic systems so you have to use formaldehyde free. So I tried the others for a while. One after another I found over and over they didn’t work. So I got to thinking, of formaldehyde is so bad for septic systems then why are there now massive signs at every rv Park saying no dumping if formadehyde chemical is used. I’ve never seen a sign like that. So I did some research. Formadehyde is actually biodegradable. And thetford has a patent on this chemical. So all the others trying to get you to worry about formadehyde are just lying to you about the horrors of formadehyde because it’s the only way they have to compete. Just buy this and say good by to clogged pipes and tank smells. Tried and true. Been around for decades. The only one that really works.

## Features

- Efficient Holding Tank Deodorizer: Works in all weather conditions and ensures effective odor control around the clock.
- Liquefies Waste in the Holding Tanks: Aqua-Kem breaks down solid materials, liquefying waste and toilet tissue, ensuring a no-clog experience.
- Holding Tank Cleaner - Formulated with a powerful detergent that cleans the holding tank walls and drain lines, maintaining the tank and lines in top shape.
- 4 Doses in One Bottle: 8 oz of Aqua-Kem will deodorize and treat 40 gallons of waste
- 100% Biodegradable Holding Tank Treatment: Aqua-Kem is safe for septic tanks, RV and boat holding tanks, recirculating toilets, and portable toilets.
- The Most Powerful Odor Control Available on the Market Today
- Liquefies waste and breaks down tissue fast to prevent clogging
- Powerful detergents clean tank walls and drain lines
- 100% Biodegradable deodorants work around the clock in all weather conditions
- Easy to manage, 32 oz. bottle; A complete lineup of convenient forms for maximum ease of use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0000AXYLP |
| Best Sellers Rank | #688,370 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #132 in RV Sewer Chemicals & Cleaners |
| Brand | Thetford |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (594) |
| Date First Available | July 1, 2004 |
| Exterior | Milled |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Item model number | 9852 |
| Lift Type | 2015-04-24T00:00:00Z |
| Manufacturer | Thetford |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 09852 |
| Model | Aqua-Kem Original |
| National Stock Number | 6840-01-393-7040 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.75 x 10.88 x 9.25 inches |
| Special Features | Concentrated formula works around the clock and keeps odors under control., Works in extreme temperature to deodorize RV black water tanks. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Thetford
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Material Feature:** Biodegradable
- **Scent:** Fresh
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Toilet

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the difference between aqua-key and aqua-max?**
A: Just bought a box of aquamax dri packets  it is biodegrabale and non toxic... I preferred the aqua kem dri, it had a different fragrance, better and stronger, and also had formaldehyde which I preferred because not only does it last longer but the aqua kem broke down waste much better and controlled the odor better, in my opinion... its like everything else that used to work better...
Im going to be switching to something that has formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is the best for odor control and also breaking down waste aka (waste digester).

**Q: how much of this would you put into a 5 gallon porta-potty?**
A: I have the thetford 5 gallon porta potty in my big truck.  After emptying, I use about 3/4 cup and about 1/4 gallon of water.  Then add a little every time we need to go #2.  The motion of the truck breaks everything down to liquid by the time it needs emptied again.  Works great, unlike the formaldehyde free kind.

**Q: Is aqua-kem or aqua-max flammable?**
A: Aqua Kem worked very well to mask smelly odors.  Aqua max does not mask odors but smells worse than odor it’s susposed to mask!
  Aqua Kem is no longer made.  Neither are flamable

**Q: Does this expire?**
A: It has formaldehyde in it, so it should last a long time. 

We are no longer using it, because many campgrounds prefer not to have a harsh chemical used that can contaminate the soil - especially campgrounds with septic fields or lagoon waste treatment facilities that percolate waste water right into the soil. They prefer enzyme tank treatments that actually help their septic systems.  But we did find AquaChem worked well both for odor control and to break down waste, and we often stored it over the winter inside where it would not freeze.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best product for Campers
*by R***N on November 7, 2025*

I love this product and I’ve been using it for years. Its concentration allows for efficient. Use in my black tank and works incredibly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The only stuff that really works.
*by A***D on August 4, 2018*

There is a reason formaldehyde toilet chemicals have been around since the dawn of the chemical toilet. THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT ACTUALLY WORK! I’ve tried all the others in my 5 gallon portapotti camper tank. The tank stinks after a day. “Old blue” this age old thetford formaldehyde chemical is the only one that truly breaks down the solids and neuralizes all odor. All the so called experts that make the other stuff will tell you formaldehyde is bad for septic systems so you have to use formaldehyde free. So I tried the others for a while. One after another I found over and over they didn’t work. So I got to thinking, of formaldehyde is so bad for septic systems then why are there now massive signs at every rv Park saying no dumping if formadehyde chemical is used. I’ve never seen a sign like that. So I did some research. Formadehyde is actually biodegradable. And thetford has a patent on this chemical. So all the others trying to get you to worry about formadehyde are just lying to you about the horrors of formadehyde because it’s the only way they have to compete. Just buy this and say good by to clogged pipes and tank smells. Tried and true. Been around for decades. The only one that really works.

### ⭐ AMAZON check your product spelling on AquaMax!
*by B***B on July 30, 2025*

Aqua Kem USED to be a great product. It completely got rid of rv toilet smell. Somehow they've changed the product and it no longer reduces the smell. I'll assume since they are in California they were regulated out of whatever they used that worked. But they kept their look and changed their name to AquaMax. I don't know why Amazon is still using their original name but it's very misleading. AMAZON check your product spelling!

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*Last updated: 2026-01-29*