SDS

90 years of HTH Perfect Pools Shock! Treatment
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SDS_US / EN
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Further information on storage sta-
bility
:
Average daily temperature of 35° C / 95° F. Storage above
this temperature may result in rapid decomposition, evolution
of chlorine gas and heat sufficient to ignite combustible prod-
ucts.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Components with workplace control parameters
Components
CAS-No.
Value type
(Form of
exposure)
Control parame-
ters / Permissi-
ble concentra-
tion
Basis
Calcium dihydroxide
1305-62-0
TWA
5 mg/m3
ACGIH
REL
5 mg/m3
NIOSH/GUIDE
PEL (Total
dust.)
15 mg/m3
OSHA_TRANS
PEL (Respir-
able frac-
tion.)
5 mg/m3
OSHA_TRANS
TWA
5 mg/m3
Z1A
Engineering measures
:
Local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls are
normally required when handling or using this product to
keep airborne exposures below the TLV, PEL or other rec-
ommended exposure limit.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
:
Wear a NIOSH approved respirator if levels above the expo-
sure limits are possible.
A NIOSH approved full-face air purifying respirator equipped
with combination chlorine/P100 cartridges. Air purifying respi-
rators should not be used in oxygen deficient or IDLH atmos-
pheres or if exposure concentrations exceed ten (10) times
the published limit.
Hand protection
Remarks
:
Wear impervious gloves to avoid skin contact. A full impervi-
ous suit is recommended if exposure is possible to a large
portion of the body.
Eye protection
:
Use chemical goggles.
Skin and body protection
:
Neoprene, Nitrile, Natural rubber (This includes: gloves,
boots, apron, protective suit)
Protective measures
:
An eye wash and safety shower should be provided in the
immediate work area.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
:
powder