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Pool Time Algicide & Clarifier
Revision Date 10-May-2017
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
None known.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
None.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
See Section 12 for additional ecological information. Do not allow into any sewer, on the
ground or into any body of water.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not mix with
other chemicals.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep out of the reach of children.
Incompatible materials
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Do not mix with other swimming pool/spa
chemicals in their concentrated forms.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
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Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Sodium tetraborate decahydrate
1303-96-4
STEL: 6 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m
3
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Information
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962
(11th Cir., 1992).
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
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