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Qualco, Inc. Shox Shock Oxidizer Non-Chlorine Shock
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1-CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Date Prepared: 12-19-2014
Material Identification: Shox Shock Oxidizer
Trade names and Synonyms: Potassium monopersulfate, Potassium peroxymonosulfate
Company Identification: Qualco Inc. / 225 Passaic Street / Passaic, NJ 07055
Phone Number: 973-473-1222 Emergency: CHEMTREC – 1-800-424-9300
2-HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Health Effects: Oxone Monopersulfate blended with 0-20% Sodium Carbonate is a skin and eye
corrosive, and a nose throat and lung irritant. May cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive
individuals. Ingestion may cause inflammation and damage to the lining of the stomach, resulting
in bleeding.
HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS:
Skin contact with aqueous solutions or the dry powder upon contact with moisture or perspiration
may cause skin burns or ulceration; temporary body hair loss may occur in contacted areas. Skin contact with this
product may cause allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals. Human patch tests with the product diluted in
water at concentrations up to 150 ppm did not cause allergic skin reactions.
Eye contact may cause corneal opacity (clouding of the eye) and eye corrosion or ulceration. Severe eye damage
may result (See First Aid Measures)
Inhalation may cause nose bleeds and irritation of the upper respiratory passages and lungs with coughing,
discomfort, difficult breathing and shortness of breath. Ingestion may cause gastritis possibly progressing to
necrosis or hemorrhage.
Individuals with pre-existing diseases of the skin or gastrointestinal tract may have increased susceptibility to the
toxicity of excessive exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC,
NTP, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
3-COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Components: Oxone Monopersulfate Compound (CAS #70693-62-8) - 80%-100%
Sodium Carbonate (CAS #497-19-8) - 0% - 20%
4-FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID:
Ihalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately give 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
5-FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties:
Will not burn
Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Improper storage of large masses of potassium monopersulfate or blended potassium monopersulfate can trap
heat and lead to ignition of combustibles (See section on Handling and Storage). Grinding or intensive mixing may
cause decomposition with liberation of heat and oxygen; ignition of oxidizable material if present may occur.
Extinguishing Media:
Water. Do not use carbon dioxide or other gas-filled fire extinguishers; they will have no effect on decomposing
persulfates.
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Will release oxygen when heated, intensifying a fire. Acidic mist may be present; self contained breathing apparatus
should be used.