SDS

HTH 3" Chlorinating Tablets
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SDS_US / EN
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ical resistant gloves, coveralls and boots. In case of fire, this
personal protective equipment should be used in addition to
normal fire fighter equipment.
Compatible materials for response to this material are: neo-
prene.
Protection concerns must also address the following: If this
material becomes damp/wet or contaminated in a container,
the formation of nitrogen trichloride gas may occur and an
explosive condition may exist.
In case of emergency call CHEMTREC US: 1-800-424-9300,
CHEMTREC WORLD: 1-703-527-3887.
Hazardous concentrations in air may be found in local spill
area and immediately downwind.
If spill material is still dry, do not put water directly on this
product as a gas evolution may occur. If material is wet, con-
tact 1-800-654-6911 for proper stabilization procedures.
For disposal considerations see section 13.
This material may be neutralized for disposal; you are re-
quested to contact Arch Chemicals at 1-800-654-6911 before
beginning any such procedure.
Environmental precautions
:
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Methods and materials for contain-
ment and cleaning up
:
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid dust formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling
:
Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and cloth-
ing. Upon contact with skin or eyes, wash off with water.
Avoid breathing dust, mist, vapor or gas.
Conditions for safe storage
:
Store in a cool dry ventilated location, away from sources of
ignition or other incompatible conditions and chemicals. Keep
container(s) closed.
Avoid creating dusts.
Materials to avoid
:
Refer to Section 10, "Incompatible Materials."
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
Boric acid
10043-35-3
TWA (Inhal-
able frac-
2 mg/m3
ACGIH