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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Utikem AlkaMinus pH minus Powder

Alternate Product: Sodium Bisulphate, sodium hydrogen sulfate, sulfuric acid, GBS, sodium acid sulfate

General Use: Lower pH and/or alkalinity levels in swim pool water. Not approved for use in food or animal

feed.

Manufacturer: Emergency Telephone Numbers: Supplied by:

QUALCO, INC. 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC – US) Qualco, Inc.

225 Passaic Street 973-473-1222 (Qualco, Inc.) 225 Passaic Street

Passaic, NJ 07936 Passaic, NJ 07055

2. Hazards Identification

OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

(29 CFR 1910.1200)

Emergency Overview:

White granular solid with a slight sulfurous odor

Signal Word: Caution

Major Health Hazards:

Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Precautionary Statements: Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate

ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Additional Hazard Information: May be corrosive to all contacted tissue when mixed with water. May cause

irritation and burns with skin contact, eye contact, respiratory tract contact, or ingestion. Handle in accordance

with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

GHS Classification:

GHS Contact Hazard – Skin: Category 1 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

GHS Contact Hazard – Eye: Category 1 – Causes serious eye damage.

GHS Acute Toxicity – Oral: Not classified as acutely toxic by oral exposure per OSHA-GHS criteria.

GHS Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: Category 3 – May cause respiratory tract irritation

GHS Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen

by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.

Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material 100% of

this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.

Unknown Acute Dermal Toxicity: There is no acute toxicity data available for this material. 100% of this product

consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.

GHS Symbol: Corrosion, eye irritant

Summary of content (9 pages)

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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product and Company Identification Product Name: Utikem AlkaMinus pH minus Powder Alternate Product: Sodium Bisulphate, sodium hydrogen sulfate, sulfuric acid, GBS, sodium acid sulfate General Use: feed. Lower pH and/or alkalinity levels in swim pool water. Not approved for use in food or animal Manufacturer: Emergency Telephone Numbers: Supplied by: QUALCO, INC. 225 Passaic Street Passaic, NJ 07936 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC – US) 973-473-1222 (Qualco, Inc.) Qualco, Inc.
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GHS Signal Word: Caution GHS Hazard Statements: GHS Health Hazard: Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. GHS Precautionary Statement(s) – Prevention: Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves, protective clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. GHS Precautionary Statement(s) – Response: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
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Ingestion: If swallowed, rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Contact a Poison Center or a doctor/physician, or get medical attention if you feel unwell. Most Important Symptoms/Effects (Acute and Delayed): When in solution, this material may be corrosive to any tissue it comes in contact with. Depending on the exposure, it can cause serious burns and extensive tissue destruction. Acute Symptoms/Effects: Listed below.
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Upper Flammability Level (air): Not applicable Flash Point: Not applicable Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. When handling this material, wear appropriate personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection, of the SDS.
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Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation where dust may be generated. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes Protection: Wear safety glasses with side-shields. If eye contact is likely, wear chemical resistant safety goggles and/or face shield when appropriate. Skin and Body Protection: As a good hygiene practice, wear protective clothing to minimize skin contact such as standard industrial work clothes, coveralls, safety footwear.
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Evaporation Rate: Not applicable Partition Coefficient in Water: Not data available Flash Point: Not applicable Flammability: Not applicable Lower Flammability Level (air): Not applicable Upper Flammability Level (air): Not applicable Auto ignition Temperature: Not applicable Viscosity: Not applicable Hygroscopic: Yes 10. Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: Not reactive under normal temperatures and pressures. Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
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Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Inhalation (breathing): Respiratory System Effects. May cause irritation and chemical burns to the upper respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing wheezing and shortness of breath. Significant exposures may cause delayed pulmonary edema. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis, and pulmonary edema.
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14. Transportation Considerations Land Transport US DOT 49 CFR 172.101 Status: Not regulated. Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods: Not regulated Maritime Transport (IMO/IMDG): Not regulated 15. Regulatory Information United States OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). CERCLA Sections 102a/103 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated SARA EHS Chemical (40 CFR 355.
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Reactivity: 0 HMIS: Hazardous Material Identification System Degree of Hazard Code: 4 = Severe 3 = Serious 2 = Moderate 1 = Slight 0 = Minimal NFPA Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special: None No Special Requirements NFPA: National Fire Protection Association Degree of Hazard Code: 4 = Extreme 3 = High 2 = Moderate 1 = Slight 0 = Insignificant Reasons for Revision: Comply with new SDS format Updated Hazards Information Updated first aid measures Revised Handling/Storage Recommendations Other Inform