• Raises pH in pool water
• Helps protect the pool from corrosion, etching and wrinkling liners
• Prevents swimmer irritation caused by low pH

Safety information

• Signal word: WARNING
• Classification: Eye irritation — Category 2A.
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Handling

• Avoid breathing in dust.
• Avoid prolonged contact with eyes or prolonged skin contact.
• When dissolving, add to water cautiously while stirring — solutions can get hot.
• Wash skin thoroughly after handling and use good personal hygiene.

Personal protective equipment

• Hands: cotton gloves are permitted for the dry product; impervious gloves when handling solutions
• Eyes: safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles
• Body: as a minimum, long-sleeved shirts; coveralls where contact may occur
• Feet: protective footwear
• Respiratory: a NIOSH-approved dust or mist respirator in dusty or misty conditions
• Ventilation: local exhaust ventilation as necessary to keep exposure within applicable limits

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from acids. Prolonged storage may cause the product to cake and become damp from atmospheric moisture.

Incompatible materials

Acids — contact with acids will release carbon dioxide gas. Soda ash is corrosive to aluminium, lead, zinc and zinc brasses when in solution, and to aluminium when high humidity is present. Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture from the air. Simultaneous exposure to soda ash and lime dust in the presence of moisture forms corrosive caustic soda, which may cause burns.

Source

Chemistry, hazard, handling and storage information on this page is taken from the manufacturer's GHS Safety Data Sheet for this formulation. Always read and follow the product label. In an emergency in Canada, call CANUTEC at 613-996-6666.