• Raises low pH in spa water
• Protects the spa shell and fittings from corrosion, etching and wrinkling
• Prevents the eye and skin irritation bathers get from low pH
• Single-ingredient sodium carbonate at 99.8%

Safety information

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

Handling

• When dissolving, add the product to water cautiously while stirring — solutions can get hot.
• Avoid breathing dust.
• Avoid prolonged contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact.
• 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: long-sleeve shirts as a minimum
• Feet: protective footwear
• Respiratory: a NIOSH-approved dust or mist respirator in dusty or misty conditions
• Ventilation: local exhaust ventilation as necessary

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

Incompatible with acids — contact with acids releases carbon dioxide gas. Soda ash is corrosive to aluminum, lead, zinc and zinc brasses in solution, and to aluminum in high humidity. Avoid simultaneous exposure to soda ash and lime dust: in the presence of moisture the two combine to form 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.