» Arch Chemical Emergency Action Network: 1-800-654-6911
» Chemical Disposal Assistance: 1-800-654-6911
Pool Chemical Safety Rules
Pool chemicals must be handled with great care. Certain precautions must be taken. Fire, explosion, or release of gas can result from misuse. Read and follow the dosages, directions and precautionary statements on each product label. Keep all pool products away from children.
Pool Chemical Handling Guide
» Keep all chemicals out of the reach of children and pets.
» Read first aid procedures print on the label before using the product. If the
product gets on your skin, in your eyes, is swallowed, or is inhaled, follow the
correct procedure from the product label.
» Open all pool chemical containers carefully.
» Never mix pool chemicals with any other substance.
» Never mix different types of pool chemicals. Add each chemical separately.
» Only add a pool chemical to the water. Never add water to chemicals.
» Use separate, clean utensils and measuring cups for each pool chemical.
» Use the exact quantities specified on the product label.
» Immediately wash your hands after handling any pool chemical.
Pool Chemical Storage Guide
» Carefully seal each container tightly after use.
» Store pool chemicals in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under cover.
» Keep pool chemicals away from heat or open flame.
» Keep pool chemicals away from moisture, garbage, dirt, chemicals (including
other pool chemicals), pool chlorinating compounds, household products,
cyanuric acid pool stabilizers, soap products, paint products, solvents, acids,
vinegar, beverages, oils, pine oil, dirty rags, or any other foreign matter.
» Keep pool chemicals away from your lawn, shrubs and trees.
» Keep pool chemicals locked or secured to keep children from accessing them.
Pool Chemical Container Disposal Checklist
» Wash empty pool chemical containers before disposing of them.
» Dispose of all empty chemical containers according to the label directions on that
product.
» Call 1-800-253-9140 for assistance in disposing of chemicals.
» DO NOT throw chemicals in the trash.
» If a spill occurs, this requires emergency handling if there is any sign of activity
such as a bulging container, bubbling, hissing, gassing, smoking, or fire.
Pool Chemical Container Disposal Checklist
» Thoroughly rinse empty pool chemical containers before disposing of them; triple
rinsing is recommended.
» Dispose of all empty containers according to the label directions on that product.
» Call 1-800-253-9140 for assistance in disposing of chemicals; DO NOT throw away
in trash.
Emergency Assistance Numbers
» Arch Chemical Emergency Action Network: 1-800-654-6911
» A spill requires emergency handling if there is any sign of activity such as a
bulging container, bubbling, hissing, gassing, smoking or fire. Call the emergency
number if any of your pool chemicals spill.
