Jandy TruDose Installation And Operation Manual page 6

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READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE HANDLING AND WORKING WITH MURIATIC
ACID (ALSO KNOWN AS HYDROCHLORIC ACID) AND CHLORINE (SODIUM
HYDROCHLORITE)
MURIATIC ACID AND CHLORINE (LIQUID AND MIST) CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
SKIN, MOUTH AND EYES. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. INHALATION
CAN CAUSE SEVERE LUNG DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT! CHLORINE CONTAINER
MIXING CHEMICALS WITH CHLORINE OR CHLORINE RESIDUE IN CONTAINER CAN
CREATE A DEADLY GAS OR AN EXPLOSION.
INHALATION
Inhalation of vapors can cause coughing, inflammation of the nose, throat and upper
respiratory tract and death. In case of inhalation, move to an area of fresh air immediately.
INGESTION
Swallowing can be fatal. Contact local poison control center or physician immediately. Give
large amounts of water or milk. Allow person to vomit. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower
than hips to avoid aspiration. If person is unconcious, turn their head to the side. Seek
immediate medical attention.
STORAGE
Install and store container and acid in a dry, ventilated place protected from excess heat and direct sunlight.
Should be stored at a temperature below 80° F (27° C). Be sure drainage is located away from building and
equipment.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 20 minutes and remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Contaminated clothes should be thoroughly cleaned before re-use.
EYE CONTACT
Flush eyes immediately with waterr for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION
Use container outside and in a well-ventilated area.
EYE PROTECTION
Use splash-resistant safety goggles.
CLOTHING
Wear chemical-resistant clothing when handling or working with acid and chlorine.
GLOVES
Wear chemical-resistant gloves when handling or working with acid and chlorine.
DISPOSAL
Because of its corrosive nature, muriatic acid is a hazardous waste when spilled or discarded. Dispose of used
acid at an approved hazardous waste facility or at your municipal household hazardous waste collection facility.
Small spills of acid may be neutralized using baking soda. Carefully pour the baking soda onto the spilled material
until fizzing has stops, then mop or scoop up the residue. Leave cleanup of large spills to the experts: call your
local fire department or hazardous materials spill team.
DANGER
WARNING
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