Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid

10% sodium hypochlorite liquid for pool water chlorination and shock treatment.

A liquid chlorine source

Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid contains 10% sodium hypochlorite. It is a liquid source of unstabilized chlorine for swimming pool water. Chlorine demand changes with sunlight, pool use, rain, temperature, and organic debris. Use a reliable pool test kit to measure free available chlorine rather than estimating a dose from water appearance. Measure the pool volume and use the amount that corresponds to the desired residual, starting from a current test result.

Use the routine rate as a starting point

Add 13 fluid ounces per 10,000 gallons to yield about 1 ppm available chlorine. Maintain 1 to 3 ppm in unstabilized pools and 1 to 1.5 ppm in stabilized pools. Those figures describe the measured chlorine residual, not a fixed amount to add every day. The liquid loses strength as it ages, so test and increase the amount as needed to reach the required level. Keep pH between 7.2 and 7.6 and alkalinity between 50 and 100 ppm.

For startup or a chlorine boost

For startup or superchlorination, use 64 to 128 fluid ounces per 10,000 gallons to produce a 5 to 10 ppm residual. Do not enter the pool until the residual falls below 4 ppm. Add at night with the pump and filter running, then test in the morning and adjust if needed. The test result matters because the target residual depends on the actual water volume and chlorine demand.

Winterize only clear water

For winterizing, treat clear, clean water with 40 fluid ounces per 10,000 gallons while the filter runs. Test to confirm a 3 ppm residual. Cover the pool after treatment and prepare the heater, filter, and related equipment according to their manufacturers’ instructions. Do not substitute the winterizing dose for routine chlorination or shock treatment. The goal and initial water condition are different.

Protect people and equipment

This is a corrosive product that can damage eyes and skin. Wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber gloves, wash after handling, avoid breathing vapors, and leave a poorly ventilated area until vapors have cleared. Keep liquid chlorine separate from acids, ammonia, detergents, organic waste, and other pool products. Mixing can release chlorine gas. Direct contact can bleach vinyl, metal, fiberglass, painted surfaces, or colored plaster, so dilute and apply only as directed. The liquid is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Keep it out of surface waters and store the closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sun and heat.

Active ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Sodium Hypochlorite 10.0%. OTHER INGREDIENTS 90.0%. TOTAL 100.0%.

Directions for use

EPA Reg. No. 7616-45. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. NOTE: This product degrades with age. Use a chlorine test kit and increase dosage as necessary to obtain the required level of available chlorine.

Add at night while running pump and filter. Check in the morning and adjust as necessary. Maintain pH between 7.2 and 7.6 and alkalinity between 50 and 100 ppm. For winterizing, cover pool and prepare heater and filter components according to manufacturers’ instructions.

Label storage and disposal: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage, disposal or cleaning of equipment. Keep product tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and heat. In case of spill, flood area with large quantities of water. Product or rinsates that cannot be used must be diluted with water before disposal in a sanitary sewer. Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill. Offer for recycling if available or place in trash.

Cautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DANGER. Corrosive, may cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin. Causes eye damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber gloves when handling this product. Wash after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Avoid breathing vapors. Vacate poorly ventilated areas as soon as possible. Do not return until vapors have dissipated.

FIRST AID: Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. If in eyes, hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15–20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. If on skin or clothing, take off contaminated clothing and rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15–20 minutes. If swallowed, have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. DO NOT induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If inhaled, move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth, if possible. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARD: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT: Mix only with water according to label directions. Mixing this product with chemicals (e.g. ammonia, acids, detergents, etc.) or organic matter (e.g. urine, feces, etc.) will release chlorine gas which is irritating to eyes, lungs, and mucous membranes. Do not allow direct contact of this product on vinyl, metallic, fiberglass, painted or colored plaster surfaces. Always dilute in water; direct contact with surfaces will bleach color.