How often do you think about your pool chemicals and how you are storing them?
Swimming pool chemicals can be very dangerous when stored incorrectly.
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ALWAYS READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE STORING AND OR SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE WHEN HANDLING THESE CHEMICALS.
It is my responsibility as a pool specialist to help my clients enjoy their pool ownership experience as safely and environmentally friendly as possible.
Most pool owners have an area on their property to store pool chemicals in all forms.
Do you know that there are two major types of chemicals and what their hazards are?
Oxidisers
Corrosives
Oxidisers intensify fires, and increase the risk of a fire or explosion occurring. They can also start a fire or release toxic gases if they come into contact with other chemicals, including moisture and water. Because of this, it is dangerous to keep oxidizers near other chemicals, heat sources or combustible materials (such as waste cardboard, oils and wood). Many oxidisers will also react dangerously with each other.
Common oxidisers include dry swimming pool chlorines (those supplied as powders, granules or tablets, e.g. calcium hypochlorite,and trichlorocyanuric acid) and swimming pool sanitisers (e.g. hydrogen peroxide).
Corrosives damage the skin and eyes on contact, and can burn the throat and respiratory tract if their fumes or vapours are inhaled. Corrosive swimming pool chemicals are either acids or bases (also called alkalis). Corrosive chemicals are usually incompatible with other chemicals and are often incompatible with each other, for example if swimming pool chlorine (a base) comes into contact with acid it releases poisonous chlorine gas.
Common acids include pH decreasers (e.g. hydrochloric acid and muriatic acid), while swimming pool chlorines (including liquid swimming pool chlorines, e.g. sodium hypochlorite or hypochlorite solution) are typically bases.
Common symbols used to warn users about oxidisers and corrosive chemicals are shown below.
These are often included on the labels of swimming pool chemicals, however you should not rely on the presence of these symbols on product labels to determine if a product is hazardous. These symbols may not always be present, and you should always refer to the chemicals safety data sheet for complete information. Incompatible chemicals can appear very similar when packaged. You should carefully inspect chemical packages and safety data sheets to ensure you are aware of your chemicals hazards and their recommended storage methods.
SO WITH ALL THESE HAZARDS, HOW DO YOU THE CONSUMER SAFELY DISPOSE OF YOUR UNWANTED OR OLD CHEMICALS?
Pool chemicals and some other household chemicals are not suitable for the usual collection and disposal methods.
Hazardous waste products include:
garden chemicals - eg pesticides, weedkillers and fertilisers
insect repellents and rat poison
cleaners - eg oven cleaner, toilet cleaner, bleach, ammonia and furniture polish
automotive products - eg fuel, lubricants and degreasers
home improvement products - eg paints, thinners and adhesives, batteries and pool chlorine.
Don't place hazardous products out for garbage collection.
Don't bury them and never dispose of them in sewer or stormwater systems.
Full PDF: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1909/pool_chemicals_supplementary.pdf
Always contact your local waste centre for advice and locations for where you can safely dispose of your chemicals.
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