General Information
Product name
Omega pH Minus
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Lower pH and/or alkalinity levels in swim pool water. Not approved for use in food or animal feed
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
QUALCO, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Caution
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification OSHA Regulatory Status: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency Overview: White granular solid with a slight sulfurous odor
Signal word
Caution Caution
Health hazards
Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Precautionary statements
Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Prevention Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves, protective clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. Response If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing if eye irritation persists. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. If on Skin: Remove/take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Rinse skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If Swallowed: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. If Inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. For specific treatment see first aid on product label and/or Section 4 of SDS – Storage Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. – Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national and/or international regulations.
Additional information
May be corrosive to all contacted tissue when mixed with water. May cause irritation and burns with skin contact, eye contact, respiratory tract contact, or ingestion. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Contact Hazard – Skin: Category 1 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. GHS Contact Hazard – Eye: Category 1 – Causes serious eye damage. GHS Acute Toxicity – Oral: Not classified as acutely toxic by oral exposure per OSHA-GHS criteria. GHS Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: Category 3 – May cause respiratory tract irritation GHS Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: There is no acute inhalation toxicity data available for this material 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. Unknown Acute Dermal Toxicity: There is no acute toxicity data available for this material. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, eye irritant 1
Hazard statements
GHS Health Hazard: Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.