Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
215-185-5
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-01-21
Product name
VERTEX CSS-10(R) 9616-8
Product Synonyms
VERTEX CSS-10®; VERTEX CONCENTRATE®; Pool Shock
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vertex Chemical Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
vertexchem@vertexchem.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • May cause damage to organs • Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1 Oxidizing liquids Category 2 • May be corrosive to metals • May intensify fire; oxidizer
Precautionary statements
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Store locked up • Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant • Avoid release to the environment • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant • Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inliner • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials • Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish • Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant
