Store in a cool, dry place. The main ingredient in Sustain Tablets and Shock is Calcium Hypochlorite, a checmial that has been widely used in pool water disinfection since the early 1900s. Calcium Hypochlorite is an inorganic chemical. It is an oxidizer and will decompose slowly over time. This decomposition liberates oxygen and heat. In a cool, dry place this heat will not build up, but in a hot storage shed, the higher temperatures will lead to premature loss of strength. If the product gets wet it loses strength faster. In fact, contaminating Calcium Hypochlorite with organic liquids (such as algaecides) or carbonated beverages can result in a fire, cause an explosion, or release toxic fumes. Always secure the lid after use.
Storage Tips:
- Always store chemicals in their original containers with lids tightly sealed.
- Keep chemicals in a cool, dry area away from flammable materials, acids, and cleaning compounds.
- Organize your household, automotive and garden products that are stored in the same areas as your pool chemicals to minimize the potential for fire in the event that a spill occurs. For example, never store paint, antifreeze, algaecides or pool acid on top of (or directly above) your Sustain products.
- Never mix two different kinds of chemicals.
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