1. IDENTIFICATION. Aqua Guard Calcium Hardness Increaser. Do not mix with other chemicals

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 1 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product Name Aqua Guard Calcium Hardness Increaser Other means of identification Product Code Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use Swimming pool chemicals. Uses advised against Do not mix with other chemicals Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Address KIK Pool Additives Inc 5160 East Airport Drive Ontario, California Emergency telephone number Emergency Telephone Poison Control Center (Medical) : (866) Chemtrec (Transportation) , Classification 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Label elements Warning Emergency Overview Hazard statements Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation Color off-white Physical state Solid Odor Odorless Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear eye/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Page 1 / 7

2 Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or if you feel unwell, Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair):: Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. Protect from sunlight Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) t applicable Other Information 0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity Mixture 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Name CAS. Weight-% Calcium chloride *The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. Description of first aid measures 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye contact Skin contact Inhalation Ingestion Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a physician. Wash skin with soap and water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Remove to fresh air. Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed te to physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Page 2 / 7

3 . Explosion data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact ne. Sensitivity to Static Discharge ne. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Methods for cleaning up Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not mix with other chemicals. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions Incompatible materials Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. ne known based on information supplied. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Exposure Guidelines This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Skin and body protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be Page 3 / 7

4 provided in accordance with current local regulations. General Hygiene Considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Information on basic physical and chemical properties 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical state Appearance Color Solid crystalline off-white Odor Odor threshold Odorless Property Values ph 8-10 Melting point/freezing point Boiling point / boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Flammability Limit in Air Upper flammability limit: Lower flammability limit: Vapor pressure Vapor density Specific Gravity Water solubility Soluble in water Solubility in other solvents Partition coefficient Autoignition temperature Decomposition temperature Kinematic viscosity Dynamic viscosity Density Bulk density Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Remarks Method Other Information Softening point Molecular weight VOC Content (%) Reactivity data available Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions ne under normal processing. Conditions to avoid Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. Incompatible materials ne known based on information supplied. Hazardous Decomposition Products ne known based on information supplied. Information on likely routes of exposure 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Page 4 / 7

5 Product Information Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Avoid contact with eyes. May cause irritation. Substance may cause slight skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Chemical Name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Calcium chloride = 1000 mg/kg ( Rat ) = 2630 mg/kg ( Rat ) Information on toxicological effects Symptoms. Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity STOT - single exposure STOT - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information Ecotoxicity 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment Chemical Name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Crustacea Calcium chloride : 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/l LC50 static 2400: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/l LC50 Persistence and degradability. Bioaccumulation. Mobility. Other adverse effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Disposal of wastes Contaminated packaging Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Do not reuse container. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Page 5 / 7

6 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT t regulated IATA IMDG t regulated t regulated International Inventories TSCA DSL/NDSL 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Complies Complies Legend: TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/n-Domestic Substances List US Federal Regulations SARA 313 Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute health hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire hazard Sudden release of pressure hazard Reactive Hazard Yes CWA (Clean Water Act) This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR and 40 CFR ) CERCLA This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material US State Regulations California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations U.S. EPA Label Information EPA Pesticide Registration Number This product does not contain any substances regulated as pesticides 16. OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING DATE OF PREPARATION OF THE LAST REVISION Page 6 / 7

7 NFPA HMIS Health hazards 2 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and Chemical Properties - Health hazards 2 Flammability 0 Physical hazards 0 Personal protection B Prepared By Regulatory Affairs Revision Date 08-May-2015 Revision te Disclaimer The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. End of Safety Data Sheet Page 7 / 7