What Not To Mix

The rules that keep everyone safe.

In an emergency, call first

Life-threatening emergency911Trouble breathing, unconscious, serious burns, or a gas leak. Call first.Poison Control1-800-222-1222Any chemical in eyes, on skin, swallowed, or inhaled. Free, 24/7, expert guidance.BlueLux Office601-258-3589Report every incident, spill, or accidental mix. When unsure, stop and call.

Never mix acid with any chlorine

Muriatic acid plus liquid chlorine, trichlor, or dichlor releases toxic chlorine gas.

Never mix two chlorine types

Trichlor, dichlor, and liquid chlorine can react together and cause fire or explosion.

Keep oxidizers dry and sealed

Water or moisture in a tablet or shock pail builds pressure and can form an explosive compound.

One chemical at a time

Add a single product, let the pump circulate, then add the next. When unsure, stop and call the office.

Compatibility chart

Find one chemical on the top and the other down the side. Red means never combine them.

	Liquid Chlorine	Trichlor Tabs	Dichlor Shock	Muriatic Acid	Soda Ash	Alkalinity Inc.
Liquid Chlorine		X	X	X	!	!
Trichlor Tabs	X		X	X	!	!
Dichlor Shock	X	X		X	!	!
Muriatic Acid	X	X	X		X	!
Soda Ash	!	!	!	X		!
Alkalinity Inc.	!	!	!	!	!

XNever mix. Dangerous reaction.

!Add separately, never in a container.

Same chemical.

When you are not sure whether two products are safe together, do not combine them. Add one at a time, let the pump run, or stop and call the office.

This guide is provided in English only. It supports BlueLux field operations and public pool chemical safety education. It does not replace the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet or product label, which are the controlling sources. Always follow the product label and SDS. In an emergency, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.