In an emergency, call first
If you are unsure
STOP. MOVE AWAY. CALL.
For any serious reaction, call 911 first, then start first aid.
Chemical in the eyes
- 1Rinse the eye gently with clean water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2Hold the eyelid open and roll the eye so water reaches every part.
- 3Remove contact lenses after the first few minutes if they come out easily.
- 4Keep rinsing on the way to help. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Call 911 if vision is lost, the eye was hit with acid or chlorine, or pain is severe.
Chemical on the skin
- 1Take off contaminated clothing, shoes, and watch right away.
- 2Rinse the skin with plenty of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3Do not scrub or apply creams or ointments.
- 4Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 if the skin burns, blisters, or stays irritated.
Call 911 for large burns, deep burns, or burns to the face.
Breathed in fumes or gas
- 1Get the person to fresh air immediately. Move upwind.
- 2Keep them calm, seated upright, and resting.
- 3Loosen tight clothing around the neck and chest.
- 4Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Watch breathing closely.
Call 911 first if breathing is hard, the person is coughing badly, or chlorine gas was released.
Swallowed a chemical
- 1Do not induce vomiting unless Poison Control tells you to.
- 2Rinse the mouth with water.
- 3If the person is awake and able to swallow, give small sips of water.
- 4Never give anything by mouth to someone who is drowsy or unconscious.
Call 911 if the person is unconscious, having a seizure, or struggling to breathe.
Accidental mix or gas cloud
- 1Stop. Do not try to clean it up or separate the chemicals.
- 2Leave the area at once and move upwind into fresh air.
- 3Keep everyone, including the customer and pets, well clear.
- 4From a safe distance, call 911 if gas was released or anyone was exposed. Once safe, notify BlueLux.
Acid plus chlorine makes toxic chlorine gas. Treat any chemical cloud as a 911 emergency.
Spill response (no one exposed)
Remove the bulk product first, then rinse the cleared surface. The hazard is water meeting concentrated or dry product, not rinsing a surface that is already clear. If a spill mixes chemicals or releases gas or fumes, treat it as an emergency: leave the area, keep others out, do not clean it up, and call 911.
Liquid spill (muriatic acid or liquid chlorine)
- 1Keep people and pets back, and ventilate the area.
- 2Rinse the area with plenty of water.
- 3If the spill is too large to rinse, soak it up with absorbent first, then rinse.
- 4Do not mix the spill with any other chemical. Once safe, notify BlueLux.
Dry spill (trichlor or dichlor)
- 1Keep people and pets back, and ventilate the area.
- 2Sweep up the dry product first. Never direct water at concentrated product.
- 3Once the dry product is removed, rinse the area with plenty of water.
- 4Never return spilled product to its container. Once safe, notify BlueLux.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
This guide is provided in English only. It supports BlueLux field operations and public pool chemical safety education.
The information here reflects general industry best practices and is offered for educational purposes only, on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. It is general information, not professional, legal, medical, or regulatory advice, and it is not authoritative.
This guide does not replace the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or product label, which are the controlling sources. Always read and follow the product label and SDS. Chemical handling requirements vary by product, location, and application. You are responsible for confirming and complying with all applicable laws, codes, and regulations set by the governing authorities for your jurisdiction (for example OSHA, the EPA, your state, county, or local health department, and the relevant authority in your country).
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In an emergency, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.