Pool Chemicals: A Dangerous Combination?

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An incident reported in the Kennebec Journal highlights the dangers of improperly mixing pool chemicals, specifically calcium hypochlorite with water, which resulted in burns to an Augusta woman's face and neck. The discussion emphasizes the importance of following safety instructions and suggests that safety alerts should be distributed at points of sale for pool chemicals. There is also a call for better education on chemical handling, as some participants express confusion over how such a dangerous reaction could occur from mixing these substances. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for increased awareness and safety measures regarding pool chemical usage.
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I saw an article in Saturday's edition of the Kennebec Journal about an Augusta woman who mixed pool chemicals (calcium hypochlorite) with water in a bucket in the sink and it caused burns to her face and neck. It pays to read directions but it wouldn't hurt to hand out safety alerts where pools are sold and places where pool chemicals are sold.

http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/1716375.shtml
 
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I think some people need safety notices posted on their hands that say "Request assistance for everything"
 
i still don't exactly understand how this happened, mixing water and hypochlorite isn't that dangerous...
 

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