Product Benefits
How to Use
How to Use
Why You Should Use This Product: This specialty treatment helps protect pool surfaces from metal staining and scale buildup. It prevents scale formation, helps control metals throughout the pool season, and can remove fresh metal and copper stains.
Before Use: Test pool water and ensure total alkalinity, pH, and calcium hardness are within recommended ranges.
Application Instructions
Add this product directly to the pool water with the circulation system running. Brush any undissolved particles to help disperse the product evenly. Keep water circulating and do not shock the pool for at least 8 hours after application.
Initial Treatment
Add 10 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water.
Maintenance Treatment
Add 2.5 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water weekly to help prevent stains and scale.
Opening Your Pool
Add 10 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water when opening or filling the pool. Do not shock the pool for 8 hours.
Closing Your Pool
Treat algae or cloudy water before adding this product. Add 10 fl oz of this product per 10,000 gallons of pool water. Keep water circulating for 24–48 hours before closing the pool for the season.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Active Ingredient:
Contains tetrasodium etidronate.
Safety, Storage, and Disposal
Safety
Use this product only as directed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and mucous membranes.
Wear protective eyewear and gloves when handling, and wash hands thoroughly after use.
Do not mix this product with other chemicals.
For complete safety information, warnings, and first aid instructions, refer to the product label.
First Aid
If product gets in eyes, rinse slowly and gently with water for 15–20 minutes and seek medical advice if irritation persists.
If on skin or clothing, remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin thoroughly with water.
If swallowed or inhaled, contact a poison control center or medical professional immediately.
Storage and Disposal
Keep product in its original, tightly closed container when not in use.
Store in a cool, well‑ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight.
Use entire contents when possible. Triple rinse empty container and dispose in accordance with state and local regulations.
Do not reuse empty container.
For full storage, disposal, and emergency handling instructions, refer to the product label.
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Quick Pool Tips

Always read product label directions prior to using and use only as directed

Always add chemicals to pool water, never the other way around

Never add chemicals to pool water when people are in the pool

Never mix products together

Always store pool products in a cool, dry location and out of direct sunlight


