Champion "No Scent" Muriatic Acid?

[ramblinwreck001]

Is this product OK to use? Anyone use this product?

Champion No Scent Muriatic Acid 1 gal Liquid - Ace Hardware

Champion Muriatic Acid is NSF 60 certified for water treatment, this product has many commercial and home uses.Find the MURIATIC ACID LIQ 1 GAL at Ace.

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Label indicates it is full strength (31.45%).

Normally I get the gallon 2-packs of HDX/Kem-Tek at Home Depot or Lowes, but my local Ace stocks this product. However, I'm skeptical of the "no scent" labeling -- does this mean it has extra stuff in it that I don't want in my pool? Label indicates it is suitable for pool use. I found a couple of passing references on this forum, but thought I'd ask the question here.

 

[Newdude]

However, I'm skeptical of the "no scent" labeling -- does this mean it has extra stuff in it that I don't want in my pool

No. Usually low/no fumes is watered down half strength. This one is Ok though.

I dont know which ACE is nearest to you but at least one Austin ACE has the other brand for $2 cheaper

 

[ramblinwreck001]

Usually low/no fumes is watered down half strength.

I don't think that's the case here, though, hence my question:


Trying to understand what "no scent" actually means if it's the same strength as the normal stuff.
I don't mind paying $2 extra if it is less ... unpleasant ... to use.

EDIT: @Newdude my apologies, on re-reading what you wrote I realized (I think) you're saying this particular Champion product is OK (albeit slightly more expensive), and that other products are usually diluted, but this one is not.

 

[Newdude]

on re-reading what you wrote I realized (I think) you're saying this particular Champion product is OK (albeit slightly more expensive), and that other products are usually diluted, but this one is not

Correct. I probably could have worded it better.

Usually if it's got less fumes somehow, it's watered down.

The champion brand is still full strength and the 'other ingredients' should be water. I don't know how they get rid of the fumes.

 

[ramblinwreck001]

Thank you. My local Ace does also have the Transchem product you mentioned, so I'll give that a shot as well.

 

[JamesW]

Acid blue is the modified formula.

The picture is the regular acid.

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[JamesW]

Proprietary pH Balancer 1 is probably phosphoric acid.

Proprietary pH Balancer 2 is probably 2-Butoxyethanol, which is a surfactant that reduces vapors.


Below is a different product, but it uses 2-Butoxyethanol.


https://shop.tommycarwash.com/site/PDF-SDS/C-2000_sds.pdf

https://questcarcare.com/product/fwc/

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https://camachem.com/ar/blog/post/w...nd-how-to-buy-ethylene-glycol-monobutyl-ether

https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/cleared_reviews/csr_PC-030001_10-Jul-81_067.pdf

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Proprietary pH Balancer 1 is probably phosphoric acid.

Proprietary pH Balancer 2 is probably 2-Butoxyethanol, which is a surfactant that reduces vapors.
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Below is a different product, but it uses 2-Butoxyethanol.
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https://shop.tommycarwash.com/site/PDF-SDS/C-2000_sds.pdf

https://questcarcare.com/product/fwc/

https://www.whatsinproducts.com/types/type_detail/1/10071/standard/span style="color:

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https://camachem.com/ar/blog/post/w...nd-how-to-buy-ethylene-glycol-monobutyl-ether

https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/cleared_reviews/csr_PC-030001_10-Jul-81_067.pdf

100% nailed it

Don’t use the “low fuming” stuff. You’ll add surfactants to the pool water which can make the water cloudy and foamy over time. It may also increase FC demand.

There is nothing wrong with MA vapors. What you’re smelling are vapors at an odor threshold that is a lot lower than any exposure hazard limit. A single unpleasant whiff of MA vapor (smells like concentrated mustard and vinegar) will do you absolutely no harm. Simply try to pour the acid upwind at a fast moving return and you’ll be fine.

 

[JamesW]

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[ramblinwreck001]

Acid blue is the modified formula.
The picture is the regular acid.

Thanks @JamesW. Perhaps this is just a listing error on Ace's site, since both products have "No Scent" in the Ace product listing.

Champion No Scent Muriatic Acid 1 gal Liquid - Ace Hardware

Champion Muriatic Acid is NSF 60 certified for water treatment, this product has many commercial and home uses.Find the MURIATIC ACID LIQ 1 GAL at Ace.

www.acehardware.com

Champion AcidBlue No Scent Muriatic Acid 1 gal Liquid - Ace Hardware

The next generation of muriatic acid is finally here! AcidBlue's patent pending Skin Protec formula shields intact skin from being attacked and severely burned while the Vapor Reduction Technology (VRT) used in the manufacturing process produces a muriatic acid that is easier to use, store and...

www.acehardware.com

I went to Ace yesterday to pick up a gallon and indeed there is no indication on the label that the white bottle is anything other than ordinary full strength MA.

There is nothing wrong with MA vapors. What you’re smelling are vapors at an odor threshold that is a lot lower than any exposure hazard limit.

Thanks @JoyfulNoise. This is helpful to put it in context. I took ownership of a pool this summer and those first few unexpected whiffs of MA freaked me out a bit. I've got a routine now (pay attention to wind, hold breath, move quickly) and my exposure is way less now. Not zero, but manageable.

To wrap up, I'll stick to the plain stuff. TFPC has taught me to not put anything in my pool without knowing what it is, and the "no scent" labeling spooked me hence my question here. Glad I asked, and I learned something in the process!

Chris

 

[bradgray]

I can confirm the item in your first post is full strength and will knock you over.

It's the main MA brand we use from the supply house.