Pool Water Chemistry

What Is Pool Shock?

Pool shock is a treatment intended to oxidize contaminants, often using a chlorine product, rather than a single chemical ingredient.

Two illustrative product containers compare chlorine shock products with nonchlorine oxidizers. Nonchlorine oxidizer is not a sanitizer; actual product label determines use.
Two illustrative product containers compare chlorine shock products with nonchlorine oxidizers. Nonchlorine oxidizer is not a sanitizer; actual product label determines use.

Understanding the Concept

Products called shock can contain different ingredients. Some add chlorine; nonchlorine oxidizers do not replace a sanitizer residual.

Common Misunderstanding

This definition is not a dosing procedure. Product directions and water conditions determine treatment and re-entry requirements.

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