{"product_id":"shock-chlorine-5kg-powder","title":"Shock Chlorine Granules – 5 kg","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock Chlorine Granules – 5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock Chlorine Granules – 5 kg is a fast-acting, stabilised chlorine treatment designed to raise the chlorine level in swimming pool water when additional disinfection is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be used when starting up a pool, treating green water or correcting insufficient chlorine levels. According to the supplied manufacturer's label, the formulation contains troclosene sodium dihydrate and provides 54% active chlorine (± 2%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied in a 5 kg bucket, this format provides a larger quantity of shock chlorine for multiple treatments when needed, while allowing each dose to be adapted to the pool's volume and water condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is shock chlorine used for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock chlorine is designed to increase chlorine levels rapidly and reinforce swimming pool disinfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts fast-dissolving granules help eliminate microorganisms in pool water, including bacteria and algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike slow-dissolving chlorine tablets used for routine disinfection, shock chlorine is intended for situations that require a rapid increase in chlorine concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you use shock chlorine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock chlorine may be used in several situations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool start-up:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to increase disinfection when reopening or starting up the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen pool water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help treat algae and restore water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow chlorine levels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to correct an insufficient concentration of disinfectant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe need for shock treatment depends on water conditions. It should not be applied automatically according to a fixed schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much shock chlorine should you use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the dosage change according to water conditions?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied manufacturer's label specifies three separate dosing situations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSituation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel dosage per 10 m³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool start-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen water treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncrease chlorine by 0.5 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese quantities apply to different situations and should not be treated as interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore treatment, determine your pool volume and check the chlorine and pH levels. The supplied label specifies a pH range of 7.2 to 7.4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use shock chlorine granules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the application procedure indicated on the supplied manufacturer's label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest your water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measure chlorine and pH, adjusting pH to between 7.2 and 7.4 if necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect the appropriate dose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e choose the quantity corresponding to the water condition and pool volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn on filtration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ensure the filtration system is operating throughout application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply the granules:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add the measured product directly into the skimmer, as specified on the label. Never introduce two different treatment products into the skimmer simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck the water again:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e measure the relevant water parameters after treatment before allowing swimming to resume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied label does not specify a universal waiting time before swimming. Water conditions must be checked before returning to the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilised shock chlorine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysical form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-dissolving granules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 kg bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive substance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTroclosene sodium dihydrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e51580-86-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive chlorine content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54% (± 2%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid pool water disinfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwimming pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel application method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectly into the skimmer, with filtration running\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock chlorine 5 kg vs 1 kg: which should you choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5 kg bucket is a practical choice when you want a larger supply of shock chlorine available for pool maintenance and occasional corrective treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer a smaller container, iopool also offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/shock-chlorine-fast-acting-powder-be\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshock chlorine in a 1 kg pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways follow the dosage instructions for the specific formulation being used. A larger pack does not mean that more product should be added during a single treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety precautions and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWARNING — Handle this chemical product with care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmful if swallowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCauses serious eye irritation and may irritate the respiratory tract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery toxic to aquatic life, with long-lasting effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever mix with other products, particularly acids, as dangerous gases may be released.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the stated incompatibilities with bromine and PHMB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevent direct contact with pool liners, vinyl, polyester and painted surfaces to avoid discolouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in the original closed container, locked away from children and protected from light, heat and cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not dispose of the product in drains or waterways. Follow local waste disposal regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse biocidal products safely. Read the label and product information before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitor your water with iopool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChecking water parameters before and after treatment helps you assess your pool's condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/iopool-6in1-test-strips-x50\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 pool test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allow you to measure free chlorine, pH and stabiliser, along with other water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iopool app can also help you monitor water balance and access treatment recommendations. Always follow the manufacturer's product instructions for dosing and safe handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/collections\/chemicals\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool pool treatment range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for additional pool care products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this 5 kg shock chlorine stabilised?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The supplied label identifies a stabilised formulation containing troclosene sodium dihydrate and 54% active chlorine (± 2%). Stabilisation helps protect chlorine against UV degradation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use this shock chlorine in a bromine-treated pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied label states that the product is incompatible with bromine and PHMB. Do not mix different disinfectants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I add the granules directly to the pool water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplied manufacturer's instructions specify application directly into the skimmer while filtration is running. Avoid direct contact between the granules and pool liners or sensitive surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow soon can I swim after treatment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe label does not specify a fixed waiting time. Check the water parameters and only resume swimming once appropriate safety conditions have been met.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes shock chlorine replace regular chlorine treatment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Shock chlorine rapidly raises chlorine levels when corrective treatment is needed. Slow chlorine is intended for ongoing disinfection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iopool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39273135833249,"sku":"CHL-DIC-5K-B-V1","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/9998\/2432\/files\/IoPool_5KG_ChlorineShock_RectBCare.jpg?v=1703161757","url":"https:\/\/iupool.com\/en-de\/products\/shock-chlorine-5kg-powder","provider":"iopool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}