REMOTOX® is a calcium polysulfide liquid solution with a typical pH of 11.5. The solution is deep red in color and may have a slight rotten egg odor. Typical weight of the solution is 10.6 pounds per U.S. gallon (1.27 gm/cc). Solution concentrations range from 29 to 34% strength by weight. REMOTOX does not contain carbamate or its related salts.
This product is not regulated by the DOT. Solutions of REMOTOX® are considered stable in normal transportation. REMOTOX is readily available in drums, IBC totes and in bulk tank trucks. When containers are tightly sealed and stored at moderate temperature, REMOTOX has been tested to maintain its effectiveness for a minimum of one year.
REMOTOX® is corrosive due to its caustic nature. Workers are advised to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid exposure to the skin and eyes. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles, acids, oxidizers. For further details, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet.
Materials of construction suitable for storing REMOTOX® include stainless steel, fiberglass, high density polyethylene and polypropylene, ABS, PVC, Teflon. Suitable elastomers and linings for REMOTOX service include EPDM, Chemraz, Viton, Neoprene and silicon rubbers. For additional info, please request our product compatibility chart.
REMOTOX® is an aqueous calcium polysulfide-based solution, formed by the reaction of calcium hydroxide, elemental sulfur and water. The solution consists of multiple sulfur anions which strongly bond to heavy metals.
