Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H319, H330, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

Physical hazards

Oxidising Gases, Category 1 H270 Gases under pressure : Liquefied gas H280

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 2 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, H335 Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, H400 (M=10) Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS04 GHS06 GHS09

Hazard statements

H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H330 - Fatal if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection . P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.

Response

P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label) P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P376 - In case of fire: stop leak if safe to do so. P391 - Collect spillage. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 - Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/… if you feel unwell. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/….

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P410+P403 - Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 - Store locked up. - Disposal considerations : P501 - Dispose of contents/container to ....

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.