CHLORINE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H315, H319, H331, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS06 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Contains

chlorine

Hazard statements

H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P405 - Store locked up.

2.3 Other hazards

No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Oxidising Gases, Category 1 H270 Acute toxicity (inhalation:gas) Category 3 H331 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory H335 tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16 Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life.