Chlorine Gas

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H319, H330, H335

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~  GHS03 Flame over circle Oxid. Gas 1 H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. d ~  GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. d ~  GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Press. Gas H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

d ~  d ~  d ~  GHS03 GHS06 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 4 4 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable