CHLORINE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Nol classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep reduction valves/valves and fltlings free from oil and grease. Do not breathe vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse moulh. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

100°.-b of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity.