Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

Hazard categories

Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 2 - Danger - (CLP : Acute Tox. 2) - H330 Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning - (CLP : Skin Irrit. 2) - H315 Eye irritation - Category 2 - Warning - (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) - H319 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3 - Warning - (CLP STOT SE 3) - H335

Physical hazards

Oxidizing gases - Category 1 - Danger - (CLP : Ox. Gas 1) - H270 Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas - Warning - (CLP : Press. Gas) - H280

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute hazard - Category 1 - Warning - (CLP : Aquatic Acute 1) - H400

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45 : T; R23 Xi; R36/37/38 N; R50 BUZWAIR INDUSTRIAL GASES FACTORIES In case of emergency : +974 4451 6976 PO Box 319 Doha Qatar SECTION 2. Hazards identification (continued)

2.2 Label elements

Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms

M Á M œ M « M Å : GHS06 - GHS03 - GHS04 - GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Supplemental label elements

EUH071 - Corrosive to respiratory tract.

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe gas, vapours. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P244 - Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P220 - Keep away from combustible materials.

Response

P304+P340+P315 - IF INHALED : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice / attention. P305+P351+P338+P315 - IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice / attention. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN : Wash with plenty of soap and water. P370+P376 - In case of fire : Stop leak if safe to do so. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs : Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 - Store locked up.

2.3 Other hazards

None.