Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OXIDIZING GASES - Category 1 GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Compressed gas ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN IRRITATION - Category 2 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2A SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 - Toxic if inhaled. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. P284 - Wear respiratory protection. P220 - Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. P244 - Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P260 - Do not breathe vapor. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P391 - Collect spillage. P370 + P376 - In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P304 + P340 + P310 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P302 + P352 + P362-2 + P363 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P301 + P330 - if swallowed rinse mouth P331 - Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P410 - Protect from sunlight. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

HHNOC/PHNOC : None known.