Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H314, H331, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS-Classification Acute Toxicity-Inhalation Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 STOT-Single Exposure Category 3 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1

Physical hazards

Gases Under Pressure Liquefied gas Oxidizing Gas Category 1 Danger Hazard Statements H331 – Toxic if inhaled H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 – May cause respiratory irritation H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life H270 – May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated Pictograms

Precautionary statements

P220 – Keep/Store away from clothing, incompatible and combustible materials. P233 – Keep container tightly closed. P244 – Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P260 – Do not breathe gas. P264 – Wash hands 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, and face protection. P301 +P330 + P331 – IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P370 + P376 – In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P391 – Collect spillage. P405 – Store locked up. P410 + P403 – Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity-Inhalation Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 STOT-Single Exposure Category 3 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 1 Physical Hazards Gases Under Pressure Liquefied gas Oxidizing Gas Category 1 Danger Hazard Statements H331 – Toxic if inhaled. H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation. H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life. H270 – May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280 – Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Pictograms