CHLORINE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H319, H331, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to criteria of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) 7th edition.

Signal word

Danger Hazard Classifications Gases Under Pressure - Compressed Gas Oxidising Gases - Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1

Hazard statements

H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P244 Keep valves and fittings free from grease and oil. P261 Avoid breathing fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin 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 including eye/face protection and suitable respirator.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P370+P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. DANGEROUS GOOD CLASSIFICATION Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the United Nations “Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods." Dangerous Goods Class: 2.3 Subrisk 1: 5.1 Subrisk 2: 8

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising Gases - Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Respiratory Tract Irritation Acute Hazard to the Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Hazard Statements H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Prevention Precautionary Statements