Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H280, H315, H319, H330, H335, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Hazard classes and Hazard

Hazard statements

Classification procedure categories Ox. Gas 1 H270 Press. Gas (Liq.) H280 Acute Tox. 2 H330 On basis of test data. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 STOT SE 3 H335 Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode when heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode when heated. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Additional hints Listed substance (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, part 3). H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS] GHS03 GHS06 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Prevention

P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260 Do not inhale gas/vapours. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Move person to fresh air and ensure unhindered breathing. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present P338 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P315 Get immediate medical advice/attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

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

Supplemental label elements

Health properties Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures

Restricted to professional users.

Remarks

Malta: 2018-04-17-B02 In case of use as a biocidal product: Read attached instructions before use. Use as a biocidal product: Disinfection of bathing and drinking water. Preservation of water or other liquids used in cooling and processing systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Information pertaining to special dangers for human and environment Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level. Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite. Receptacle under pressure. Risk of skin resorbation.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, annex XIII.