CHLORINE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classified as a hazardous substance in accordance with the criteria of Safe Work Australia - Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. AU07 UN 1017 CHLORINE has a subsidiary risk 5.1, as well as 8. Despite this, when transported in cylinders, pressure drums, MEGCs or tanks, chlorine gas is not considered incompatible with dangerous goods of Class 8 or 9, or Division 6.1, or combustible liquids. GHS Classification Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label elements

Signal word

DANGER 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 Precautionary Statements - Prevention Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials Keep reduction valves/valves and fittings free from oil and grease Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray Wash hands thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection Avoid release to the environment Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see First aid on this SDS) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so Collect spillage Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Contact with evaporating liquid may cause frostbite or freezing of skin. Very toxic to aquatic life. Hazardous to soil organisms.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 1 Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1