Chlorine (Cl2)

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

the substance or mixture: oxidizing gases Category 1 Gas pressure Compressed gas - Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 2 Corrosion / skin irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage / eye irritation: Category 2A Toxicity for specific target organs - single exposure: Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Words of warning:Danger Phrase (s) of danger H270 - May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer - H280 - Contains gas under pressure may explode under the action of heat - H330 - Fatal if inhaled - H315 - Causes skin irritation - H319 - Causes serious eye irritation - H335 - May cause irritation airways - H400 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms - H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Phrase (s) of caution: • General:Not appropriate. •

Prevention

P271 - Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas - P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] Use respiratory protective equipment - P273 - Avoid release to the environment. • the emergency response P370 + P376 - In case of fire Contain the leak if it can be done safely - P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing - P391 - Collection spilled material.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Chlorine combines with various substances may react with most organic compounds and elements, and in some cases, can form explosive mixtures. If at elevated temperature reacts with metals. Forms explosive compounds to react with acetylene, ether, ammonia, hydrogen and finely divided metals.

Further information

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