CHLORINE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

ICOP Classification Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Oxidizing gases category 1 Acute Toxicity (inhalation) category 3 Serious eye damage or eye irritation category 2 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure category 3 Skin corrosion or irritation category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard category 1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Signal word

DANGER DETERMINED BY USING ICOP CRITERIA HAZARD STATEMENT H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer H331 Toxic if inhaled H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation) H315 Causes skin irritation H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Code Phrase P220 Keep/store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P244 Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hand / 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/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

Code Phrase P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment is urgent. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

Code Phrase P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. 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.

Disposal

Code Phrase P501 Dispose of contents/ container to designated and secure place/area only. SECTION 3 – THE COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF THE INGREDIENTS OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL NAME Formula CAS No % Liquid Chlorine 7782-50-5 > 99.5 % min

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Gases under pressure Liquefied gas Oxidizing gases category 1 Acute Toxicity (inhalation) category 3 Serious eye damage or eye irritation category 2 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure category 3 Skin corrosion or irritation category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard category 1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Signal Word : DANGER DETERMINED BY USING ICOP CRITERIA HAZARD STATEMENT H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer H331 Toxic if inhaled. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation (respiratory tract irritation). H315 Causes skin irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.