Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing gases Category 1 Gases under pressure Compressed gas Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard

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. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P244 Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease. P260 Do not breathe gas. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- 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.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing gases : Category 1 Gases under pressure : Compressed gas Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard