Chlorine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) GHS classification in accordance with

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protec- tion. Avoid contact with: Organic compounds.

Response

P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately 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 advice/ atten- P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten- P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Water Reactive