CHLORINE -Liquefied Gas

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H315, H319, H331, H335, H400

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

1272/2008 2.1. Classification of the substance according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008, Annex VI Oxid. Gas 1 H270 Compressed gas note U* Acute Tox. 3 H331 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 STOT Single Exp. 3 H335 Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Key word: Danger M100 Note U: is assigned in relation to the classification of chlorine as a Pressurised Gas. The Note was introduced with the CLP Regulation and is used in Table 3.1 of Annex VI. The note reads as follows: "When put on the market, gases have to be classified as ‘Gases under pressure’, in one of the This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his special use of this product. pag. 5/33 groups compressed gas, liquefied gas, refrigerated liquefied gas or dissolved gas. The group depends on the physical state in which the gas is packaged and therefore has to be assigned case by case."

Additional information

Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas (or amber liquid) with an irritating odor. High concentration of chlorine gas may cause an oxygen–deficit atmosphere. Chlorine is an oxidizer, which can act to initiate and sustain the combustion of flammable materials. Chlorine is heavier than air and pockets of this gas can accumulate in low-lying areas. Chlorine is irritating to nose, throat, skin and eyes.also tearing, coughing and chest pain. Higher levels burn the lungs and can cause a build up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and death. Contact can severely burn the eyes and skin. Repeated exposures or a single high exposure may permanently damage the lungs. It can also damage the teeth and causes a skin rash.

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1. Labeling according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008

Signal word

Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS03: flame over circle GHS04: gas cylinder GHS06: skull and crossbones GHS09: environment

Hazard statements

H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. H315: Causes skin irritation. This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best present knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete for his special use of this product. pag. 6/33 H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. M -FACTOR =100 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. P391: Collect spillage.

Precautionary statements

P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible

Prevention

materials. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Precautionary P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so

Storage

P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. P 405: Store locked up. Notes Note U 2.3.Other hazards The substance does not meet the criteria for PBT or vPvB substance. No other hazards identified.