Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-959-5/7782-50-5
Name of the chemical
Chlorine
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
5.1
Revision date
2012-01-19
Product name
Chlorine
CAS No.
7782-50-5
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich
Emergency telephone
+1 800-325-5832, +1 800-325-5052, 1-800-521-8956
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H270, H280, H315, H319, H330, H335, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H270
May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Emergency Overview
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidising gases (Category 1) Gases under pressure (Compressed gas) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser. 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.
Precautionary statements
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P410 + P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Physical hazards
NFPA Rating Health hazard: Fire Reactivity Hazard Special hazard OX Potential Health Effects Inhalation Skin Eyes Ingestion Toxic if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed
