Chlorine

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H314, H318, H330

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Chemical Hazard Classification Pressurized gas, oxidizing gas Level 1, Level 1 acute toxic substances (inhalation), corrosion / irritation Skin Level 1 substances, severe damage / irritation of the eyes Level 1 substances, hazardous substances (acute toxicity) Water Environment Section 1

2.2 Label elements

Information

Hazard pictograms

Warnings Danger Hazard Warning: The third class of toxic chemical substances; after exposure to chemicals, will immediately endanger human health or the biological lives. 1. Containing pressurized gas; may explode if heated 2. May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer 3. Fatal if inhaled 4. Cause severe skin burns and eye damage 5. Cause serious eye damage 6. Very toxic to aquatic organisms Hazard Precautions: 1. Poisoning first aid: Immediately remove the victims from contaminated area and give first aid. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen or artificial respiration and rush to hospital for further treatment. If contacting with eyes and skin, rinse with water at least 15 minutes and rush to hospital for further treatment. 2. Contamination control measures: Install exhaust system and neutralization system; prepare Kit A, Kit B, Kit C tools; introducing waste water into the plant wastewater treatment system. 3. Emergency treatment: When dealing with chlorine leak, should wear the appropriate PPE. Use emergency tools to stop the leak, but do not spray water to the leaking points at the pipelines, the container and the trailer. 4. Regulations for the personnel who make emergency rescue: must wear proper PPE and evacuate the other persons to upwind places. 5. Keep fire and inflammables away from the storage area.

2.3 Other hazards

Major Symptoms Irritation, cough, difficulty breathing, choking sensation, chest pain, vomiting, thirst, nausea. Special Hazards Can irritate the eyes, skin, respiratory system, lead to mucosal burns, skin frostbite and corrosive, or blindness if overexposed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Pressurized gas, oxidizing gas Level 1, Level 1 acute toxic substances (inhalation), corrosion / irritation Skin Level 1 substances, severe damage / irritation of the eyes Level 1 substances, hazardous substances (acute toxicity) Water Environment Section 1.