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2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Elaborated by: Technical&Development Department
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Health effects: 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.
Emergency Overview: 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.
In case of frostbite place the frostbitten part in warm water. Do not use the hot water1! If warm
water is not available wrap the affected parts gently in blankets. Encourage victim to gently
exercise the affected part while being warmed. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Toxic and irritating. Exposure to chlorine gas may cause severe irritation of mucous
membranes of the nose, throat and respiratory tract followed by severe coughing, burning, chest
pain, vomiting, headache, anxiety and feeling of suffocation.
Remove victim(s) to fresh air, as quickly as possible. If breathing was stopped, trained personnel
should administer supplemental oxygen and/or artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm
at rest. In mild cases, give milk to relieve throat irritation. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Skin contact: Contact with liquid chlorine may cause serious burns, blistering and tissue
destruction. If liquid chlorine or high concentrations of chlorine gas gets on the skin, immediately
flush the contaminated skin with water for at least 15 minutes. If liquid chlorine or high
concentration of chlorine gas penetrates through the clothing, remove clothing under a safety shower
and continue to wash the skin for at least 15 minutes. If irritation is present after washing, get
medical attention. Do not apply greases unless ordered by a physician.
Ingestion: Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Give large quantities of water. If
vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep air way clear and give more water. Get medical attention
immediately.
Note to physician: No known antidote. Treatment for inhalation is symptomatic and supportive.
Keep patient at rest until respiratory symptoms subside. Sedation for apprehension or restlessness
may be considered as well as diuretics and antibiotics to alleviate edema and protect against
secondary infection. Administer oxygen under exhalation pressure not exceding 4 cm water for 15
minutes each hour until symptoms subside (except in presence of impeding or existing cardiovascular
failure). Steroid therapy, if given early, has been reported effective in preventing pulmonary edema.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water sparay, fog or foam. Large fire: flood with fine water spray.
Use water to keep fire - exposed containers cool and continue until well after fire is out.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguidhing agents.
Exposure hazards: Althought non-flammable, chlorine is a strong oxidizer and will support the
burning of most combustible materials. Flammable gases and vapors can form explosion mixtures
with chlorine. Moist chlorine can react violently whwn in contact with many materials and generate
heat with possible flammable and explosive vapor. Chlorine gas is heavier than air and will collect in
low-lying areas. Wet chlorine is very corrosive.
Protection of fire-fighters: Fire-fighters must use self-contained breathing apparatus operated in
positive pressure mode, eye protection and full protective clothing when fighting fire in which
chlorine is involved.
Hazardous combustion products: None, but combustible materials burn in chlorine as they do in
oxygen.
Personal precaution: Restrict access to the area until completion of the clean-up. Keep unnecessary
and unprotected personnel away from entering. Issue a warning: Poison Gas, Do not touch spilled
Liquide.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment. Use general or local
ventilation to keep the noxes in the requirements limits. Minimum Personal Protective Equipment
should be Level A: triple gloves (rubber gloves and nitrile gloves, over latex gloves), fully-
encapsulating chemical resistant suit and boots, hard-hat, and self contained breathing
apparatus.
Warning! Direct contact of liquid chlorine with any personal protective equipment item can rapidly
destroy the equipment, leading to injury and death.
Environmental precautions: Isolate area until gas has dispersed. Uncontrollable leaks may require
evacuation of surrounding area. Keep material out off water courses and sewers. Use water spray to
reduce vapor but do not apply water to point leak or spill area. Use general or local exhaust
ventilation. Keep combustibles (such as wood, paper, oil) away from spilled material.
Methods of cleaning up: If source of leak is a cylinder and the leak cannot be stopped in place,
remove the leaking cylinder to a safe place in the open air and repair the leak or allow the cylinder to
empty through a reducing agent such as caustic soda, soda ash, or hydrated lime solutions. Chlorine
gas will disperse to the atmosphere leaving no residue. One volume of liquid chlorine released from a
container at ambient temperature and pressure will dissipate into approximately 500 volumes of
gaseous chlorine. Therefore, if a chlorine container is leaking, if possible, try to position it so that
gas, rather than liquid leaks out. Chlorine vapours are heavier than air, and pockets ofchlorine are
likely to be trapped in low lying areas.
Use water fog to dampen a chlorine cloud and reduce vapours. Do not spray water directly on the
leak or chlorine container.
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Liquid or solid residues must be disposed of in a permitted waste management facility. Dispose
according to all applicable federal, state, or local environmental regulations.
Handling: Special attention is required when chlorine containers are handled. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Use a suitable hand truck for cylinders
movement. Protect cylinders and containers from physical damage. Keep containers tightly closed
when not in use. For handling chlorine is necessary specially trained, assigned personnel with
approved equipment and clothing. Chlorine emergency equipment should be available near the point
of use.
Storage: Store chlorine containers and cylinders in cool, dry, well ventilated areas of non-
combustible construction away heavily trafficked areas and emergency exit. Do not allow
temperature where cylinders are stored to exceed 45oC. Cylinders should be stored upright and
firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. Full and empty cylinders should be
segregated. Full cylinders should not be stored for more than six months. Liquid levels should be
less than 85 % of container or cylinder capacity. Use only compatible materials for cylinder, process
maintenance activity. Chrome and aluminum are not suitable materials for chlorine cylinders
manufacture. Periodic inspections of process equipment by knowledgeable persons should
be made to ensure that the equipment is used appropriately and the system is kept in suitable
operating condition.
Store away from finely divided aluminium, brass, copper, manganese, tin, steel and iron, which can
react vigorously and violently with chlorine. Nitrogen compounds (ammonia, ammonium compounds
and urea) react with chlorine to form highly explosive nitrogen chloride. Phosphorus, boron,
activated carbon and silicon can ignite on contact with gaseous chlorine at room temperature.
Chlorine is highly corrosive to most metals in the presence of moisture – copper may burn
spontaneously. Chlorine will react with most metals at elevated temperatures.
Regularly test and inspect piping and containment used for chlorine service.
Loading and unloading operations must be attended, at all times. Valves and hoses must be verified
to be in the correct positions, before starting the transfer operations. Valve protection caps must
remain in place unless container is secured with valve outlet piped to use point. Use a pressure
reducing regulator when connecting cylinder to lower pressure (<250 psig) piping or system. Do not
heat cylinder by any means to increase rate of product from the cylinder. Use a check valve or trap in
the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into cylinder. Regulators or manual control valves
for chlorine are designed to accommodate only specifically matched cylinder outlets and will not fit
the outlets of incompatible gases. The use of adaptor defeats this built in safety measure.
Engineering control: A system of local and / or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposure as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control
the emissions of the contaminant at its source preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Use enclosed, isolated processing and handling whenever possible.
Respiratory protection: Minimum respiratory protection required with a gas concentration above
1 ppm but less than 25 ppm: a chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge (s); a
gas mask with a chin-style or a front-or back- mounted canister; any supplied-air respirator with a
full facepiece, helmet, or hood; any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. In a gas
concentration greater than 25 ppm, a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
operated in pressure- demand or other positive pressure mode must be used.
Eye / Face protection: Employees should be required to use splash-proof safety goggles and face
shield where there is any possibility of liquid chlorine contacting the eyes. Contact lenses must not be
worn when working around chlorine.
Skin protection: Employees should be required to use impermeable body equipment to prevent any
possibility of skin contact with liquid chlorine and to prevent the skin from becoming frozen from
contact with vessels containing liquid chlorine. The suitable materials for body equipment are: Viton,
butyl rubber, Teflon, chlorinated polyethylene.
Warning! Direct contact of liquid chlorine on any personal protective equipment item can rapidly
destroy the equipment, leading to injury and death.
Other precautions: Maintain shower, eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
General information
Appearance Greenish-yellow gas/ amber liquid with pungent
Odor Pungent and irritating odor
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH Not applicable
Boiling point -34oC at 1 atm.
Flash point NA
Flammability non flammable
Explosive properties explosive under influence of a flame; may form explosive
mixtures with a few substances (oxygen, hydrogen and other
explosives gases)
Oxidizing properties vigorous reaction in preliminary test
Vapor pressure, 20 0C 17 mmHg at 200C
Specific density (water=1) 1.406 g/cm3 at 20oC
Gas density 3,04 g/cm3 at 15 OC
Solubility in water 0.7% at 20oC
Partition coefficient (log Kow) Not applicable
Vapor pressure 6.3 atm at 20oC
Vapor desity (air=1) 2.45
Viscosity, 200C 0.01327 cP
Other information
Melting point -101OC
Autoignition temperature NA
Critical temperature (for gas) 144 OC
Critical pressure (for gas) 77 bar
Chemical stability: Chlorine, loaded in cylinders or containers (special destinated for chlorine) is
stable under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure. It is not corrosive at normal
temperature and moisture absence; may attack iron and stainless steel at high temperature and
moisture.
Materials to avoid: Chlorine is a powerful oxidizing agent which reacts violently with a variety of
substances over a broad range of conditions including reducing agents and combustible materials. It
should be kept away from materials such as acetylene, turpentine, other hydrocarbons, ammonia,
hydrogen, ether, powdered metals, sulfur and aluminum. Chlorine reacts with hydrogen sulfide and
water forming hydrochloric acid. It combines with carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide to form
phosgene and sulfuryl chloride respectively, which are toxic and corrosive substances.
Hazardous decomposition products: Chlorine does not decompose but reacts violently to form
hydrochloric acid and other potentially toxic and/ or corrosive substances. Dry chlorine is stable in
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steel containers at room temperature. Intense local heat on steel walls can cause the steel to react
and glow in presence of chlorine.
Inhalation: Major potential route of exposure. Exposure to chlorine gas may cause severe irritation
of mucous membranes of the nose, throat and respiratory tract followed by severe coughing,
burning, chest pain, vomiting, headache, anxiety and feeling of suffocation. Severe breathing
difficulties may occur which may be delayed in onset. Severe exposure may lead to chemical
pneumonitis and pulmonary edema and may be fatal. Repeated or prolonged exposure may result in
reduced pulmonary capacity and dental erosion.
Ingestion: Ingestion of liquid chlorine may result in severe irritation or ulceration of the mouth,
throat and digestive tract which may be displayed by nausea, pain, vomiting and in severe cases,
collapse, shock and death.
Eye contact: Exposure to chlorine gas may cause severe eye damage. Direct contact of the eyes
with liquid chlorine will produce serious eye burns even blindness.
Skin contact: Contact with liquid chlorine may cause serious burns, blistering and tissue destruction.
Chlorine vapors can cause irritation, burning and blisters. Contact with rapidly expanding gas poses
a frostbite hazard.
Chronic effects: Chlorine is a primary irritant to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, and
throat and to the linings of the entire respiratory tract. The major target organs for the
subchronic/chronic toxicity of chlorine in humans are the respiratory tract and the blood. The major
target organs for the subchronic/chronic toxicity of chlorine in animals are the immune system, the
blood, the cardiovascular system and the respiratory tract. EPA has derived an oral RfD (reference
dose) of 0.1 mg/kg/day for chlorine, based on a no-observed-adverse-effect level of 14.4 mg/kg/day
in a chronic drinking water study in rats. In one case study, exposure to 0.015 mg/L of chlorine, 8
h/day for 6 years resulted in dyspnea, marked emphysema of both lower lung lobes, and reduced
respiratory mobility.
CMR effects
Carcinogenicity:No conclusion on the carcinogenicity of chlorine can be made based on the limited
information available from human and animal studies. Not classifiable as a Human Carcinogen.
Mutagenicity: Chlorine has not been reported to cause mutagenic effect in humans.
Teratogenicity and Embryotoxicity: No data available.
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Ecotoxicity
Fish Oncorhynchus mykiss LC50= 0.13 - 0.29 mg/ l/ 96 hr
Gambusia affinis LC50= 1.59 mg/l/30 min.
Lepomis cyanellus LC50= 3 mg/l/24 hr
Daphnia Daphnia magna LC50=0.076 - 0.16 mg/ l/24hr
Mobility: Chlorine carried in the air absorbs some wave lengths of ultraviolet and visible sunlight
and undergoes rapid chemical reactions in the atmosphere. The chlorine atoms produced will then
react with organic compounds (mainly alkanes in polluted urban areas) to form hydrogen chloride
and organochlorine compounds. Though chlorine is only slightly soluble in water, even in low
concentrations is detrimental to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability: The atmospheric half-life and lifetime of chlorine due to these
reactions is estimated to be about 10 minutes and 14 minutes, respectively. Chlorine is non-persistent
in water with a half -life of less than 2 days.
Bioaccumulative potential: There is no potential for bioaccumulation or bioconcentration of
chlorine.
Waste treatment: Any disposal practice must be in compliance with all local, regional and national
regulations. Do not discharge into any place whwre its accumulation could be dangerous. Toxic and
corrosive gases formed during combustion should be scrubbed before discharge to atmosphere.
Avoid discharge to atmosphere.
Packaging treatment: The chlorine containers/cylinders are dedicated packaging which are used
only in conformity with the specific legal regulation. Until each refilling chlorine containers/cylinders
must be checked by authorized laboratories.
Chlorine (liquefied gas) can be shipped according to transport regulations for dangerous goods,
hazard class 2.3, Toxic gases; subsidiary risk class 8 Corrosive.
Transport labeling
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Class 8
Class 2.3 Corrosive
Toxic gases substances
RID/ADR
UN Number 1017
Proper shiping name Chlorine
Hazard class 2.3
Subsidiary risk 8
Packing group -
Classification code 2TC
Marine pollutant
UN No. 1017
Hazard class 2.3
Subsidiary risk 8
Packing group -
Proper shiping name Chlorine
EmS F-C, S-U
Marine pollutant Yes
IATA/IT-ICAO
Proper shiping name Forbiden
Transport Precautions
Transport in open ventilated vehicle, cylinders upright and secured, drum placed lengthwise in the
truck tray, with the valve end facing away from the vehicle. Do not transport in confined spaces like
refrigerated compartments of vehicles, truck cabs or in passenger compartments. Shipment of a
compressed gas cylinder which has not been filled by the owner or with his/her (written) consent is a
violation of transport regulations.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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Chlorine is classified and labbeled under Directive 67/548/EC, Annex I. This product is listed on
EINECS.
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Keep well ventilated the areas where chlorineis
stored and handled.
Users of breathing apparatus must be trained.
Ensure operators understand the toxicity hazard.
Ensure all national/local regulations are observed.
Before using this product in any new process or experiment, a thorough material compatibility and
safety study should be carried out.
The amount of chlorine remaining in a cylinder, or drum, should be determined by weight, since the
cylinder pressure will remain constant as long as liquid remains in the cylinder, or drum.
Compressed gas cylinders shall not be refilled without the express written permission of the owner.
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Work hygienic practices: Avoid direct contact of substance with skin/eyes. Avoid the exposure of
personnel with lung and hart affections.
MSDS Revisions: This Material Safety Data Sheet is made in accordance to European Regulations
and will replace the previous version 4 dated January, 10 2008.
Revised information:
TÜV mark for Quality-Environmental Integrated System was replaced with the new one, remitted
by TÜV Management GmbH.
This MSDS has been elaborated in accoedance with Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006 REACH
The information contained here in is based on the present state of our knowledge. It characterizes the
product with regard to the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the
properties of the product.
This MSDS cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during handling and
processing. Each aspect of the user's operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional
precautions may be necessary. All health and safety information contained within this MSDS should be
provided to the user's employees or customers.