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Chlorine
(Cl2) Gas
Data Sheet |
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Hazard: |
Flam: |
Flam:
will
not
explode |
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Classification: |
Health: |
Health:
extremely
toxic |
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OX:
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oxidizing
agent |
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Synonyms: |
Synonyms:
chlorine
gas,
molecular
chlorine |
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Exposure
limits: |
(OSHA) |
PEL\TWA:
5
ppm |
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(ACGIH)
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STEL:
1
ppm
/ 15
min. |
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(OSHA) |
IDLH:30
ppm
/ 30
min. |
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Industries: |
municipal
pools,
pulp
and
paper,
waste
water
treatments
plants,
Hazmat
teams,
railroad
yards |
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Chlorine
is
greenish
yellow
gas
with
a
characteristic
pungent
odor.
Although
not
classified
as
an
explosive
gas,
chlorine
will
react
explosively
or
form
an
explosive
compound
when
combined
with
substances
like
acetylene,
ether,
turpentine,
ammonia,
hydrogen,
and
fuel
gas.
Chlorine
derivatives
are
commonly
used
for
their
disinfectant
properties.
Chlorine
is
highly
toxic.
The
toxins
take
their
route
through
the
lungs
irritating
the
respiratory |
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tract. High
doses of
chlorine gas
can cause
death quite
rapidly. |
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Effects
of Various
Cl2 Levels |
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Chlorine
Levels
in
PPM |
Resulting
Condition/Effects
on
Humans |
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5 |
Permissible
Exposure
Level
(OSHA,
ACGIH) |
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3
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Irritation
of
the
mucous
membranes,
eyes,
and
respiratory
tract.
3.5
Produces
an
easily
detectable
odor |
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15 |
Causes
immediate
irritation
of
the
throat |
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30 |
Maximum
exposure
for
30
minute
period |
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100-150 |
Pain,
tightness
in
the
chest,
and
death
results
from
prolonged
exposure |
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Source:
Dangerous
Properties
of
Industrial
Materials
(Sixth
Edition) by
N. Irving
Sax |
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hazardous gases