Chlorine

Safety

NOTE! H/P and R/S phrases are safety assessments from suppliers. Different suppliers have different assessments for the same material, and the safety assessments are furthermore highly dependent on the physical forms of the materials. Therefore, the presented safety asssessments are subject to variations, depending of the supplier and form, and only serves as a general guideline for the risks, or lack thereof, when handling the elements.

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Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS):


Pictogram:


Signal word: Danger

Hazard statement(s)
H270May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser.
H280Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H315Causes skin irritation.
H319Causes serious eye irritation.
H330Fatal if inhaled.
H400Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statement(s)
P220Keep/Store away from combustible materials.
P244Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.
P260Do not breathe vapors, gas.
P273Avoid release to the environment.
P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…
P332+P313If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P304+P340+P315IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
P305+P351+P338+P315IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
P370+P376In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
P403Store in a well-ventilated place.
P405Store locked up.

Supplemental Hazard Statements:
EUH071Corrosive to the respiratory tract.



European marking and R/S phrases (obsolete):


Symbol: T, N
R-phrases: 23-36/37/38-50
S-phrases: 9-45-61