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* 1 Identification of substance
?Product details
?Trade name: Chlorine
?Article number: 005-01-0009
?Creation date: 08/15/2006
?Manufacturer/Supplier:
Linde Canada Limited Linde .
5860 Chedworth Way 575 Mountain Avenue .
Mississauga, Ontario L5R 0A2 Murray Hill, NJ 07974 .
Telephone (905) 501-1700 Telephone (908) 464-8100 .
24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
(905) 501-0802 CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300 .
?Information department: Customer Service Centre: 1-866-385-5349
2 Composition/Data on components
?Chemical characterization:
?CAS No. Description
7782-50-5 Chlorine
?Identification number(s)
?EINECS Number: 231-959-5
017-001-00-7
* 3 Hazards identification
?Hazard description:
Toxic
Dangerous for the environment
?WHMIS-symbols:
A - Compressed gas
D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
?HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4)
HEALTH 3 Health = 3
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
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?NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4)
Health = 3
0 Fire = 0
3 0 Reactivity = 0
?Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
Toxic by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
?Classification system:
The classification is in line with internationally approved calculation standards. It is expanded, however, by
information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
?GHS label elements
Danger
3.1/2 - Fatal if inhaled.
3.8/3 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Danger
3.2/1C - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Warning
2.5/L - Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Warning
4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
?Prevention:
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid release to the environment.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
?Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment is urgent (see label).
Specific treatment (see label).
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Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Collect spillage.
?Storage:
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
?Disposal:
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
* 4 First aid measures
?General information:
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
?After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably on the body side position.
?After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly for at least 15 minutes.
?After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for at least 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
?After swallowing: Not applicable
* 5 Fire fighting measures
?Suitable extinguishing agents:
CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
?Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
* 6 Accidental release measures
?Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventillation.
Stop leak - ONLY if possible to do so without risk.
?Measures for environmental protection: Prevent seepage into sewage system, workpits and/or cellars.
?Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventillation.
* 7 Handling and storage
?Handling:
?Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle cylinder with care.
Handle with care. Avoid jolting, friction, and impact.
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Use only in well ventilated areas.
Store cylinders upright with valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked
over.
?Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Pressurized container: protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50癈. Do not pierce or
burn, even after use.
?Storage:
?Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Do not expose cylinder to temperatures higher than 50癈 (122 癋)
?Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Sources of ignition should be removed from storage area.
Store away from flammable substances.
?Further information about storage conditions:
Keep cylinder valve tightly closed.
Store cylinder in a well ventilated area.
Store in accordance with local fire code and/or building code or any pertaining regulations.
* 8 Exposure controls and personal protection
?Additional information about design of technical systems:
Adequate local ventillation.
Safety showers and eyewash stations should be nearby.
?Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7782-50-5 Chlorine (23 - 100%)
EL Short-term value: 1 ppm
Long-term value: 0.5 ppm
?Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
?Personal protective equipment:
?General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Protective clothing should be kept free of oil and grease.
PPE should be inspected and maintained regularly to retain it's effectiveness.
?Breathing equipment:
Use atmosphere-supplying respirators (e.g. supplied-air: demand, pressure-demand, or continuous-flow or self-
contained breathing apparatus: demand or pressure-demand or combination supplied-air with auxiliary self-
contained air supply atmosphere-supplying respirator) in case of insufficient ventilation.
?Protection of hands:
Protective gloves.
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?Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
?Eye protection: Safety glasses
* 9 Physical and chemical properties
?General Information
Gaseous.
Form:
Light yellow
Color:
Acrid
Odor:
?Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: -101癈
Boiling point/Boiling range: -34癈
?Flash point: Not applicable.
?Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
?Solubility in / Miscibility with
0.7 g/l
Water at 20癈:
* 10 Stability and reactivity
?Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
?Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
?Dangerous products of decomposition: If burned toxic fumes of chlorides may be formed.
* 11 Toxicological information
?Acute toxicity:
?LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
7782-50-5 Chlorine
Inhalative LC50/4hr 293 ppm (rat)
?Primary irritant effect:
?on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
?on the eye: Irritating effect.
?Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
12 Ecological information
?Ecotoxical effects:
?Remark: Very toxic for fish
?General notes:
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
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Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
* 13 Disposal considerations
?Product:
?Recommendation: Unused product should be returned to vendor.
?Uncleaned packagings:
?Recommendation:
Cylinder and unused product should be returned to vendor. Disposable
cylinder must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
?Recommended cleansing agent: None applicable.
* 14 Transport information
?TDG and DOT regulations:
?Hazard class: 2.3
?Identification number: UN1017
?Packing group: -
?Proper shipping name (technical name): CHLORINE
?Label 2.3+8
?Packaging group: -
?Maritime transport IMDG:
?IMDG Class: 2.3
?UN Number: 1017
?Label 2.3+8
?Packaging group: -
?EMS Number: F-C,S-U
?Marine pollutant: Yes
?Proper shipping name: CHLORINE
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?Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
?ICAO/IATA Class: 2.3
?UN/ID Number: 1017
?Label 2.3+8
?Packaging group: -
?Propper shipping name: CHLORINE
?UN "Model Regulation": UN1017, CHLORINE, 2.3 (8)
?Environmental hazards: Marine pollutant
* 15 Regulations
?Sara
?Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
Substance is listed.
?Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
Substance is listed.
?TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
Substance is listed.
?Proposition 65
?Chemicals known to cause cancer:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
Substance is not listed.
?Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
Substance is not listed.
?Cancerogenity categories
?EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
Substance is not listed.
?NTP (National Toxicology Program)
Substance is not listed.
?TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
7782-50-5 Chlorine A4
?NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
Substance is not listed.
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?OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration)
Substance is not listed.
?Canadian substance listings:
?Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)
Substance is listed.
?Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 0.1%)
Substance is not listed.
?Canadian Ingredient Disclosure list (limit 1%)
Substance is listed.
?Product related hazard informations:
The product was classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
?Hazard symbols:
Toxic
Dangerous for the environment
?Risk phrases:
Toxic by inhalation.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
?Safety phrases:
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.
Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
* 16 Other information
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Please refer to the section 3 for NFPA and HMIS Hazard Codes.
DISCLAIMER OF EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES
Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this document, we extend no warranties and make
no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein, and assume no
responsibility regarding the suitability of this information for the user's intended purposes or for the consequences
of its use. Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for their particular
purpose(s).
GENERAL DISCLAIMER
For terms and conditions, including limitation of liability, please refer to the purchase agreement in effect between
Linde Inc. (or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries) and the purchaser.
?Department issuing MSDS: Customer Service Centre: 1-866-385-5349
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?Abbreviations and Acronyms:
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service (Division of the American Chemical Society)
DOT: US Department of Transportation
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals
HMIS: Hazardous Material Identification System
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
IATA-DGR: Dangerous Goods Regulations by the "International Air Transportation Association"
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Association
ICAO-TI: Technical Instructions by the "International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
IMDG: International Marine Code for Dangerous Goods
WHIMS: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50 Percent
LD50: Lethal Dose, 50 Percent
N/A: Not Applicable
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