MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
Prepared to U.S. OSHA, CMA, ANSI and Canadian WHMIS Standards
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1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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SUBSTANCE; 2 COMPONENTS MIXTURE ?br>
CHLORINE 0.5 PPM-10% BAL. INERT GAS (ARGON,
HELIUM, NITROGEN, AND NEON)
Document Number: 15073 AL-E
MANUFACTURED/SUPPLIED FOR:
ADDRESS: 9101 LBJ Freeway ?Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75243-1920
EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
BUSINESS PHONE: General MSDS Information 1-972-301-5200
Fax on Demand: 1-800/231-1366
CREATION DATE: Oct 31 1990 REVISION DATE: Mar 18 2004
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2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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COMPONENT: CHLORINE
CAS NUMBER: 7782-50-5
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-959-5
PERCENTAGE: 0.00005-10
COMPONENT: ARGON, COMPRESSED
CAS NUMBER: 7440-37-1
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-147-0
PERCENTAGE: 0-99.9
COMPONENT: HELIUM
CAS NUMBER: 7440-59-7
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-168-5
PERCENTAGE: 0-99.9
COMPONENT: NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS
CAS NUMBER: 7727-37-9
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-783-9
PERCENTAGE: 0-99.9
COMPONENT: NEON
CAS NUMBER: 7440-01-9
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 231-110-9
PERCENTAGE: 0-99.9
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=4 FIRE=0 REACTIVITY=0
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Gas.
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: harmful if inhaled, respiratory tract burns, skin burns,
eye burns, difficulty breathing
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing,
irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness,
disorientation, emotional disturbances, mood swings, tingling sensation,
loss of coordination, suffocation, convulsions, unconsciousness, coma
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe)
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe)
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: burns
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of a gas is unlikely, ingestion of harmful
amounts is unlikely
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of a gas is unlikely, ingestion of harmful
amounts is unlikely
CARCINOGEN STATUS:
OSHA: No
NTP: No
IARC: No
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
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INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give
artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen
should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical
attention.
SKIN CONTACT: If frostbite or freezing occur, immediately flush with plenty of
lukewarm water (105-115 F; 41-46 C). DO NOT USE HOT WATER. If warm water is
not available, gently wrap affected parts in blankets. Get immediate medical
attention.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water.
INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.
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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Negligible fire hazard. Containers may rupture or
explode if exposed to heat.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical
Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away
from the ends of tanks. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire. For tank,
rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Use
extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Cool containers with
water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply water from a protected
location or from a safe distance. Do not get water directly on material.
Reduce vapors with water spray. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion
by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Consider downwind
evacuation if material is leaking.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Keep unnecessary people away,
isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response
Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If
release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify
the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675 (USA).
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and
standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101. Keep
separated from incompatible substances.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
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EXPOSURE LIMITS:
CHLORINE:
1 ppm (3 mg/m3) OSHA ceiling
0.5 ppm (1.5 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
1 ppm (3 mg/m3) OSHA STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993)
0.5 ppm ACGIH TWA
1 ppm ACGIH STEL
0.5 ppm (1.45 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended ceiling 15 minute(s)
1.5 mg/m3 (0.5 ml/m3) DFG MAK (peak limitation category - I, with
excursion factor of 1)
0.5 ppm (1.5 mg/m3) UK OES TWA
1 ppm (2.9 mg/m3) UK OES STEL
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MEASUREMENT METHOD: Particulate filter; Sodium thiosulfate; Ion
chromatography; NIOSH IV # 6011
ARGON, COMPRESSED:
ARGON:
ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
UK OES (simple asphyxiant)
HELIUM:
ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
UK OES (simple asphyxiant)
NITROGEN, COMPRESSED GAS:
NITROGEN:
ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
UK OES (simple asphyxiant)
NEON:
ACGIH (simple asphyxiant)
UK OES (simple asphyxiant)
VENTILATION: Based on available information, additional ventilation is not
required. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
EYE PROTECTION: For the gas: Eye protection not required, but recommended. For
the liquid: Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Contact lenses should not
be worn. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
CLOTHING: For the gas: Protective clothing is not required. For the liquid:
Wear appropriate protective, cold insulating clothing.
GLOVES: Wear insulated gloves.
RESPIRATOR: Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory
protection may be needed. Respiratory protection is ranked in order from
minimum to maximum. Consider warning properties before use.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health -
Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece and operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with a
separate escape supply.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Gas.
BOILING POINT: Not available
FREEZING POINT: Not available
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not available
DENSITY: Not available
WATER SOLUBILITY: Not available
PH: Not applicable
VOLATILITY: Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not applicable
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Protect from physical damage and heat. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: combustible materials, bases, metals, halogens, metal
salts, reducing agents, amines, metal carbide, metal oxides, oxidizing
materials, halo carbons, acids
CHLORINE:
ACETYLENE: Explosive reaction.
ALCOHOLS: Formation of explosive alkyl hypochlorites.
ALKYL ISOTHIOUREA SALTS: Formation of explosive nitrogen trichloride.
AMMONIA: Explodes when heated.
ANTIMONY: Ignition reaction.
ARSENIC: Spontaneous ignition.
N-ARYLSULFINAMIDES: Possible violent reaction.
BENZENE: Explosive reaction catalyzed by light.
BORON: Ignites on contact.
BROMINE PENTAFLUORIDE: Explosive reaction.
CALCIUM CHLORITE: Forms explosive chlorine dioxide.
CALCIUM NITRIDE: Incandescent reaction.
CARBON (ACTIVATED): Ignites on contact.
CARBON DISULFIDE: Explosive reaction in the presence of iron catalyst.
CESIUM NITRIDE: Attacked by chlorine.
3-CHLOROPROPYNE: Possible explosion.
CHROMYL CHLORIDE + CARBON: Possible explosion.
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: Contact with the liquid is likely to result in an
explosion. Contact with the gas may result in ignition or an explosion.
DIBORANE: Explodes on contact at ambient temperatures.
DICHLOROMETHYLARSINE: Possible explosion.
DIETHYL ETHER: Explodes.
DIETHYLZINC: Ignition.
DIMETHYLFORMAMIDE: Explosion hazard.
DIMETHYL PHOSPHORAMIDATE: May form explosive nitrogen trichloride.
DIOXYGEN DIFLUORIDE: Ignition or explosive reaction.
DISILYL OXIDE: Explosive reaction.
4,4'-DITHIODIMORPHOLINE: May form explosive compound.
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ETHYLENE: Explosive reaction in the presence of light or catalysts.
ETHYLENE IMINE: Formation of explosive 1-chloroethylene imine.
ETHYLPHOSPHINE: Explosion on contact.
FLAMMABLE COMPOUNDS: Contact with the liquid is likely to result in an
explosion. Contact with the gas may result in ignition or an explosion.
FLUORINE: Ignition followed by explosion on sparking.
HEXACHLORODISILANE: Ignition above 300 C with possible explosion.
HYDRAZINE: Ignition reaction.
HYDROCARBONS: Contact with liquid may cause explosion. Contact with gas may
cause ignition or explosion. Releases large volumes of hydrogen chloride.
HYDROGEN: Explosive mixtures.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE + POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: Luminescent reaction.
HYDROXYLAMINE: Spontaneous ignition.
IODINE: Violent reaction.
IRON CARBIDE: Incandescent reaction.
LITHIUM SILICIDE: Incandescent reaction when heated.
METALS AND ALLOYS: Ignition on contact; some metals may be corroded in the
presence of moisture.
METAL ACETYLIDES: Ignition reaction.
METAL HYDRIDES: Ignition.
METAL OXIDES: Vigorous reaction and possible ignition.
METAL PHOSPHIDES: Ignition.
NITROGEN COMPOUNDS: May form explosive nitrogen trichloride.
NITROGEN TRIIODIDE: Explosive reaction on contact.
NON-METAL HYDRIDES: Ignite on contact.
OXYGEN: Explosion on heating.
OXYGEN DIFLUORIDE: Explodes on warming.
PHENYLMAGNESIUM BROMIDE: Possible explosion.
PHOSPHOROUS: Explosive reaction on contact with the liquid; ignition on
contact with the gas.
PHOSPHOROUS COMPOUNDS: Ignition.
PHOSPHOROUS ISOCYANATE: Vigorous reaction.
POLYCHLOROBIPHENYL: Exothermic reaction.
(POLY)OXOMONOSILANE: Ignition.
POTASSIUM HALIDES: Ignition.
SILICON: Ignites on contact with gaseous chlorine at ambient temperatures.
SILOXANES: Possible explosion on heating.
SODIUM HYDROXIDE: Violent reaction.
STANNOUS FLUORIDE: Reaction occurs with flaming.
STIBINE: Explosive reaction if heated.
SULFAMIC ACID: May form explosive nitrogen trichloride.
SULFIDES: Ignition.
TELLURIUM: Incandescent reaction.
TETRAMETHYLDIARSINE: Spontaneous ignition.
TETRAMETHYLSILANE: Possible explosion in presence of a catalyst.
TETRASELENIUM TETRANITRIDE: Explosion on contact.
TRIALKYLBORANES: Ignition reaction.
TRIMETHYL THIONOPHOSPHATE: Possible explosion.
VANADIUM (POWDER): Explosion on contact with the liquid.
HELIUM:
No data available.
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NITROGEN:
LITHIUM: May ignite in the gas.
MAGNESIUM: Violent reaction with the liquid on ignition.
NEODYMIUM: Vigorous reaction.
OZONE: Mixtures of the gases may be explosive.
TITANIUM: Will burn in nitrogen atmosphere.
NEON:
No data available.
ARGON:
No data available.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition products: miscellaneous decomposition products
POLYMERIZATION: Will not polymerize.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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CHLORINE:
TOXICITY DATA:
500 ppb/2 day(s) intermittent inhalation-human TCLo; 2530 mg/m3/30 minute(s)
inhalation-human LCLo; 500 ppm/5 minute(s) inhalation-human LCLo; 66 ppm/1
hour(s) inhalation-human TCLo; 293 ppm/1 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 137
ppm/1 hour(s) inhalation-mouse LC50; 800 ppm/30 minute(s) inhalation-dog
LCLo; 3200 ppm/3 hour(s) inhalation-guinea pig LCLo; 500 ppm/5 minute(s)
inhalation-mammal LCLo; 145 mg/m3/30 minute(s) inhalation-dog TCLo; 1100
mg/m3/10 minute(s) inhalation-mouse LCLo; 368 mg/m3/30 minute(s)
inhalation-mouse LC50; 870 mg/m3/1 hour(s) inhalation-cat TCLo; 870 mg/m3/1
hour(s) inhalation-rabbit TCLo; 870 mg/m3/1 hour(s) inhalation-guinea pig
TCLo; 29 mg/m3 inhalation-cat TCLo; 29 mg/m3 inhalation-rabbit TCLo; 29
mg/m3 inhalation-guinea pig TCLo; 2900 mg/m3/35 minute(s) inhalation-horse,
donkey LCLo; 2900 mg/m3/5 minute(s) inhalation-human LCLo; 100 mg/m3/30
minute(s) inhalation-human LCLo; 0.9 mg/m3 inhalation-human TCLo; 2.9 mg/kg
oral-human TDLo; 3 mg/m3 inhalation-rat TCLo; 10 mg/m3 inhalation-rat TCLo;
3312 mg/kg/92 day(s) continuous oral-rat TDLo; 109 gm/kg/2 year(s)
continuous oral-rat TDLo; 9 ppm/6 hour(s)-6 week(s) intermittent
inhalation-rat TCLo; 7568 mg/kg/28 day(s) continuous oral-rat TDLo; 42
gm/kg/2 week(s) continuous oral-rat TDLo; 9100 ppb/6 hour(s)-5 day(s)
intermittent inhalation-rat TCLo; 400 ppb/6 hour(s)-2 year(s) intermittent
inhalation-rat TCLo; 153 gm/kg/73 week(s) continuous oral-mouse TDLo; 9100
ppb/6 hour(s)-5 day(s) intermittent inhalation-mouse TCLo; 400 ppb/6
hour(s)-2 year(s) intermittent inhalation-mouse TCLo; 2300 ppb/6 hour(s)-1
year(s) intermittent inhalation-monkey TCLo; 3 mg/m3/24 hour(s)-5 day(s)
continuous inhalation-rat TCLo; 10 mg/m3/24 hour(s)-5 day(s) continuous
inhalation-rat TCLo; 26 mg/m3/6 hour(s)-6 week(s) intermittent
inhalation-rat TCLo; 2.9 mg/m3/6 hour(s)-6 week(s) intermittent
inhalation-rat TCLo; 1.7 mg/m3/5 hour(s)-38 week(s) intermittent
inhalation-rabbit TCLo; 136.5 mg/kg/13 week(s) continuous oral-rat TDLo;
36.2 gm/kg/69 week(s) continuous oral-rat TDLo; 30.2 gm/kg/69 week(s)
continuous oral-rat TDLo
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CARCINOGEN STATUS: ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Corrosive: inhalation, skin, eye
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Toxic: inhalation
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: heart problems
TUMORIGENIC DATA:
5096 mg/kg oral-rat TDLo/2 year(s) continuous; 2300 ppb inhalation-monkey
TCLo/6 hour(s)-1 year(s) intermittent; 5047 mg/kg oral-rat TDLo/103 week(s)
continuous
MUTAGENIC DATA:
mutation in microorganisms - Salmonella typhimurium 1800 ug/L (-S9);
cytogenetic analysis - human lymphocyte 20 ppm; sperm - mouse oral 20 mg/kg
5 day(s)-continuous
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA:
565 mg/kg oral-rat TDLo 8 week(s) male week(s) pre pregnancy/2 week(s) post
pregnancy/3 week(s) continuous
HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
2 COMP. MIX CHLORINE 0.5 PPM-10% BAL. INERT GAS: For health effects of
argon, helium, nitrogen, and neon, see health information on simple
asphyxiants.
NITROGEN: Nitrogen inhaled under increased atmospheric pressure, (>1.5
atmospheres), may dissolve in the fat-containing brain cells, and act as an
anesthetic, causing narcosis. Persons who have been exposed to increased
pressure for a time and who are suddenly released from the pressure may
develop decompression sickness. Repeated exposure, without complete
decompression, may result in decompression sickness. See information on
simple asphyxiants.
ACUTE EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Mucous membrane irritation may occur at 0.2 to 16 ppm and cough
at 30 ppm. Inhalation of 500 ppm for 5 minutes has been lethal in humans
and 1000 ppm may be fatal after a few deep breaths. Occupational exposures
have resulted in burning of the nose and mouth with rhinorrhea,
respiratory distress with coughing, choking, wheezing, rales, retching,
hemoptysis, substernal pain, dyspnea, and cyanosis. Tracheobronchitis,
progressing to immediate or possibly delayed pulmonary edema and
occasional pneumonitis have also been reported. Cough generally increases
in frequency and severity after two to three days and became productive of
thick mucopurulent sputum, which disappears by the end of 14 days. Lung
damage is usually not permanent; respiratory distress usually subsides
within 72 hours. At high concentrations, chlorine may act as an asphyxiant
by causing cramps of the larynx muscles and swelling of the the mucous
membranes. Other symptoms may include salivation, anxiety, sneezing,
pallor or redness of the face, weakness, hoarseness, headache, dizziness,
and general excitement and restlessness. Massive inhalation may also cause
death by cardiac arrest.
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SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: The symptoms of asphyxia depend on the rapidity with
which the oxygen deficiency develops and how long it continues. In sudden
acute asphyxia, unconsciousness may be immediate. With slow development
there may be rapid respiration and pulse, air hunger, dizziness, reduced
awareness, tightness in the head, tingling sensations, incoordination,
faulty judgement, emotional instability, and rapid fatigue. As the
asphyxia progresses, nausea, vomiting, collapse, unconsciousness,
convulsions, deep coma and death are possible.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Persons repeatedly exposed to low concentrations may develop
chloracne, olfactory deficiency and tolerance build-up. Prolonged and
repeated exposure to 0.8-1.0 ppm may cause permanent, although moderate
reduction in pulmonary function. Chronic exposure at 5 ppm may result in
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose, disease of the bronchi,
and increased susceptibility to respiratory infection including
tuberculosis. Dental erosion may occur. Animals surviving sublethal
exposures for 15 to 193 days after gassing showed marked emphysema.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No data available.
SKIN CONTACT:
ACUTE EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: High vapor concentrations may irritate the skin and cause
burning and pricking sensations, inflammation, and vesicle formation.
Contact with liquid may cause burns, blistering, tissue destruction, and
frostbite.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No adverse effects have been reported from the gas.
Due to rapid evaporation, the liquid may cause frostbite with redness,
tingling and pain or numbness. In more severe cases, the skin may become
hard and white and develop blisters.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Effects depend on the concentration and duration of exposure.
Repeated or prolonged contact may result in dermatitis or effects similar
to acute exposure.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No data available.
EYE CONTACT:
ACUTE EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Exposure to concentrations of chlorine gas as low as 3-6 ppm may
cause redness, pain, blurred vision, and lacrimation. Direct contact with
liquid may cause burns. Chlorine dissolved in water, and placed into the
anterior chambers of rabbit eyes caused severe inflammation, corneal
opacity, iris atrophy and injury to the lens.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No adverse effects have been reported from the gas.
Due to evaporation, the liquid may cause frostbite with redness, pain, and
blurred vision.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Effects depend on the concentration and duration of exposure.
Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause conjunctivitis or effects as in
acute exposure.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No data available.
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INGESTION:
ACUTE EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Ingestion of a gas is very unlikely. Ingestion of the liquid may
cause burns of the lips, mouth and mucous membranes of the
gastrointestinal tract, possible ulceration or perforation, abdominal
pain, tachycardia, prostration and circulatory collapse.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: Ingestion of a gas is unlikely. If liquid is
swallowed, frostbite damage to the lips, mouth and mucous membranes may
occur.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE:
CHLORINE: Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.
SIMPLE ASPHYXIANTS: No data available.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Not available
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, n.o.s. (argon, helium)
ID NUMBER: UN1956
HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.2
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 2.2
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: No classification assigned.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR: No classification assigned.
LAND TRANSPORT RID:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, n.o.s.
UN NUMBER: UN1956
CLASS: 2
CLASSIFICATION CODE: 1A
LABELS: 2.2; (+13)
AIR TRANSPORT IATA:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, n.o.s.
UN/ID NUMBER: UN1956
CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.2
HAZARD LABELS: 2.2
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AIR TRANSPORT ICAO:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.
UN NUMBER: UN3304
CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.3
SUBSIDIARY RISK: 8
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG:
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Compressed gas, n.o.s.
UN NUMBER: UN1956
CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.2
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):
CHLORINE: 10 LBS RQ
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):
CHLORINE: 100 LBS TPQ
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40):
CHLORINE: 10 LBS RQ
SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: Yes
FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: Yes
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):
CHLORINE
OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119):
CHLORINE: 1500 LBS TQ
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not determined.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED): Not determined.
NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:
U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): Listed on inventory.
TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: Not listed.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
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MSDS SUMMARY OF CHANGES
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Copyright 1984-2004 MDL Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
THIS MSDS IS SUPPLIED PURSUANT TO OSHA REGULATIONS. OTHER GOVERNMENT
REGULATIONS MUST BE REVIEWED FOR APPLICABILITY TO THIS PRODUCT. WE BELIEVE THE
INFORMATION SOURCE IS RELIABLE AND THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE AS OF THE DATE
HEREOF, HOWEVER, ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS IS NOT GUARANTEED AND NO WARRANTY
OF
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COMBINED WITH OTHER MATERIALS, ALL COMPONENT PROPERTIES MUST BE CONSIDERED.
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regulations must be reviewed for applicability to this product. To the best of Air Liquide's knowledge, the information contained herein is
reliable and accurate as of this date; however, accuracy, suitability or completeness are not guaranteed and no warranties of any type, either
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