However, when heated to decomposition it emits corrosive andor toxic fumes. Using gas alone or in mixtures for the calibration of analysis equipment. Chlorine dioxide page 2 of 9 pureline msds section 3 hazard identification emergency overview. Material safety data sheet po box 24600 houston, tx 772294600 2814574888 8886477717. Chlorine gas can react explosively with alcohols, ammonia and compounds, hydrocarbon gases e. Chlorine gas has been used to generate chlorine atoms via photolysis for molecular halogen photochemical experiments. Ld 50 orally, rat 391 mgkg chlorine dioxide is a reacting and oxidising gas, which oxidises haemoglobin in the blood to methaemoglobin. Liquid or solid residue must be disposed of in a permitted waste management facility. Chemworld 885 woodstock rd, ste 430111 roswell, ga 30075 800 7685810 877 2091556 chemtel 8002553924 52308 52609. Excessive heat will cause decomposition resulting in the release of oxygen and chlorine gas. Read the entire msds for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards. However, clothing or skin soaked with industrialstrength chlorine bleach or similar solutions may be corrosive to rescuers and may release harmful chlorine gas. A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance.
To synthesize carbidederived carbons cdc from zirconium carbide. Contact with oxidizable material produces heat which may. Chlorine was first discovered in 1774 by carl wilhelm scheele, who thought the gas he produced was oxygen. It is widely used as bleach in the manufacture of paper and cloth and in manufacturing solvents, pesticides, synthetic rubber, and refrigerants. Chlorine safety data sheet p4580 this sds conforms to u. Do not allow any water to fall onto a pool of liquid chlorine as this will increase gas cloud. Storage above this temperature may result in rapid decomposition, evolution of chlorine gas and heat sufficient to ignite combustible products. It is not an explosive or flammable gas, but reacts violently with oils, solvents, grease, ammonia, acetone, etc.
Chlorine is a greenish yellow gas or amber liquid with an irritating odor. This is a pesticide product, do not use it in an application that is not included on its label. Material safety data sheet sodium hypochlorite page 6 of 9 naocl msds 020r6 20121018 hazardous decomposition products chlorine gas is released by contact with acids. Response precautionary statements p101 if medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Chlorine page 2 of 6 determining your exposure f read the product manufacturers material safety data sheet msds and the label to determine product ingredients and important safety and health information about the product mixture. Chlorine is a powerful oxidizing agent, and reacts violently with reducing agents and combustible materials. Reacts with other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, poolhot tub chemicals, peroxides, brick and concrete cleaners, insecticides, solvents, windshield wash, gasoline, fuels, rust removers, vinegar, acids or ammonia. Dot regulations forbid the transport of chlorine dioxide in not hydrate form. If inhalation of vapor or gas occurs and adverse effects result, remove to uncontaminated area. If material is involved in a fire use water fog or if unavailable fine water spray, alcohol resistant foam, standard foam, dry agent carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder. Material safety data sheet ncp chlorchem south africa.
Aldrich 2952 page 1 of 7 sigmaaldrich safety data sheet version 5. Hazards identification physical hazards oxidizing gases category 1 gases under pressure liquefied gas health hazards acute toxicity, inhalation category 2. Chlorine is heavier than air and pockets of this gas can accumulate in lowlyingareas. Exposure controlspersonal protection chlorine acgih tlv united states, 32016.
Product use and restrictions on use used in water treatment as a disinfectant and oxidizer. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Chlorine is an oxidizer, which can act to initiate and sustain the combustion of flammable materials. When possible, move leaking container to an isolated area. Flammability solid, gas not relevant fluid explosive limits not determined vapor pressure 6,780 hpa at 20 c density 3. Keep away from organic materials such as turpentine, acetylene, hydrocarbons, ammonia, hydrogen, ether and powdered metals. Material safety data sheet may be used to comply with oshas hazard communication standard, 29 cfr 1910. Knowing the contents of the sds and the ingredients is also important for. Safety data sheet chlorine air liquide msds document library. Chlorine dioxide is quickly broken down into other chlorine derivatives such as chlorate, chlorite and chloride. Safety data sheet chlorine mabuhay vinyl corporation.
Product identifier chlorine chlorine liquified gas, nsf 60 other means of identification liquid chlorine, chlorine gas, liquefied chlorine gas, chlor, molecular chlorine. Acid or ammonia contamination will release toxic gases. In 2003, an industrial facility that stores and distributes chlorine received a routine railcar shipment of liquid chlorine. Identification chlorine dioxide is a yellow to red gas with an irritating odor similar to chlorine. Physical and chemical properties appearance clear light yellow liquid odor chlorine odour ph 11 12. Can react with metal to form flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. Jun 18, 2007 nitrogen, chlorine gas mixture msds effective date. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters as in any fire, wear selfcontained breathing apparatus pressuredemand, mshaniosh approved or equivalent and full protective gear. Jan 04, 2020 chlorine is a greenish yellow gas or amber liquid with an irritating odor. Persons exposed only to chlorine gas pose little risk of secondary contamination to others. In 1810, sir humphry davy confirmed that scheeles gas was an element and proposed the name of chlorine based on the greek word chloros, meaning green, greenish yellow, or yellowish green. High concentrations of chlorine dioxide may occur in air during manufacture. May cause pulmonary edema, which may be delayed in onset.
May form toxic oxides of chlorine if involved in a fire. But then, if you want to go for impressive halogenbased chemical weapons, you should look at chlorine trifluoride. As a reactant for the extraction of gold from an alluvial material via a pyrometallurgical process. The fire spread throughout the storage area and eventually consumed nearly 8,000 cylinders of compressed gas. Exposure controlspersonal protection chlorine acgih tlv united states, 32019. Chlorine vapors can cause irritation, burning and blisters. Contact with aluminium, tin, zinc or galvanised iron can generate hydrogen, a flammable gas. Exposure to chlorine gas may cause severe irritation of mucous membranes of the nose, throat and respiratory tract followed by. P260 do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray. Absorb in alkaline solution of caustic soda, soda ash or hydrated lime. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1. Shelf life that is, the period of time before the product goes below stated label strength is determined by storage time and temperatures. Nov 01, 2010 material safety data sheet sodium hypochlorite, 5% msds.
Peak limitation chlorine twa ppm 1 ppm peak limitation chlorine chlorine 7782 50 5 dnel. Liberates toxic chlorine gas when heated above 20c. Eyes exposure to chlorine gas may cause severe eye damage. Chlorine dioxide normally exists as a gas at room temperature and the most important route of exposure is inhalation, followed by eye and skin exposures. Inhalation of this gas mixture may be severely irritating, due to the presence of chlorine. Derived no effect level workers acute local effects, inhalation 1. Material safety data sheet san antonio water system. Telephone 888 658msds 6737 website contact person orc msds control group emergency phone number chemtrec us. Use fire hoses equipped with fog nozzles to disperse gas downwind. This is a greenish, nonflammable gas mixture with a distinct, irritating odor of chlorine. High concentration of chlorine gas may cause an oxygendeficit atmosphere. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Will react vigorously or violently with acids, generating chlorine gas.
Chlorine gas will disperse to atmosphere leaving no residue. This reaction is accelerated on exposure to light, on exposure to temperature rise and on exposure to some metals. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. Formulation of mixtures with gas in pressure receptacles.
P280 wear protective clothing, gloves, eyeface protection and suitable respirator. Gas and solutions are severe respiratory irritants. Mixing chlorine with ammonia, sodium carbide and turpentine. Reactive gas and a dangerous fire and explosion hazard.
The substance itself is noncombustible and does not burn. Msds chlorine water, saturated for ricca, spectropure, red bird, and solutions plus brands section 11. For gas leak, do not spray water directly on the leak or chlorine container. It is used to bleach wood pulp, textiles and oils, in processing flour, and for water purification. A greenishyellow gas with a pungent odor similar to chlorine.
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