===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:CHLORINE
NIIN:00-985-7282
MSDS Number: BGBWL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:DELTA CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:2601 CANNERY AVE
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21226-1510
Country:US
CAGE:7A345
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:DELTA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:2601 CANNERY AVE
Box:City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21226-1510
Country:US
Phone:301-354-0100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:7A345
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:CHLORINE
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: BURNS. VAPORS: SUFFOCATION,IRRIT OF
THROAT & UPPER RESP SYSTEM,PULMONARY EDEMA.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES,GET MEDICAL ASST. SKIN: WASH
WITH WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE,GIVE ARTIF RESP IF
NEEDED,GET MEDICAL ATTN. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SUFFICIENT FOR SURROUNDING AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA & TURNOUT CLOTH,WATER TO COOL EXPOSE CONT
*SEE SUP DATA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MANY METALS IGNITE IN PRESENCE OF
CHLORINE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:MOVE UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL OUT OF DANGER AREA.
ISOLATE LEAK IF CHLORINE CONTAINER IS LEAKING,POSITION SO GAS
RATHER THAN LIQUID LEAKS. USING FULL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT,APPLY EMERGENCY KIT DEVI CE,IF POSSIBLE. APPLY EMERGENCY
PLAN,ONLARGE LEAK
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT ATTMEPT OT HANDLE,STORE OR USE
CHLORINE WITHOUT COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE'S
CHLORINE MANUAL.
Other Precautions:OBTAIN MEDICAL ASST AFTER ANY EXPOSURE. KEEP CHLORINE
PIPING & EQUIPMENT CLEAN & MOISTURE FREE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:FLOOR LEVEL EXHAUST TO LIMIT EXPOSURE BELOW PEL
Protective Gloves:NON-POROUS
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*EXCEPT IF CL*2 IS ESCAPING. WET CHLORINE IS CORROSIVE TO MOST METALS
EXCEPT TITANIUM. DRY CHLORINE IS NOT CORROSIVE TO MOST METALS
EXCEPT TITANIUM & TIN. CONTAINERS SIZE: 20 LB CYLINDER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:G7
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-29F/-34C
Vapor Pres:71
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:1.467
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:GAS: GREENISH YELLOW; LIQUID: AMBER. ODOR: PUNGENT
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS,WATER
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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