Cl2
Chlorine
Chlorine (Cl2) is a greenish-yellow gas with a sharp, distinctive odour.
While it is not considered an explosive gas by itself, it can react explosively or create combustible compounds when mixed with substances such as acetylene, ether, turpentine, ammonia, hydrogen, and fuel gas.
Chlorine derivatives are widely used for their disinfectant qualities. However, chlorine is extremely toxic, irritating the respiratory system if it is inhaled, and exposure to high concentrations can be rapidly fatal.
Greenish-yellow gas and smells like bleach
Highly
Toxic and poisonous in gas form
Reactive and corrosive
Used in disinfectants and for sterilising
Persists in air from hours to days
More about chlorine
Gevaar | Toxic, corrosive, and a strong irritant to the respiratory system and skin |
Classificatie | Acute toxicity and corrosive to metals |
Blootstellingslimieten | (OSHA) PEL\TWA: 1 ppm (ACGIH) STEL: 1 ppm/ 15 min (OSHA) IDLH: 30 ppm / 30 min |
Aanwezige industrieën | Water treatment, chemical manufacturing, paper and pulp industries, bleaching |
Effecten op de gezondheid | Respiratory distress, eye irritation, skin burns, coughing, and potential long-term lung damage |
Milieu-impact | Can contribute to ozone layer depletion and is harmful to aquatic life |
Duur in lucht | Can persist in the air for varying times depending on conditions, typically hours to days |
Chlorine is toxic and if inhaled or drunk in concentrated quantities, can prove fatal. If chlorine gas is released into the air, people may be exposed through their skin, eyes or through inhalation. Chlorine is not combustible, however can react with most combustibles which poses a fire and explosion risk. It also reacts violently with organic compounds such as ammonia and hydrogen, causing potential fire and explosion.
Acute chlorine gas poisoning will cause difficulty breathing and a cough, as well as sneezing, nose and throat irritation. There may also be skin irritation or chemical burns, as well as eye irritation or conjunctivitis. A person with chlorine gas poisoning may also experience nausea, vomiting, or a headache.
If exposed, remove clothing, wash your entire body with large amounts of soap and water, and rinse eyes with plain water for 10 to 15 minutes.
How to detect chlorine
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