Product ID:LIQUID CHLORINE
MSDS Date:04/04/1986
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-281-3464
MSDS Number: BNWJX

DIAMOND SHAMROCK REFINING AND MARKETING CO

9830 COLONNADE BLVD
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-6000
US

Emergency Phone: 214-922-2700

Info Phone: 512-641-8601

Cage: 3P045

DIAMOND SHAMROCK REFINING AND MARKETING CO

696000 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78269-6000 US

Telephone: 210-641-8601

Cage: 3P045

CHLORINE (SARA III)

CAS: 7782-50-5

RTECS: FO2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL (C) 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 PPM/1 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:IHL-RAT LC50 IS 293 PPM/1HR
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OR BURNS
TO SKIN AND EYES ON CONTACT. MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT IF
INHALED. MAY CAUSE DEATH FROM ASPHYXIATION OR CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA IF
INHALED. CHRONIC: LOW CONCENTRAT IONS MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, WHEEZING, LABORED BREATHING,
SNEEZING, VOMITING. EYES: BURNING SENSATION, REDNESS, TEARING,
BLURRED VISION, PAIN. SKIN: BURNING SENSATION, PAIN, ITCHING,
REDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPPED,
RESUSCITATE AND ADMINISTER OXYGEN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WITH FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
HOLD EYEL IDS OPEN WHEN FLUSHING EYES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES
BEFORE FLUSHING BODY. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP VAPORS DOWN. USE WATER TO
KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP ALL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS AT A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM CYLINDERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CHLORINE, LIKE OXYGEN SUPPORTS
COMBUSTION. CYLINDERS MAY EXPPLODE OR RUPTURE IF EXPOSED TO DIRECT
FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN LIQUIDS; PREVENT DISCHARGE TO STREAMS
AND SEWERS. STOP CYLINDER LEAK IF CAN BE DONE AT NO RISK. SPILLS OR
RELEASES SHOULD BE REPORTED. NEUTRALIZE MATERIAL IN SPILL AREA IF
NEEDED.
Neutralizing Agent:SOLUTIONS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LIME, POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES. STORE
AWAY FROM EXTREMES OF HEAT AND FLAME.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:IF LEAK OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED
AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE LOCAL EXHAUST IF
AREA PRONE TO GAS LEAKS.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER; PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH IN PHYSICAL DATA IS FOR 0.7% SOLUTION. MFR MSDS NUMBER IS M4734.

HCC:G7
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-29F,-34C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-150F,-101C
Vapor Pres:274 MM HG
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:1.4
pH:5.5
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER COLORED LIQUID; GREENISH-YELLOW GAS. PUNGENT,
IRRITATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, HYDROGEN, ETHER, AMMONIA, AND ACETYLENE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP CYLINDERS AWAY FROM HEAT OR FIRE.
KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RQ= 10 POUNDS.

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