| Document ID (ISN) | 102315 |
| CIS number |
03-1050 |
| Year |
2003 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
Chlorine |
| Original title |
Cloro [in Spanish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Bogotá, Colombia, Mar.-Apr. 2003. 3p. |
| Abstract |
Material safety data sheet on chlorine. Exposure limits: TWA 0.5ppm; STEL 1ppm. Exposure route: inhalation. Toxicity: corrosive and irritant for the respiratory tract and mucous membranes by inhalation with symptoms including chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary oedema and respiratory collapse which may be fatal; skin contact can induce irritation, chemical burns and necrosis; contact with eyes can cause irritation, ulcerations and chemical burns which can lead to vision damage; prolonged contact may cause dermatitis and dental erosion. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
chlorine; health hazards; Colombia |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
fire fighting; pulmonary oedema; dental erosion; obstructive ventilatory impairment; fire hazards; toxicology; caustic substances; chemical pneumonitis; dermatitis; transport of materials; explosion hazards; necrosis; labelling; storage; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; chemical burns; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; ecotoxicology; determination in air; data sheet; irritants |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | Colombia |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Halogens and their inorganic compounds
Inorganic substances
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