Appearance: Green - yellow gas. Complications are more likely to be seen in people who develop severe health problems such as fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) following the initial exposure.
If your eyes are burning or your vision is blurred, rinse your eyes with plain water for 10 to 15 minutes. CDC twenty four seven. %PDF-1.5 %���� Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (p) For propyl acetate isomers (108-21-4; 109-60-4): TWA = 100 ppm; STEL = 150 ppm.
ACGIH® has established TLVs® for compounds not included in the OSHA Z Tables. In 1915 the first use of chlorine as a weapon of war occurred at the Second Battle of Ypres. MORE ABOUT >, CAS Registry No. Go to the highest ground possible, because chlorine is heavier than air and will sink to low-lying areas. Ventilate the area to prevent the gas from accumulating, especially in confined spaces. NIOSH 6011; OSHA ID101, ID126SGX See: NMAM or OSHA Methods. (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against chlorine*; or Any supplied-air respirator*. Exposure to chemicals may cause immediate acute health effects or it may be decades before effects become evident.
Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. If chlorine gas leaks into the workplace, notify a supervisor immediately. Workers who are exposed to high levels of chlorine gas may be at risk of immediate injuries including damage to the eyes, irreversible lung damage,... OHS guideline G3.3 (COVID-19 Safety Plan), Premiums waived for Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, Q1 and Q2 reporting and payment deadlines, Register for virtual rate consultation sessions, Find your classification unit, industry or rate, Create & manage a healthy & safe workplace, Search the OHS Regulation & related materials, Get health & safety resources (videos, posters, publications & more), OSH Answers Fact Sheets: Chlorine (CCOHS), Workplace Safety & Health Topics: Chlorine (NIOSH), Mild discomfort to eyes, nose, and throat, As concentration increase this becomes more severe, with stinging and burning, Can be fatal within 30 minutes, even if you've only taken a few breaths of it.
Inhalation: Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Can signs explaining exposure symptoms be posted? www.OSHA.gov. To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cylinder may rocket. If possible, turn leaking container so that gas escapes rather than liquefied gas. It may be necessary to use stringent control measures such as process enclosure to prevent product release into the workplace. You may also be interested in the following related products and services from CCOHS: Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information, CCOHS does not guarantee, warrant, represent Then seal the first plastic bag in a second plastic bag. Other Information: Contact supplier, local fire and emergency services for help. Long-term complications may occur after breathing in high concentrations of chlorine. Please see ACGIH®. Liquefied gas: quickly remove victim from source of contamination. CCOHS is not liable for any loss, claim, or demand arising directly or
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Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Chlorine gas can be pressurized and cooled to change it into a liquid so that it can be shipped and stored.
800-321-6742 (OSHA) Workplace exposure standards in Australia. Exposure Guideline Comments: TLV® = Threshold Limit Value. Liquefied gas: avoid direct contact. Mainly used as a disinfectant, chlorine is often used anywhere water needs to be treated. Chlorine is a naturally occurring yellow-green gas. This limit was selected to prevent acute irritation episodes.
Use backup controls (e.g. TWA = Time-Weighted Average. Has personal protective equipment been tested to make sure it is working properly. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor. Skin injuries similar to frostbite can occur if it is exposed to liquid chlorine, Burning sensation in the nose, throat, and eyes. Washington, DC 20210 (q) For dicyclopentadiene (77-73-6), including cyclopentadiene: TWA = 0.5 ppm; STEL = 1 ppm, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, http://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/5155table_ac1.html, https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.1000, Severe Storm and Flood Recovery Assistance, Acetylene dichloride; see 1,2-Dichloroethylene, Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible, Arsenic, inorganic compounds (as As) see 1910.1018, Benzene; See 1910.1028; See Table Z-2 for the limits applicable in the operations or sectors excluded in 1910.1028, Benzo(a)pyrene; see Coal tar pitch volatiles, Beryllium and beryllium compounds (as Be); see, Butadiene (1,3-Butadiene); See 29 CFR 1910.1051; 29 CFR 1910.19(l), 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene; See beta-Chloroprene, 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; See Epichlorohydrin, 2-Chloroethanol; See Ethylene chlorohydrin. Store separately. 0000003261 00000 n At high levels, exposure could cause serious injury or death. The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. Keep out unnecessary and unprotected personnel. Department of Health and Human Services.
Permanent eye damage or blindness can result.
CORROSIVE. Loosely cover the affected area with a sterile dressing. The steps are listed in order of effectiveness. 800-321-6742 (OSHA) (b) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELS) from 29 CFR 1910.1000 Z-1 Table [58 FR 35340, June 30, 1993; 58 FR 40191, July 27, 1993, as amended at 61 FR 56831, Nov. 4, 1996; 62 FR 1600, Jan 10,1997; 62 FR 42018, Aug. 4,1997; 71 FR 10373, Feb. 28, 2006; 71 FR 16673, Apr. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Enforcement is based on the substance name. Wear a chemical protective, full-body encapsulating suit and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Used by emergency responders when dealing with chemical spills or other catastrophic exposures, AEGLs are set through a collaborative effort of the public and private sectors worldwide.
Do not handle the plastic bags. Workplace exposure standards (WES) in Australia cover approximately 700 chemicals. 3, 2006; 71 FR 36008, June 23, 2006.]. Emergency Overview: Inhalation. Society and culture In War. A face shield (with safety goggles) may also be necessary. The risks Exposure to chlorine can be fatal. Coal dust (greater than or equal to 5% SiO, Coal tar pitch volatiles (benzene soluble fraction), anthracene, BaP, phenanthrene, acridine, chrysene, pyrene), Diacetone alcohol (4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone), 1,2-Dibromo-3-chloropropane (DBCP); see 1910.1044, 1,2-Dibromoethane; see Ethylene dibromide, 1,2-Dichloroethane; see Ethylene dichloride, 1,2-Dichloropropane; see Propylene dichloride, 4-Dimethylaminoazo-benzene; see 1910.1015, Dimethyl-1,2-dibromo-2,2-dichloroethylphosphate, 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone; see Diisobutyl ketone, Diphenylmethane diisocyanate; see Methylene bisphenylisocyanate, Di-sec octyl phthalate (Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), 2-Ethoxyethyl acetate (Cellosolve acetate), 0.05 ppm for exposures to mixture of ethylene glycol dinitrate and nitroglycerin, Ethylene glycol methylacetate; see Methylcellosolve acetate, Ethylidene chloride; see 1,1-Dichlorethane, Fluorotrichloromethane (Trichlorofluoromethane), Glycol monoethyl ether; see 2-Ethoxyethanol, 2-Methoxyethyl acetate (Methyl cellosolve acetate), Methyl acetylene propadiene mixture (MAPP), Methyl amyl alcohol; see Methyl Isobutylcarbinol, Methyl cellosolve acetate; see 2-Methoxyethylacetate, Methyl chloroform (1,1,1-Trichloro-ethane), Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK); see 2-Butanone, Monomethyl hydrazine; see Methyl hydrazine, Nickel, metal and insoluble compounds (as Ni), 0.05 ppm for mixture of nitroglycerine and ethylene glycol dinitrate, 0.05-0.20 ppm depending on workload and time, Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR), PCB; see Chlorodiphenyl (42% and 54% chlorine), Petroleum distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent), Rhodium (as Rh), metal fume and insoluble compounds, Silica, amorphous, diatomaceous earth, containing less than 1% crystalline silica, 0.025 mg/m3 (resp.)
DO NOT allow victim to drink alcohol or smoke.
If exposure occurs, call 911 or the National Capital Poison Center (NCPC) at 800-222-1222. Physical Description. Provide eyewash and safety shower if contact or splash hazard exists. Contact us to let us know. (f) California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) from Table AC-1 last viewed October 2, 2019, viewable at, (g) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limits (RELs) from the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (, (h) ACGIH® Threshold Limit Values (TLVs®) (ACGIH® 2020). Please note that while you can see the list of legislation for free, you will need a subscription to view the actual documentation. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (2019) NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. When used, there must always be at least one other control in place as well. How to Handle Chlorine Gas Safely Exposure to chlorine is irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and mucous membranes.
Can a different, less hazardous bleaching agent be used?
PELs are 8-hour time weighted averages (TWAs) unless otherwise indicated. Use a suitable hand truck to move cylinders; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Ingestion: Not a relevant route of exposure (gas). If chlorine gas is released into the air, people may be exposed through skin contact or eye contact. Strong OXIDIZER. 0000006088 00000 n Can an alternative disinfection treatment be used?
Chlorine's odor or irritant properties are discernible by most individuals at 0.32 ppm, which is less than the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 1 ppm. Chlorine's odor or irritant properties generally provide adequate warning of hazardous concentrations. (d) Parts of vapor or gas per million parts of contaminated air by volume at 25 degrees C and 760 torr. We expect this update to take about an hour.
Permission must be requested from ACGIH® to reproduce the TLVs® and BEIs®. For an entry covering more than one metal compound measured as the metal, the CAS number for the metal is given - not CAS numbers for the individual compounds. 200 Constitution Ave NW This includes swimming pools, water and sewage treatment plants, and community water supplies. Exposure by all routes should be carefully controlled to levels as low as possible. Ventilate the area to prevent the gas from accumulating, especially in confined spaces. Transport to a hospital. Label container with date received, date opened and disposal date. COMPRESSED GAS. In smaller concentrations it is colorless. You can put the eyeglasses back on after you wash them. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. Treatment consists of removing the chlorine from the body as soon as possible and providing supportive medical care such as inhaled breathing treatments for wheezing in a hospital setting.