Chlorine dioxide

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Hazard Name:

Chlorine dioxide

HAZARD:

Chlorine dioxide

CHEMICAL FORMULA:

ClO₂

EXPOSURE STANDARD:

0.1 PPM (TWA)

PHYSICAL FORM:

Yellow To Reddish Yellow Gas

SYNONYMS:

Chlorine Oxide, Chlorine Peroxide

RELATIVE DENSITY:

EXPOSURE:

Inhalation

IP(eV):

C.F:

LEL%:

USES/SOURCES:

Bleaching agent in cellulose, paper pulp,flour, odour control of water and as a bactericide and antiseptic

TOXICOLOGY:

Chlorine dioxide gas is a severe respiratory and eye irritant, repeated exposure may also cause chronic bronchitis

Monitoring Instruments:

ToxiRAE Plus PID