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Hazard Name: Chlorine
HAZARD: Chlorine CHEMICAL FORMULA: Cl2
EXPOSURE STANDARD: 1 PPM (TWA) PHYSICAL FORM: Geenish Or Yellowish Gas With An Irritating Odour
SYNONYMS:   RELATIVE DENSITY:  
EXPOSURE: Inhalation
IP(eV):  11.48 C.F:    LEL%:   

USES/SOURCES: Sterilisation of water supplies and swimming pools, bleaching agent, synthesis of chlorinated organic chemicals and plastics; in pulp and paper manufacturing.
TOXICOLOGY: Chlorine is potent irritant of the eyes, mucous membranes, and skin; pulmonary effects may range from respiratory irritation to edema
Monitoring Instruments:
VRAE
VRAE