Product Identification
More information about ChlorineBasic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
7782-50-5 Check regulations
Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances
017-001-00-7 Check regulations
European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA
Uses Information
Overview
Chlorine (CAS: 7782-50-5 ) is a compressed gas colour: yellow substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.
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Hazard Identification
More about safety measuresClassification Status
Classified
Signal Word
danger (Danger)
Hazard Classifications
Ox. Gas
Category 1 H270
Press. Gas H280
Acute Tox.
Category 3 H331
Skin Irrit.
Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit.
Category 2A H319
STOT SE
Category 3 H335
Aquatic Acute
Category 1 H400
Hazard Statements
- H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.
- H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331: Toxic if inhaled.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statements
- P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
- P244: Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280: Wear eye protection/ face protection.
- P280: Wear protective gloves.
- P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P304+P340+P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
- P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- P370+P376: In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.
- P391: Collect spillage.
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P410+P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
- P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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Physical & Chemical Properties
More about propertiesFrequently Asked Questions
View full documentationWhat is the hazard signal word for Chlorine?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of Chlorine?
Chlorine is a compressed gas appearing as compressed gas colour: yellow with yellow color. It has pungent odor.
What is the solubility of Chlorine?
ca. 10 g/l at 20 °℃ (68 °F)
What is Chlorine used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
What are the hazard statements for Chlorine?
This substance has 7 hazard statements: H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
What is the melting point of Chlorine?
The melting point is -101 ℃ (-150 °F) and the boiling point is -34 ℃ (-29 ºF).