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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Chlorine

by Praxair Inc

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Chlorine is supplied by Praxair Inc under product code P-4580. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under OSHA regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 16 August 2018. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: OSHA
Revision Date: 16 Aug 2018
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: P-4580
CAS Number: 7782-50-5

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS03Oxidising

GHS04Gas under pressure

GHS05Corrosive

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS09Environment

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H270: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Chlorine issued by Praxair Inc on 16 August 2018 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Medium Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H330: Fatal if inhaled

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P284 Wear respiratory protection.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

4 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials

P244 Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil.

P376 Stop leak if safe to do so. Oxidising gases (

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place

P370 In case of fire see SDS

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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