Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Chlorine

Name: Chlorine
Brand: BLUE CUBE GERMANY ASSETS

by BLUE CUBE GERMANY ASSETS

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

Chlorine is supplied by BLUE CUBE GERMANY ASSETS. 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 4 August 2019. 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: 04 Aug 2019
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: —
CAS Number: 7782-50-5

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS03Oxidising

GHS04Gas under pressure

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS06Acute toxicity

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

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 Blue Cube Germany Assets on 4 August 2019 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 Low 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

H271: May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/…

P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

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

3 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

P410 Protect from sunlight.

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place

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

Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.

Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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