Chlorine

Identification

Substance: Chlorine

CAS RN: 7782-50-5

Shipping Name/Number:
    UN 1017; Chlorine

STCC:
    49 041 20; Chlorine

State:
    liquid
    liquefied gas
    gas
Color:
    greenish
    yellowish
Odor:
    bleach/chlorine odor
    other odor
Specific Gravity:
    sinks in water (> 1)
Vapor Density:
    settles in air (> 1)

Neurological:
    agitation
    unresponsive
    fatigue/weakness
    dizziness
    headache
    spasms/seizures
Eyes:
    eye irritation/redness
    eye swelling
    tearing
    impaired vision
    vision loss
Nose:
    bloody nose
    runny nose
    nasal irritation
    sneezing
Mouth/Throat:
    coughing/choking
    throat irritation
Cardiovascular:
    chest pain
    arrhythmia
    tachycardia
    hypertension
    hypotension/shock
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Respiratory:
    irregular breathing
    rapid breathing
    shortness of breath
    wheezing
    respiratory arrest
    resp burning/irritation
    pulmonary edema
    chest discomfort
    congestion
    coughing/choking
    coughing blood
    sneezing
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Gastro/Urinary:
    abdom. discomfort
    nausea
    vomiting
Skin:
    itching
    skin burns/burning
    sweating
    skin swelling
    rash
    skin redness
    frostbite

NFPA704-Health:
    4 - Extreme
NFPA704-Flammability:
    0 - Minimal
NFPA704-Instability:
    0 - Minimal
NFPA704-Special Hazards:
    Oxidizer

Miscellaneous Categories:
    Not Applicable
DOT Hazard Classifications:
    Class 2 - Gases
    Class 8 - Corrosive substances
    Division 2.3 - Toxic gases
WMDs:
    Choking Agents

Placard:
    Dangerous - mixed load/unidentified cargo
    Division 2.3 - Gases, toxic/poisonous
    Class 8 - Corrosive substances
Rail Car:
    Pressure Tank Car
    Box Car
Road Trailer:
    MC331, TC331, SCT331
    Compressed Gas/Tube Trailer
    Mixed Cargo
    Intermodal Tank
    Vacuum Tanker

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