Product Description
Chlorine is greenish-yellow liquid with very irritating odor. It is soluble in chlorides and alcohols. It is extremely strong oxidizing agent. It is slightly soluble in cold water.
Chemical Identification
Chemical Name Chlorine
Chemical Formula Cl2
Molecular weight 70.90
Concentration 99.9%
CAS. NO. 7782-50-5
Properties/Specification
Appearance Yellowish Green gas
Odor Pungent, irritating
Vapor pressure Negligible
Boiling point -34.5 oC
Freezing point -101 oC
Toxicity conc. In air Max.1 ppm by volume
Detectable odor conc. Max.3.5 ppm by volume
Principal Application
Water purification
Shrink proofing wool
Flame retardant compounds
Special batteries(with lithium or zinc)
Processing of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit
Product Handling
Remove the person from contaminated area and seek immediate medical help or first aid depending upon the severity of the circumstances.
Clothing contaminated with Chlorine should be removed immediately and the
Exposed areas washed thoroughly with water. However, leaking chlorine
Container must not be washed with water.
All persons working with chlorine should be acquainted with the proper methods
Of handling this commodity, the use of gas masks and emergency procedures etc.
Chlorine masks full facial type and breathing apparatus should be carried by
Everyone working in an area where chlorine is present
Chlorine leaks can be located by ammonia water soaked cotton/cotton rag,
Which produces dense white fumes with chlorine. Do not put ammonia water on the leaked equipment.
If the leakage is extensive it should be reported immediately so that the person
In the effected area could be warned.
Packing Liquid Chlorine is supplied in packing of 65kg& 900 kg in cylinders
