CHEMICAL FORMULA: Cl2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 70.914
DESCRIPTION:
Amber color liquid with pungent and irritating odor. It is 1.5 times heavier than water with 6.7kgs/cm2 vapor pressure at 200C and 20kg/cm2 vapor pressure at 700C. The maximum solubility in water is 1.0%
PACKING: In 900 kg Capacity cylinders.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Particulars: |
Specifications: |
Appearance
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Yellow to Amber
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| Chlorine % by volume |
Min. 99.90 |
| Other gases % by volume |
Max. 0.10 |
USES:
Chlorine is used in the purification of drinking water, as bleaching agent in pulp, paper and textile industries. It is also used as raw material / intermediate chemical in the manufacture of PVC plastics, paraffin waxes, synthetic rubbers, pesticides / insecticides, inorganic / organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals etc.
SAFE HANDLING:
Avoid contact with chlorine as it is extremely irritating mucous membrane and respiratory tract. If inhaled in large concentration, lung tissues are affected resulting in pulmonary edema. Use canister gas mask or self contained breathing apparatus. Use proper means for loading and unloading of cylinders. Protect the valves from getting damaged.
STORAGE:
It is stored in dry, well ventilated area away from external source of heat. Follow Gas cylinder Rules, 1981.
PRESERVATION: Avoid exposure to water, heat and sun.
TRANSPOR:
Hazchem Code : 2 XE
Hazardous Waste ID No. - 17
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U.N. No. : 1017
C.A.S. No. - 7782-50-5 |
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