What is Chlorine(CL2)
- Chlorine is a toxic gas greenish yellow gas with a characteristic odor.
- Combines directly with nearly all elements.
- CL2 is a respiratory irritant.
- CL2 irritates the mucous membranes and the liquid burns the skin.
- CL2 is detectable in concentrations of as low as 0.2 parts per million (ppm), and by smell at 3 ppm. Coughing and vomiting may occur at 30 ppm and lung damage at 60 ppm. 1000 ppm is likely to be fatal after a few deep breaths.
- Breathing lower concentrations can aggravate the nose, throat and lungs, and exposure to the gas can irritate the eyes.