MCKESSON CHEMICAL CO -- CHLORINE  -- 6810-00F003680
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLORINE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F003680
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MCKESSON CHEMICAL CO/SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 424-9300
CAGE:5J040
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MCKESSON CHEMICAL
Address:33950 7TH ST
City:UNION CITY
State:CA
ZIP:94587-3522
Country:US
CAGE:5J040
Company Name:MCKESSON CORP MCKESSON CHEMICAL CO DIV
Address:CROCKER PLZ 1 POST ST
Box:City:SAN FRANCISCO
State:CA
ZIP:94104-3396
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:98091

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:CHLORINE  (SARA III)
CAS:7782-50-5
RTECS #:FO2100000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:(C) 1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:0.5 PPM/1 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: HEADACHES, NAUSEA, VOMITING, AND
    COMA. VAPORS/MISTS IRRITATE THE NOSE AND THROAT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR
    15 MINUTES, LIFTING THE UPPER/LOWER EYELIDS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH BEFORE REUSE. IF SWALLOWED: DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. IF  CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER OR MILK. GET MEDATT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA. USE WATER SPRAY COOL CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CHLORINE WILL SUPPORT THE BURNING OF
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS JUST AS OXYGEN DOES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA. STOP THE FLOW OF GAS. IF THE LEAK
    CAN'T BE STOPPED IN PLACE/IS IN AN ENCLED PLACE/MOVE THE CONTAINER
    TO THE OPEN AIR IF IT'S SAFE TO DO. SHIFT THCONTAINER SO GAS RATHER
    THAN LIQUID/LEAKS. R EPAIR THE LEAK OR APPLY AN ERGENCY.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA OUT OF
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT/PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE. STORE AWAY FROM
    OTHECOMPRESSED GASES/COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T ATTEMPT TO HANDLE/STORE/USE CHLORINE W/OUT A
    COMPLETE REVIEW BY ALL PERSONNEL OF THE CHLORINE INSTITUTE'S
    CHLORINE MANL. ALWAYS OBEY HAZARD WARNINGS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED FULL FACEPIECE CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR IF >TLV
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECH VENTILATION TO KEEP BELOW THE PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH/SAFETY SHOWER. WEAR LONG
    SLEEVES/TROUSER/SHOES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
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==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-29F
Vapor Pres:480
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:1.41
Solubility in Water:0.7
Appearance and Odor:GREENISH-YELLOW GAS/LIQ. SUFFOCATING, PUNGENT.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENT/COMBUSTIBLES/ORGANICS/FINELY DIVIDED METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INTENSE LOCAL HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTS W/WATER TO FORM HCL. REACTS
    W/CO TO FORM PHOSGENE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT/MATERIALS USED
    IN CLEANING UP SPILLS OR LEAKS IN A MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS
    MATERIAL. CONSULT APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY
    AGENCIES TO AS CERTAIN PRO PER DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.

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