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LIQUID CHLORINE
Chlorine has diversified uses in the synthesis of inorganic and
organic chemicals, in many of which it does not appear in the end
product but enters into the intermediate steps. It is mainly used
in solvents, automotive antifreeze and antiknock compounds, pesticides,
plastic, resins, and elastomers, refrigeration fluids propellants,
inorganic compounds and metallurgical uses, organic intermediate,
pulp and paper, water supply and sewage treatment, etc.
Properties
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Appearance |
Greenish Yellow |
Physical state |
Liquified compr.
Gas |
Vapour pressure @
35oC |
4800 mm Hg at 20oC
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Boiling point / Range
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-34oC |
Melting / freezing
point |
-101oC |
Vapour density |
2.49 |
Specific Gravity
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1.47 at 20oC |
Solubility in water
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Not soluble |
Odour |
Irritating, Bleach
like Choking Odour |
Others |
Soluble in alkalies
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Chemical Identity
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Formula : Cl2 |
CAS No. 7782 - 50-
5 |
UN No. 1017 |
Codes - Class 2 |
Hazchem Code: |
2 XE |
Packaging
Tonners and Cylinders
Toxicity
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STEL |
3 ppm - 9 mg/m3 |
Permissible exposure
limits |
1 ppm - 3 mg/m3 |
TLV (ACGIH) |
1 ppm - 3 mg /m3
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Odour Threshold |
3.5 ppm - 10.16 mg/m3
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Precautions
Storage: Store cylinder and ton containers in cool, dry,
well ventilated & relatively isolated area, protected from direct
sun light and extreme temperature changes. Store cylinder upright
and secure them so that they do not fall down. Keep enough space
between two containers so that all are accessible in case of emergency.
Transportation
Do not allow over loading of the containers. Don't carry any other
good/luggage/fire hazardous substances in the trucks. Carry a gas
mask within the vehicles. Carry the literature of chlorine handling
in the vehicle. Never park the vehicle under direct sun light. Cover
the containers with tarpaulin etc. |
Synonyms: |
TEEPOL BLEACH;Sodium hypochlorite solution;SODA BLEACHING LYE;b-kliquid;carrel-dakinsolution;caswellno776;chloros;chlorous acid;Sodium hypochlorite disinfectant; |
Molecular Structure: |
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