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Haz-Mat Ops Bulletin 7
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Chlorine
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Chlorine is classified by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) as a ____________________.
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Nonflammable compressed gas
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When liquid chlorine is exposed to the atmosphere it vaporizes readily to a gas, true or false?
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1
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Give two distinguishing characteristics of Chlorine.
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Its penetrating odor gives warning of its presence in the air.
Its greenish-yellow color makes it visible when high concentrations are present. |
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What effect does Chlorine have on the human body in low concentrations?
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It is primarily a severe respiratory irritant. In even low concentrations, it will irritate the mucous membranes and the respiratory system, causing cough and respiratory distress.
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What effect does Chlorine have on the human body in high concentrations?
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Exposure to higher concentrations may cause discomfort in the chest, shortness of breath, anxiety, and vomiting. In extreme cases, difficulty breathing may increase to the point where death can occur from suffocation.
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Chlorine produces cumulative effects on the body, true or false?
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False, Chlorine produces no cumulative effects on the body.
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Chlorine gas is approximately _____ times heavier than air.
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2 ½
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When Chlorine is introduced to moisture a highly corrosive condition exists as the result of the formation of __________ and ___________ acids.
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hydrochloric;hypochlorous
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What should you never use on a Chlorine leak? Why?
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Water, because resulting corrosive conditions always make the leak worse.
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What may you use water on at a Chlorine leak?
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If leak is severe, fog may be used to knock down the cloud and flush away the gas. You must, however, use large quantities and keep diluting. Make certain that NO moisture gets onto the leaking cylinder.
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What is the best way to position a leaking Chlorine cylinder?
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Turn cylinder so that leak will be on top; gas escaping from the cylinder is preferred to liquid leaking.
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How can Chlorine leaks around the valve stem of a container be stopped?
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By tightening packing nuts or closing valves. Remember that ALL chlorine containers close clockwise.
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First aid measures for a contaminated person:
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Remove person from contaminated area.
Administer oxygen til able to breath on own. Call physician/transport to hospital at once. Remove wet contaminated clothing and wash person with soap and water. No ointments! If no breathing, start resuscitative measures. |
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________________ (dry form) particularly in its granular form, constitutes a fire hazard in that an open drum is flammable.
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Calcium Hypochlorite
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______________ (liquid form) is used at many private and commercial swimming pools.
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Sodium Hypochlorite
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What will Sodium Hypochlorite do to the skin? How would you treat this?
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It will burn the skin painfully. First Aid would be to flush the affected parts with clear water and consult a doctor.
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A leaking chlorine container will do more harm if left outside rather than inside, true or false?
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False, A leaking chlorine container will do less harm if moved to an outside location.
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