ICSC 0127 - CHLORINE DIOXIDE

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CHLORINE DIOXIDE	ICSC: 0127 (October 1999)
Chlorine oxide Chlorine peroxide Chlorine(IV)oxide

CAS #: 10049-04-4

EC Number: 233-162-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Risk of fire and explosion. See Chemical Dangers.	NO contact with combustible substances. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT expose to friction or shock.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove gas with fine water spray.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Fireproof if in building. Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. Cool. Keep in the dark. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

CHLORINE DIOXIDE

ICSC: 0127

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance RED-YELLOW GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The gas is heavier than air. Chemical dangers May explode on heating or on exposure to sunlight or on shock or if subjected to sparks. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts violently with organics, phosphorus, potassium hydroxide and sulfur. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with water. This produces hydrochloric acid and chloric acid.	Formula: ClO₂ Molecular mass: 67.5 Boiling point: 11°C Melting point: -59°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.6 (liquid, 0°C) Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.8 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 101 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.3 Explosive limits, vol% in air: >10

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
RED-YELLOW GAS WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
May explode on heating or on exposure to sunlight or on shock or if subjected to sparks. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts violently with organics, phosphorus, potassium hydroxide and sulfur. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with water. This produces hydrochloric acid and chloric acid.

Formula: ClO₂
Molecular mass: 67.5
Boiling point: 11°C
Melting point: -59°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.6 (liquid, 0°C)
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.8
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 101
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.3
Explosive limits, vol% in air: >10

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Exposure far above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in chronic bronchitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Exposure far above the OEL could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs. This may result in chronic bronchitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (ceiling value): 0.1 ppm as STEL. MAK: 0.28 mg/m³, 0.1 ppm; peak limitation category: I(1); pregnancy risk group: D

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

NOTES

The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.
Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard.
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: O, T+, N; R: 6-8-26-34-50; S: (1/2)-23-26-28-36/37/39-38-45-61

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