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PRODUCT NAME CHLORINE (LIQUID OR GAS) (j7 nrl fr <br />4. FIRST AID MEASURES (Continued)ULU <br />' 8 <br />NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: M SAN it <br />Treatment is symptomatic. Because there is no known antidote for -:i <br />chlorine gas inhalation, effective and immediate relief of symptoms is <br />the primary goal. Steroid therapy, if given early, has been reported <br />effective in preventing pulmonary edema. <br />5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES <br />Flash Point: Not Applicable <br />Method: Not Applicable <br />Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable <br />FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, BY % VOLUME <br />Upper: Non-flammable <br />Lower: Non-flammable <br />EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.: <br />Cool fire exposed containers with water spray. <br />Use agents appropriate for surrounding fire. <br />FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: <br />Chlorine containers should be removed from fire zone immediately. Tank <br />cars or barges should be disconnected and pulled out of the danger <br />area. If no chlorine is escaping, water should be applied to cool <br />containers that cannot be moved. If it is necessary to stop the flow <br />of gas, use water spray to direct escaping gas away from persons <br />effecting the shut-off. Keep unauthorized personnel removed and <br />upwind. Wear NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained <br />breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. <br />FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: <br />Chlorine gas or liquid, is nonexplosive and nonflammable. However, <br />like oxygen, it is capable of supporting combustion of certain <br />substances. Reacts explosively, or forms explosive compounds, with <br />many chemicals, such as acetylene, turpentine, ether, ammonia gas, <br />hydrogen, and finely divided metals. <br />SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: <br />Not sensitive. <br />SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: <br />Not sensitive. <br />