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1•IJ LJD 1.1 U VlULI3 V1 J'S_lV PRODUCT NAME : CHLORINE (LIQUID OR GAS) 17. WARNING LABEL INFORMATION (Continued) INGESTION: Vl-v_-yn ME NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. (If available, give several glasses of milk.) If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep airway clear and give more water. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IN CASE OF SPILL OR LEAK: If this material is spilled or released to the atmosphere, keep upwind, provide ventilation, wear full protective equipment and shut off supply at source. Exclude non-essential personnel. Contain liquids and prevent discharges to streams or sewers system. Control loss of volatile materials to the atmosphere. Large leaks may require environmental consideration and possible evacuation. Do not apply water to leak. Chlorine can be absorbed into an alkaline solution, ie. caustic soda,caustic potash, lime etc. FIRE: Use water to keep fire -exposed containers cool. If it is necessary to stop the flow of gas, use water spray to direct escaping gas away from persons effecting the shut-off. Wear full protective clothing HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store chlorine containers in a well ventilated area of low fire potential and away from indompatible materials (acetylene, turpentine, other hydrocarbons, ammonia, hydrogen, ether, powdered metals, sulfur, aluminium, reducing agents and combustible materials). Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Protect container from weather and physical damage. Follow safety procedures for containers of compressed gases. Provide special training to workers handling chlorine. Regularly test and inspect piping and containment used for chlorine service. Liquid levels should be less than 85% of tank or cylinder capacity.