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Chlorine

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CAS ID #: 007782-50-5

At room temperature, chlorine is a yellow-green gas that is heavier than air and has a strong irritating odor. It can be converted to a liquid under pressure or cold temperatures.

Chlorine is mainly used as bleach in the manufacture of paper and cloth and to make a wide variety of products.


Related Resources for Chlorine

  • CERCLA Priority List of Hazardous Substances

    Prioritization of substances based on a combination of their frequency, toxicity, and potential for human exposure at National Priorities List (NPL) sites.

  • Medical Management Guidelines (MMGs) for Acute Chemical Exposures

    Publication intended to aid emergency department physicians and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage acute exposures resulting from chemical incidents.

  • Public Health Statement

    Summary about a hazardous substance taken from Chapter One of its respective ATSDR Toxicological Profile.

  • ToxFAQsTM

    Fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions about a contaminant and its health effects.

  • National Exposure Registry (NER)

    Database of individuals who have been exposed to a hazardous substance at selected locations. All data collected are confidential.

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