Russ Spence
Commercial Pressure Wash Expert
Health Hazards
Chlorine gas is primarily a respiratory irritant. In sufficient concentration, the gas irritates the mucous membranes, the respiratory tract and the eyes. In extreme cases difficulty in breathing may increase to the point where death can occur from respiratory collapse or lung failure. The characteristic, penetrating odor of chlorine gas usually gives warning of its presence in the air.
Also at high concentrations, it is visible as a greenish yellow gas. Liquid chlorine in contact with skin or eyes will cause chemical burns and/or frostbite.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has established a threshold limit value time-weighted average (TWA) of exposure to chlorine at 0.5 ppm (parts per million). The TWA is based on a normal work schedule of 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. ACGIH has established a threshold limit value short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 1 ppm for exposure to chlorine. The STEL is defined as a 15-minute TWA exposure.
in short make sure you wear a mask (Chris)
Chlorine gas is primarily a respiratory irritant. In sufficient concentration, the gas irritates the mucous membranes, the respiratory tract and the eyes. In extreme cases difficulty in breathing may increase to the point where death can occur from respiratory collapse or lung failure. The characteristic, penetrating odor of chlorine gas usually gives warning of its presence in the air.
Also at high concentrations, it is visible as a greenish yellow gas. Liquid chlorine in contact with skin or eyes will cause chemical burns and/or frostbite.
The American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has established a threshold limit value time-weighted average (TWA) of exposure to chlorine at 0.5 ppm (parts per million). The TWA is based on a normal work schedule of 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. ACGIH has established a threshold limit value short-term exposure limit (STEL) of 1 ppm for exposure to chlorine. The STEL is defined as a 15-minute TWA exposure.
in short make sure you wear a mask (Chris)
