Wherever chlorine is handled, a potential risk is involved and serious emergency may suddenly and unexpectedly occur. Such eventualities should be anticipated and proper schemes should be formulated in advance to meet them.
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Chlorine has a characteristic sharply penetrating odour, Concentrations above 3 to 5 ppm volume in air can be readily smelt by a normal person. The gas causes severe irritation at higher concentration. Persons cannot remain in chlorine contaminated atmosphere.
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It is to be realized that chlorine is a hazardous and toxic chemical, and as such operations involving the same must be carried out directly by/under the personal supervision of suitably trained and competent persons. Further, it is advisable to have the process area well ventilated with frequent air changes so as to minimize the impact of any sudden leakages.
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