Chlorine emergency

Ten steps in chlorine emergency procedure in simulated chlorine emergency. 

CHLOREP Chlorine Emergency Plan operated by the Chlorine Instimte. A 24-honr mutual-aid program. Response is activated by a CHEMTREC call to the designated CHLOREP s geographical-sector assignments for teams. 

Various types of contacting devices used for the absorption of chlorine are discussed in Section 9.1.10.3B. Eductors are frequently used with low-pressure chlorine. Emergency vent scrubber columns usually are of lined carbon steel or a PVC7FRP composite. Internals may be rubber-coated or CPVC, and packing usually is ceramic, CPVC, or PVDF rings. Polypropylene is an alternative. 

Chlorine Emergency Equipment, GEST 92/176,1st ed., Euro Chlor, Brussels (1993). 

Locations, purpose, and use of chlorine emergency equipment, fire fighting equipment, fire alarms and shut-down equipment such as valves and switches. 

Regulatory requirements deal generally with preparation and response to chemical and other emergencies. This section is designed to provide additional information for use in chlorine emergencies. Help is also available from CHLOREP through CHEMTREC in the United States and through CANUTEC in Canada. 

DOT and TC require that any person who offers chlorine or any hazardous materials for transportation must provide a staffed 24 hour emergency response telephone number, which can be called in the event of an emergency involving chlorine. For emergencies involving the transportation of chlorine, the Chlorine Institute s CHLOREP, the Chlorine Emergency Plan, can provide assistance. 

Chlorine Emergency Plan (CHLOREP), established by The Chlorine Institute to provide information and assistance for chlorine incidents. — Pesticide Safety Team Network (PSTN), coordinated by the National Agricultural Chemicals Association to help witti incidents involving Class B poison pesticides. 

In most countries, chlorine manufacturers have organized groups of experts who are well versed and drilled in handling chlorine and can be called at any time in case of chlorine emergency. 

Euro Chlor Techn. Publ. 92/176, Chlorine Emergency Equipment , 1st ed. September 1993. 

The Chlorine Institute, Chlorep How to Get Help in Chlorine Emergencies. 

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