This map displays locations where Chlorine is known to be present.
Environmental Health WebMaps
Chlorine
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 Substance
Prioritization of substances based on a combination of their frequency, toxicity, and potential for human exposure at National Priorities List (NPL) sites.
Medical Management Guideline (MMG) for Acute Chemical Exposure
Publication intended to aid emergency department physicians and other emergency healthcare professionals who manage acute exposures resulting from chemical incidents.
National Exposure Registry (NER)
Database of individuals who have been exposed to a hazardous substance at selected locations. All data collected are confidential.
Public Health Statement
Summary about a hazardous substance taken from Chapter One of its respective ATSDR Toxicological Profile.
ToxFAQs
Fact sheet that answers the most frequently asked questions about a contaminant and its health effects.
Toxicological Profile
Succinctly characterizes the toxicologic and adverse health effects information for a hazardous substance.