Chlorine (Cl₂) – Highly toxic, reactive and invisibly dangerous
Safety begins with precise gas measurement
Chlorine gas (Cl₂) is a yellow-green, pungent-smelling gas that is indispensable in numerous industrial applications – from water treatment and chemical synthesis to plastics production. Despite its usefulness, chlorine is a highly toxic and reactive gas that can cause serious health risks even in small quantities.
Toxicity of chlorine – corrosive, irritant, life-threatening
Chlorine is highly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Concentrations as low as 0.5 ppm can cause initial symptoms such as coughing, burning and watery eyes. Acute respiratory distress occurs from 30 ppm – at 400 ppm there is an acute danger to life. Chlorine destroys lung tissue and can cause toxic pulmonary edema, the effects of which are often delayed but can be fatal.
Typical symptoms of chlorine poisoning:
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, coughing irritation
- Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest
- Vomiting, dizziness
- Fatal pulmonary edema with high exposure
Reactivity – Chlorine is not flammable, but dangerously unstable
Chlorine itself is not flammable, but reacts extremely aggressively with a variety of substances. In combination with hydrogen, ammonia, hydrocarbons or metal dusts, explosive reactions or toxic by-products can occur. In technical systems with sensitive processes, this represents a considerable safety risk.
Your benefits with our Cl₂ gas warning systems:
- Highly sensitive sensor technology: detection from 0.1 ppm
- Fast alarms: audible, visual and digital
- Continuous monitoring in closed rooms, warehouses and process plants
- Smart integration: control of ventilation systems, valves and emergency shutdowns
- Mobile & stationary solutions – flexible use in any environment
Areas of application for Cl₂ detection systems:
- Waterworks & sewage treatment plants
- Chemical industry & synthesis plants
- Paper and pulp production
- Storage sites and hazardous substance depots
- Laboratory environments & research facilities
Reliable detection of chlorine gas – with intelligent gas measurement technology from Bieler+Lang
Our certified gas detection systems for chlorine ensure timely detection, reliable personal safety and the protection of critical infrastructure. Whether for emission monitoring, process safety or incident management – we supply individual solutions for your requirements.
Industrial safety starts with reliable gas measurement – put your trust in our chlorine monitoring technology.
The following gas sensors and systems from Bieler+Lang can detect chlorine
We will be happy to advise you on the selection of suitable detectors and the corresponding evaluation devices for your individual application.
