Contains basic information including properties and physiological effects of chlorine, description and rules for handling chlorine containers, emergency measures and first aid, and chemical and physical characteristics.

(67 pages)

This pamphlet is intended to assist in the design, construction, location, installation, and inspection of liquid chlorine storage systems.  The recommendations are based on storage in horizontal, cylindrical tanks.  This pamphlet does not apply to in-process pressure equipment (e.g., heat exchangers, vaporizers).  

(31 pages)

This publication is intended to provide useful information concerning chlorine piping for both permanent production and use facilities, as well as temporary transportation systems.  It contains information on selected pipe, valves and fittings suitable for use with dry chlorine (gas or liquid) within the range of -150˚F (-101˚C) and 300˚F (9˚C). There is also guidance on preparations for use and maintenance practices.

(88 pages)

This pamphlet is intended to assist in the selection, design, safe operation and maintenance of chlorine vaporizer systems.  It is limited to those who receive liquid chlorine in cylinders, ton containers, via pipeline, in cargo tanks or tank cars and who will vaporize liquid for ultimate use of the chlorine as a gas. It is not intended for chlorine processing systems such as reboilers and complex distribution systems.

(44 pages)

The purpose of this pamphlet is primarily to provide both operational recommendations and safety information for employees at facilities that package 100 lb. (45 kg) and 150 lb. (68 kg) cylinders and ton containers (907 kg) of chlorine.  It contains recommendations for receiving, inspecting, testing and reconditioning chlorine cylinders, ton containers, valves and fusible plugs at packaging plants. It also covers procedures for filling these containers, personal protective equipment use, tank car receiving, emergency planning/response, and key regulations.

(107 pages)

Provides guidelines, recommended practices, and other useful information for the safe shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, maintenance, and emergency response relevant to handling cargo tank motor vehicles and portable tanks used to transport chlorine by highway. This pamphlet also refers to the applicable regulatory requirements.

(88 pages)

Recommends practices for emergency shut-off protection during chlorine transfers involving bulk containers.

(13 pages)

Provides recommendations on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of carbon steel pipelines that transport chlorine liquid or gas. The recommendations are applicable to pipelines that terminate outside the chlorine shipper’s property or crosses property not owned by the shipper or receiver of the chlorine.

(24 pages)

This pamphlet provides information pertaining to personal protective equipment (including respiratory protection and equipment) used in the manufacture or handling of chlorine, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, anhydrous hydrogen chloride, and vinyl chloride monomer. It contains PPE recommendations for initial line break, material sampling, loading, unloading, and emergency response.

(73 pages)

Provides guidelines, recommended practices and other useful information to personnel involved in the shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, maintenance, and emergency response relevant to chlorine tank cars.  This pamphlet also refers to the applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.

(105 pages)

Discusses experiences of CI members with ambient chlorine monitors and techniques involved in installing, selecting, maintaining, and calibrating a successful chlorine monitoring system. Provides listing of known monitoring equipment vendors. Personal monitors are beyond the scope of this pamphlet.

(26 pages)

Provides guidelines, recommended practices and other useful information, including guidance on securement, segregation, driver training, emergency response and regulatory requirements, for shipping chlorine cylinders and ton containers on the highways.

(29 pages)

Provides guidelines, recommended practices and other useful information for the safe shipping, receiving and handling of sodium hydroxide solution and potassium hydroxide solution in barges. This pamphlet also refers to the applicable regulatory requirements.

(34 pages)

Designed to provide basic information for the safe handling and use of chlorine cylinders kept on site at swimming pools.

(44 pages)

Provides guidelines for manufacturing facilities to help prevent the occurrence of uncontrolled releases of chlorine and reference material and discussion to assist the reader with Risk Management Plan (RMP) implementation in the United States.

(83 pages)

Provides guidelines, recommended practices and other useful information for the safe shipping, receiving, loading, unloading and maintenance relevant to handling sodium hydroxide solution and potassium hydroxide solution in tank cars. This pamphlet also refers to the applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.

(54 pages)