Chlorine and Hydrogen Chloride - Environmental Health Criteria 21

The major sources of exposure to chlorine and hydrogen chloride that are of significance for human health are found in industry. Both chlorine and hydrogen chloride are corrosive to most construction materials, as well as tissue, and closed process systems are used to contain the compounds. Exposure mainly occurs as a result of plant malfunction or through accidental releases.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: United Nations Environment Programme, World Health Organization, International Labour Organisation
Other Authors: Economy Division
Format: Reports and Books biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 1982
Subjects:CHLORINE, HYDROGEN, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICALS, CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, BACTERIA, CARCINOGENS, TOXIC SUBSTANCES, HEALTH,
Online Access:https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/29307
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Summary:The major sources of exposure to chlorine and hydrogen chloride that are of significance for human health are found in industry. Both chlorine and hydrogen chloride are corrosive to most construction materials, as well as tissue, and closed process systems are used to contain the compounds. Exposure mainly occurs as a result of plant malfunction or through accidental releases.