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1.10.2
Corrosive Gas Hazards
Corrosives such as chlorine, fluorine and
ammonia will irritate and burn human tissue.
They can cause personal INJURY and DEATH.
Exposure to very small concentrations of corrosive gases can cause severe
irritation of the eyes and respiratory system. At higher concentrations, they can
cause
severe personal injury or death
.
Section 1.9 of this manual lists the personal protective equipment required for use
with corrosive gases.
A list of most of the corrosive gases used in the GASGUARD system follows:
Ammonia Hydrogen chloride
Boron trichloride Hydrogen fluoride
Boron trifluoride Hydrogen sulfide
Chlorine
Nitrogen dioxide
Chlorine trifluoride
Phosphorous pentafluoride
Dichlorosilane
Silicon tetrachloride