“Chlorine Fires” and Pool Chemicals
Chlorine is an elemental gas that is very reactive. It is greenishyellow in color and has a characteristic penetrating and irritating odor. In commerce, chlorine is compressed to its liquid form for transportation in barges, railroad tank cars, tank trucks, and cylinders under 100 psig pressure. Liquid chlorine is clear and amber in color. In both gaseous and liquid forms it is nonexplosive and nonflammable. It is a powerful oxidizer and will support a fire almost as efficiently as oxygen. It is corrosive and is toxic when present in sufficient quantities.
3 min read
