T59: Toxic effect of other gases, fumes and vapours

T59.4: Toxic effect: Chlorine gas

Chloric gas is a respiratory poison. It is used in low concentrations for disinfecting the water, such as in swimming pools.

Irritant gases can irritate the mucous membranes. If the mucous membranes in the respiratory airways are irritated, you can have shortness of breath and cough, for example. Water can accumulate in the lungs. This may result in restricted breathing and the circulation failing. In some cases, there is also permanent damage to the lungs.