3.5 Elements of the Sea

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Chlorine
- Storing
  - Stored in cylinders
  - Safety regulations must be met by using hoists for moving the Chlorine and for testing the cylinders for leaks
- Unloading
  - A scrubber unit ensures no chlorine left over
    - Left overs reacted with NaOH which produces bleach that the company sells on
- Transporting
  - By road/rail
    - Presurised tank containers used
    - Hazchem warning plates
  - Liquid as more chlorine will be transported at a time
- Benefits
  - Made into water treatment to kill bacteria and other pathogens
  - Household Bleach
  - good oxidising agent
  - Stain remover
- Risks
  - Toxic gas
  - Can cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system
  - Can react in lungs to form HCl
    - This affects tissues and causes drowning in fluid
Risks
- Toxic gas
- Can cause irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory system
- Can react in lungs to form HCl
  - This affects tissues and causes drowning in fluid

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