2008-10-02, 07:59 PM
Straight from wikipedia:
You can only die from it if the concentration is EXTREME high (not normally high, EXTREME high). But since this didn't happen, there's no need to worry!
Btw, swimming pools also use chlorine in their swimming water to keep it clean, so mixed chlorine isn't -that- dangerous like snake venom or w/e ...
Quote:Chlorine is a toxic gas that irritates the respiratory system. Because it is heavier than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly ventilated spaces. Chlorine gas is a strong oxidizer, which may react with flammable materials.Well, it seems you're still alive atm, so don't worry about dieing from it afterwards... The effects are immediate, not afterwards...
Chlorine is detectable in concentrations of as low as 1 ppm. Coughing and vomiting may occur at 30 ppm and lung damage at 60 ppm. About 1000 ppm can be fatal after a few deep breaths of the gas.[4] Breathing lower concentrations can aggravate the respiratory system, and exposure to the gas can irritate the eyes.
Never use ABC Dry Chemical to fight a chlorine fire, the resulting chemical reaction with the ammonium phosphate will release toxic gases and/or result in an explosion. Water fogs or CAFS should be used to extinguish the material.
You can only die from it if the concentration is EXTREME high (not normally high, EXTREME high). But since this didn't happen, there's no need to worry!
Btw, swimming pools also use chlorine in their swimming water to keep it clean, so mixed chlorine isn't -that- dangerous like snake venom or w/e ...