Chlorine Institute Emergency Kit “A,” “B,” and “C”

Great quantities of chlorine are in use daily in water and wastewater plants throughout the world. It is vitally important that operators be prepared for emergency action should minor or major chlorine leaks or accidents occur. Chlorine can be fatal. A leak in which a concentration as small as 1000 mg/L, or 0.1 percent chlorine escapes into the air is likely to be fatal after just a few deep breaths. Therefore, any accidental uncontrolled release of chlorine gas must be treated as an emergency. Chlorine leaks never get better; in fact, they always get worse if they are not corrected promptly. The key to coping successfully with chlorine emergencies is to be prepared. Prompt response requires an emergency plan and clear‐cut instructions. Many chlorine consumers incorporate in their emergency plans provision for the use of Chlorine Institute emergency kits.