The Chlorine Institute Inc. (CI) books

Contains basic information including properties and physiological effects of chlorine, description and rules for handling chlorine containers, emergency measures and first aid, and chemical and physical characteristics.

Recommends design, construction, location, installation and inspection of non-refrigerated liquid chlorine storage systems.

This publication is intended to provide useful information concerning chlorine piping for both permanent production and use facilities, as well as temporary transportation systems. This pamphlet`s objective is to offer practical suggestions in the selection of material suited for the indicated service. Use of materials other than those recommended herein may be technically desirable in specific producing/consuming sites.

Contains information intended to assist in the selection, design and safe operation of vaporizers.

Contains recommendations for receiving, inspecting, testing and reconditioning chlorine cylinders, ton containers, valves and fusible plugs at packaging plants. It also covers procedures for filling these containers, personal protective equipment use, tank car receiving, emergency planning/response, and key regulations.

Provides guidelines, recommended practices, and other useful information for the safe shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, maintenance, and emergency response relevant to handling cargo tank motor vehicles and portable tanks used to transport chlorine by highway. This pamphlet also refers to the applicable regulatory requirements.

Provides recommendations on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of carbon steel pipelines that transport chlorine liquid or gas. The recommendations are applicable to pipelines that terminate outside the chlorine shipper’s property or crosses property not owned by the shipper or receiver of the chlorine.

Provides information pertaining to personal protective equipment (including Respiratory Protection and Equipment) used in the manufacture or handling of chlorine and sodium hydroxide, including when to use which level of PPE.

Recommends practices for emergency shut-off protection during chlorine transfers involving bulk containers.

Provides guidelines, recommended practices and other useful information to personnel involved in the shipping, receiving, and/or tank testing of single unit chlorine tank cars.