For a TON chlorine cylinder, which emergency kit is proper?

• A. Kit B
• B. Kit A
• C. Kit C
• D. Kit D

Answer: (A)

Chlorine gas releases require a response kit that is specifically equipped for chlorine hazards, with protection for respiratory, skin, and eye exposure, plus ways to decontaminate and contain the release. A ton cylinder can release a large, dangerous amount of chlorine quickly, so the kit must include appropriate respiratory protection (such as a supplied-air system or a chlorine-rated respirator), chemical-resistant clothing and gloves, eye protection, and an eyewash/shower for decontamination. It should also have materials to control the release and neutralize or absorb chlorine and supplies to decontaminate affected areas and personnel.

That kit is the one designed to handle chlorine gas emergencies from a large cylinder, offering the necessary PPE, decontamination capability, and containment/neutralization supplies. Other kits lack the chlorine-specific PPE or decontamination and containment items needed for a ton-cylinder chlorine release, so they aren’t appropriate for this scenario.