CARBON DISULFIDE 0022
April 2000
CAS No: 75-15-0 Carbon disulphide
Carbon bisulfide
RTECS No: FF6650000
Carbon sulfide
UN No: 1131
CS2
EC No: 006-003-00-3
Molecular mass: 76.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Highly flammable. Many reactions NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
may cause fire or explosion. Gives smoking. NO contact with hot dioxide.
off irritating or toxic fumes (or surfaces.
gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool
explosion-proof electrical equipment by spraying with water.
and lighting. Prevent build-up of
electrostatic charges (e.g., by
grounding). Do NOT use
compressed air for filling,
discharging, or handling. Do NOT
expose to friction or shock.
EXPOSURE STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) DOCTOR!
WOMEN!
Inhalation Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Shortness of breath. Vomiting. protection. attention.
Weakness. Irritability. Hallucination.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. First rinse with plenty of water, then
Redness. (Further see Inhalation). remove contaminated clothes and
rinse again. Refer for medical
attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, face shield, or eye First rinse with plenty of water for
protection in combination with several minutes (remove contact
breathing protection. lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion (Further see Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Give nothing to drink. Refer for
work. medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all EU classification Airtight. Unbreakable packaging; put
ignition sources. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or breakable packaging into closed
F Symbol
inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT unbreakable container. Do not
T Symbol
wash away into sewer. Personal protection: complete transport with food and feedstuffs.
R: 11-36/38-48/23-62-63
protective clothing including self-contained breathing S: (1/2-)16-33-36/37-45
apparatus. UN classification
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Pack Group: I
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1131 Fireproof. Separated from oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Store in an area
NFPA Code: H 3; F 4; R 0 without drain or sewer access.
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0022 CARBON DISULFIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground;
distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on
electrostatic charges can be generated. evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers Effects of short-term exposure
May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion. The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory
May explode on heating. The substance may ignite spontaneously tract. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs
on contact with hot surfaces with air producing toxic fumes of with the risk of chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause
sulphur dioxide (see ICSC 0074). Reacts violently with oxidants effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause
causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, lowering of consciousness. Exposure between 200 and 500 ppm
rubber and coating. could cause death.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV: 10 ppm; (skin); Intended change. BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004). Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
MAK: 5 ppm, 16 mg/m 3; skin absorption (H); Peak limitation The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system
category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: B; (DFG 2007). and nervous system, resulting in coronary heart disease and
severe neurobehavioural effects, polyneuritis, psychoses. Animal
tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon
human reproduction.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 46/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.63
Melting point: -111/C Flash point: -30/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.26 Auto-ignition temperature: 90/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.2 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-50
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25/C: 48 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.84
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
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