ICSC 0022 - CARBON DISULFIDE

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CARBON DISULFIDE	ICSC: 0022 (April 2000)
Carbon bisulfide Carbon sulfide Carbon disulphide

CAS #: 75-15-0

UN #: 1131

EC Number: 200-843-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with hot surfaces. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment 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.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting. Weakness. Irritability. Hallucinations.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness. Further see Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CARBON DISULFIDE

ICSC: 0022

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Chemical dangers May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with hot surfaces and air. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur dioxide (see ICSC 0074). Reacts violently with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.	Formula: CS₂ Molecular mass: 76.1 Boiling point: 46°C Melting point: -111°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.26 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.2 Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 48 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.63 Flash point: -30°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 90°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-50 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.84

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Chemical dangers
May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with hot surfaces and air. This produces toxic fumes of sulfur dioxide (see ICSC 0074). Reacts violently with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings.

Formula: CS₂
Molecular mass: 76.1
Boiling point: 46°C
Melting point: -111°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.26
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.2
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 48
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.63
Flash point: -30°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 90°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-50
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.84

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. Exposure between 200 and 500 ppm could cause death.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system and nervous system. This may result in coronary heart disease, severe neurobehavioural effects, polyneuritis and psychoses. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness. Exposure between 200 and 500 ppm could cause death.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system and nervous system. This may result in coronary heart disease, severe neurobehavioural effects, polyneuritis and psychoses. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued. MAK: 16 mg/m³, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: B. EU-OEL: 15 mg/m³, 5 ppm as TWA; (skin)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, T; R: 11-36/38-48/23-62-63; S: (1/2)-16-33-36/37-45

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