Carbon disulfide
Synonyms & Trade Names
Carbon bisulfideExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 1 ppm (3 mg/m3) ST 10 ppm (30 mg/m3) [skin]OSHA PEL
TWA 20 ppm C 30 ppm 100 ppm (30-minute maximum peak) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless to faint-yellow liquid with a sweet ether-like odor. [Note: Reagent grades are foul smelling.]Molecular Weight
76.1Boiling Point
116°FFreezing Point
-169°FSolubility
0.3%Vapor Pressure
297 mmHgIonization Potential
10.08 eVSpecific Gravity
1.26Flash Point
-22°FUpper Exposive Limit
50.0%Lower Explosive Limit
1.3%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers; chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium & zinc; azides; rust; halogens; amines [Note: Vapors may be ignited by contact with ordinary light bulb.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
dizziness, headache, poor sleep, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), anxiety, anorexia, weight loss; psychosis; polyneuropathy; Parkinson-like syndrome; ocular changes; coronary heart disease; gastritis; kidney, liver injury; eye, skin burns; dermatitis; reproductive effectsTarget Organs
central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, cardiovascular system, eyes, kidneys, liver, skin, reproductive systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 10 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division