| Agent Name |
Sulfur dichloride |
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| CAS Number |
10545-99-0 |
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| Formula |
Cl2-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Sulfur dichloride; Sulfur dichloride, 95%; Sulfur chloride; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
A fuming red to reddish-brown liquid with a chlorine odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, a chlorinating agent, a vulcanizing agent, a sulfur solvent, and an additive to purify sugar juices; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Releases HCL on contact with moisture and can cause irritation and burns to the upper respiratory tract and lungs; Humans tolerate 4.7 ppm without apparent adverse effects, but 30 ppm could be harmful if exposed daily for longer than one month. [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
0.001 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
It decomposes in water; boiling point = 59 degrees C; [HSDB] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SULFUR DICHLORIDE
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