| Agent Name |
Sulfur monochloride |
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| CAS Number |
10025-67-9 |
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| Formula |
Cl2-S2 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Chlorosulfane; Disulfur dichloride; Siarki chlorek [Polish]; Sulfur chloride; Sulfur chloride (di); Sulfur subchloride; Thiosulfurous dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1828 |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Light-amber to yellow-red, oily liquid with a pungent, nauseating, irritating odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
". . . used in vulcanizing rubber, chemical synthesis, wood hardening, textile finishing, and gold extraction." [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] Liquid causes second or third degree burns after short contact; [CHRIS] Sulfur monochloride is a respiratory irritant with a nauseating odor; it hydrolyzes into HCl and SO2. [ACGIH] "Tear drawing." A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Ceiling (ACGIH) |
1 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
1 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
5 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Other animal data: It has been reported that cats have tolerated 15�minute exposures to 12 ppm, while 48 ppm could lead to death after a few days [Flury and Zernik 1931]. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
7 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2,500 mg/m3/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 245 deg F; |
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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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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SULFUR MONOCHLORIDE
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