NAME: Phosphorus Pentasulfide
SYNONYM(s):
Phosphorus persulfide; Regular phosphorus pentasulfide;
Reactive phosphorus pentasulfide; Undistilled pentasulfide
IMIS: 2092
CAS: 1314-80-3
NIOSH: RTECS TH4375000
DOT: 1340 41
DESCRIPTION:
Greenish-yellow solid with an odor of rotten eggs.
MW:
222 or 445
BP:
955 F
VP:
1 mm at 572 F
MP:
527 F
INCOM:
Water, alcohols, strong oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
1 mg/m3
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL:
1 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:
1 mg/m3 TWA; 3 mg/m3 STEL
NIOSH REL: 1 mg/m3 TWA; 3 mg/m3 STEL
Health Factors
SYMPTOM(s):
Apnea; coma, convulsions; eye irritation, conjunctivitis pain,
lacrimation, photophobia, kerato-conjunctivitis, corneal
vesiculation; respiratory system irritation; dizziness; headaches;
fatigue; irritability, insomnia; GI disturbance
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Marked (HE14)
H2S Hazard (HE4)
ORGAN:
Respiratory system, CNS, eyes, skin
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA:
Low Ash Polyvinyl Chloride (LAPVC) filter 5 microns
MAX V:
960 Liters
MAX V:
120 Liters MAX F:
2.0 L/min (TWA)
MAX V:
30 Liters MAX F:
2.0 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1:
Ion Chromatography; IC
REF:
2 (OSHA ID-128SG)
CLASS:
Partially Validated
NOTE:
Submit as a separate sample.
WIPE:
MEDIA:
Whatman smear tab; Solvent: Deionized water
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