CARBON DISULPHIDE

UN Number: 1131 - CAS Number: 75-15-0

Also known as: CARBON BISULFIDE, CARBON BISULPHIDE, DISULPHURE DE CARBONE, Carbonbisulfide, Carbon Disulphide, Disulfure De Carbone

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External resources

CAMEO Chemical Database
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Description

UN number	1131
CAS number	75-15-0
Formula	CS₂

Physical chemical data

Physical State (20°C)

Liquid

Physical State (25°C)

Liquid

Density (kg/m3)

1260 [Kg/m³] at a temperature of 20°C

Kinematic viscosity (cSt)

0.2874 [cSt] at a temperature of 20°C

0.279 [cSt] at a temperature of 25°C

Molar mass (g/mol)

76.14

Density of gas (kg/m3)

3.354

Solubility (g/L)

2000 [g/L] at a temperature of 20°C and salinity of 0‰

2160 [g/L] at a temperature of 25°C and salinity of 0‰

Boiling Point (°C)

Melting Point (°C)

-110

Critical molar volume (m³/mol)

0.000173

Critical temperature (°C)

552

Critical pressure (Pa)

7900000

Surface tension (mN/m)

32.25 [mN/m] at a temperature of 20°C

31.58 [mN/m] at a temperature of 25°C

Vapour Pressure (Pa)

40520 [Pa] at a temperature of 20°C

57328 [Pa] at a temperature of 30°C

Ignition Temperature (°C)

100

Flash Point (°C)

-30

Flash Point (Pensky-Martens closed cup) (°C)

-30

Lower explosivity limit (LEL) (volume %)

1.3

Upper explosivity limit (UEL) (volume %)

Vapor enthalpy (J/Kg)

352109 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 46°C

337667 [J/Kg] at a temperature of 25°C

Combus enthalpy (J/Kg)

17756763

Specific heat capacity (J/(Kg·K))

1003

Henry's constant (mol/(m³·Pa))

1459.1

Behaviour at sea

Persistence (days)	3.1
Log kow	1.84
Log koc	1.34
Biodegradation in estuary environment (Half-life) (days)	400

Additional data

Colour

colourless to yellow

Odour

rotten egg to sweet odour

MARPOL pollution category

Category	Description
Y	Noxious Liquid Substances which, if discharged into the sea from tank cleaning or deballasting operations, are deemed to present a hazard to either marine resources or human health or cause harm to amenities or other legitimate uses of the sea and therefore justify a limitation on the quality and quantity of the discharge into the marine environment.

Transportation data

Transport mode	Bulk,Packaged
Cargo group	38
State	liquid
Temperature (°C)	ambient
Pressure (Pa)	under pressure
Family name	carbon disulfide
IMO class	3.1

Reactivity data

Base(s)	Yes
Static electricity	Yes

GESAMP Hazard profile

Bioaccumulation in logPow (A1A)	2 - ≥2 and <3
Bioaccumulation in BCF (A1B)	1 - ≥1 and <10
Bioaccumulation (A1)	1 - Very low potential to bioaccumulate
Biodegradation (A2)	NR - Not readily biodegradable
Acute aquatic toxicity (B1) (LC/EC/IC50 (mg/l))	3 - Moderately toxic
Acute mammalian toxicity by swallowing (C1) (LD50 (mg/kg))	2 - Moderate
Acute mammalian toxicity by skin penetration (C2) (LD50 (mg/kg))	3 - Moderately high
Acute mammalian toxicity by inhalation (C3) (LC50 (mg/l))	4 - High
Skin irritation/corrosivity (D1)	3A - Corrosive
Eye irritation/corrosivity (D2)	3 - Severely irritating, with irreversible corneal injury
Interference with coastal amenities (E2)	SD - Sinker/Dissolver
Effects on wildlife and bottom habitats (E3)	3 - Is highly acutely toxic; and/or is severely irritant or corrosive to skin or eyes; and/or is carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic; and/or is a floater or persistent floater with associated health effects

Human toxicity threshold

IDHL

500

Hazard statements

Physical

H225	Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Health

H319	Causes serious eye irritation.
H332	Harmful if inhaled.
H361	Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H372	Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, exposure cause the hazard:

Precautionary statements

Prevention

P201	Obtain special instructions before use.
P202	Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210	Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233	Keep container tightly closed.
P240	Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241	Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment.
P243	Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P261	Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264	Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270	Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271	Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280	Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281	Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P304 + P340	IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338	IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313	IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P312	Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P314	Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P337 + P313	If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

ERPG-2 (ppm)

ERPG-3 (ppm)

500

Ecotoxicity

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on crustacean (mg/l)

2.1

Lowest median lethal concentration (LC50) on fishes (mg/l)

2.99

Highest no observed effect concentration (NOEC) on fishes (mg/l)

135

Assessment factor (AF)

1000 on the Short term

Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) (µg/l)

1 [µg/l] on the Short term

Incident reports

No incident reports available

Emergency Response Guidebook

Guide number: 131

See the guide or download the emergency response guidebook

At sea emergency guide

Emergency schedule: 3-01

CLASS 3.1
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, FLASHPOINT BELOW -18°C Closed Cup., TOXIC AND/OR CORROSIVE; STOWAGE "ON DECK ONLY"

Emergency procedures

Action

Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools).
Turn ship off-wind.

Spillage on deck

Wash spillage overboard with copious quantities of water.

Spillage under deck

Not applicable.

Fire on deck

Use water spray, foam or dry chemical. Do NOT use water jet. If possible remove receptacles likely to be involved or keep them cool with copious quantities of water.

Fire under deck

Not applicable.

Special equipment to be carried

Protective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear).
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Spray nozzles.

Decision trees

Flammable

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