Safety Data Sheet - Carbon Disulfide

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Chemical Name Carbon Disulfide

Product Form Substance

Catalogue No. AL1139

CAS Number 75-15-0

EC Number 200-843-6

EC Index Number 751-001-00-0

Grade AR

HSN Code 28131000

Molecular Formula CS2

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Chemical Name Carbon Disulfide

Catalogue No. AL1139

Product form Substance

CAS Number 75-15-0

EC Number 200-843-6

Grade AR

EC Index Number 751-001-00-0

Chemical Formula CS2

HSN Code 28131000

Synonyms Carbon bisulfide, CS2

Chemical Structure -

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture Solvent and reagent in chemical synthesis and analysis.

Uses advised against Not specified

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company identification Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.

1.4 Emergency Contact Details

Phone / e-Mail Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Flam. Liq. 2; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Acute Tox. 4; Repr. 2; STOT RE 1

Classification source ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6348 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements

2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictograms Flammable, Irritant, Health Hazard

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H315: Causes skin irritation; 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

2.3 Other hazards

Other hazards May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substance

Name Carbon Disulfide

CAS No. 75-15-0

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical attention.

First-aid measures after skin contact Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

First-aid measures after eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing and seek medical attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory distress, skin irritation.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media Not specified

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special procedures Corrosive liquid. May accumulate static electricity.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Reference Not specified

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate PPE including gloves and goggles.

Hygiene measures Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions Fireproof. Separated from oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.2 Exposure controls

Hand protection Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)

Eye protection Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses

Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid

Colour Colorless

Odour Purest distillates have sweet, pleasing, and ethereal odor usual commercial and reagent grades are foul smelling

Odour threshold 0.03 ppm

pH value Not applicable

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) >1

Melting point -111.7 °C

Freezing point Not applicable

Boiling point 46.2 °C

Flash point -22 °F (-30 °C) (Closed cup)

Auto-ignition temperature 194 °F (90 °C)

Decomposition temperature Not specified

Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable liquid

Vapour pressure 359 mm Hg at 25 °C

Relative vapour density at 20°C 2.67 (Air = 1)

Density 1.2632 g/cu cm at 20 °C

Solubility In water, 2160 mg/L at 25 °C

Log Pow 1.94

Viscosity, kinematic Not specified

Viscosity, dynamic Not specified

Explosive properties Not explosive

Oxidising properties Not oxidizing

Explosive limits 1.3 - 50% (v/v) in air

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Reactivity Stable under normal conditions, but reacts violently with strong oxidizers.

10.2 Chemical stability

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions May decompose explosively on shock, friction or concussion. May explode on heating. The substance may ignite spontaneously on contact with hot surfaces and air.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and alkali metals.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products When heated to decompositon it emits highly toxic fumes of sulfur oxides.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity LD50 Rat oral 3188 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 2780 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation 25 gcu m2 hr

Skin corrosion/irritation H315: Causes skin irritation

Serious eye damage/irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitisation Not classified (based on available data)

Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified (based on available data)

Carcinogenicity Not classified (based on available data)

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Not classified (based on available data)

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity information Not specified

12.2 Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability Not specified

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Not specified

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil Not specified

12.6 Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions Not specified

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Additional Info Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

UN-No. (ADR) 1131

UN-No. (IMDG) 1131

UN-No. (IATA) 1131

UN-No. (ADN) 1131

UN-No. (RID) 1131

14.2 UN proper shipping name

Proper Shipping Name (ADR) Carbon Disulfide

Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) Carbon Disulfide

Proper Shipping Name (IATA) Carbon Disulfide

Proper Shipping Name (ADN) Carbon Disulfide

Proper Shipping Name (RID) Carbon Disulfide

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

Transport hazard class(es) 3 (6.1)

14.4 Packing group

Packing group (ADR) I

Packing group (IMDG) I

Packing group (IATA) I

Packing group (ADN) I

Packing group (RID) I

14.5 Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment Not specified

Marine pollutant Not specified

Other information No supplementary information available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1 EU-Regulations Not specified

SECTION 16: Other Information

Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a guarantee or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.