Product ID:CARBON DISULFIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-112-6000
MSDS Number: BLHFV

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

CARBON DISULFIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 75-15-0

RTECS: FF6650000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 20 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 10 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CARBON DISULFIDE IS ABSORBED VERY
RAPIDLY THROUGH THE SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE COMPOUNDS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:VOMITING, DIARRHEA, DEPRESSION, LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS,CONVULSIONS, RESPIRATORY PARALYSIS AND POSSIBLE
DEATH. ACTS ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
(SUPPLIER).

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE
REUSE. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL CARE. INGESTED:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.
GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR ARE
SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=-30.C, -22.F
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:UNKNON
Lower Limits:1.0
Upper Limits:50.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG OR SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:ALLOW TO EVAPORATE OR WIPE/SOAK UP WITH CLOTH
OR PAPER TOWEL OR INERT ABSORBENT. PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
REMOVE RESIDUE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR
OR RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE
TLV/PEL. SEE 29 CFR 1910.134 FOR REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AS NEEDED TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW
PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES AND/OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:CARBON DISULFIDE IS ABSORBED RAPIDLY THROUGH
THE SKIN. USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:F5
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=46.1C, 115.F
Vapor Pres:400 MM
Vapor Density:2.67
Spec Gravity:1.26
Solubility in Water:0.22%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, UNPLEASANT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AZIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
SULFUR OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO SUGGESTIONS AS TO DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.

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