Sulfur monochloride
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CAS
10025-67-9
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S2Cl2
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RTECS
WS4300000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Sulfur chloride, Sulfur subchloride, Thiosulfurous dichloride
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DOT ID & Guide
1828 / 137
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: C 1 ppm (6 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 1 ppm (6 mg/m3)
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IDLH
5 ppm
See: 10025679
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Conversion
1 ppm = 5.52 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Light-amber to yellow-red, oily liquid with a pungent, nauseating, irritating odor.
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MW: 135.0
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BP: 280°F
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FRZ: -107°F
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Sol: Decomposes
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VP: 7 mmHg
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IP: 9.40 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.68
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Fl.P: 245°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIB Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Peroxides, oxides of phosphorous, organics, water [Note: Decomposes violently in water to form hydrochloric acid, sulfur dioxide, sulfur, sulfite, thiosulfate, and hydrogen sulfide. Corrosive to metals.]
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough; eye, skin burns; pulmonary edema
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0958 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0216
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