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Document ID (ISN)61329
CIS number 93-1812
ISSN - Serial title 0888-1626 - Noticias de seguridad
Year 1993
Convention or series no.
Title Phosphorus pentasulfide
Original title Pentasulfuro fosforoso [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information Aug. 1993, Vol.55, No.8. 4p. Insert.
Abstract Chemical safety sheet published by the Consejo Interamericano de Seguridad, 33 Park Place, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA. Health hazards: irritation of the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; conjunctivitis; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); convulsions; pulmonary oedema; chemical pneumonitis.
Descriptors (primary) USA; phosphorus pentasulfide
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; pulmonary oedema; irritation; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; convulsions; chemical pneumonitis; explosion hazards; conjunctivitis; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; health hazards; determination in air; medical supervision; data sheet; fire fighting
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic sulfur compounds
Inorganic substances