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Document ID (ISN)76297
CIS number 01-343
Year 1997
Convention or series no. Fiche toxicologique No.12-1997
Title Carbon disulfide
Original title Disulfure de carbone [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Rev.ed., CD-ROM, 2000. 6p. Illus. 27 ref.
Abstract Chemical safety information sheet. Update of data sheet already summarized in CIS 95-853. Acute toxicity: disorders of the central nervous system; narcosis; respiratory failure. Chronic toxicity: neurological effects; retinopathy; hypoacusia; blood pressure disorders; cardiotoxic effects; respiratory diseases; digestive disorders; liver damage; menstrual disorders; spermatogenic disturbances; parodontopathy. Exposure limits (France): TWA = 10ppm (30mg/m3); ceiling value = 25ppm (75mg/m3). EEC number and mandatory labelling codes: No.006-003-00-3; T, F, R11, R36/38, R62, R63, S16, S33, S36/37, S45, 200-843-6.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; carbon disulfide; France
Descriptors (secondary) dangerous substances; data sheet; diseases of retina and optic nerve; visual function disorders; fire hazards; diseases of central nervous system; toxicology; skin absorption; hepatic disorders; cardiovascular disorders; respiratory diseases; dermatitis; gastrointestinal diseases; explosion hazards; labelling; diseases of peripheral nervous system; spermatogenic disturbances; menstrual disorders; limitation of exposure; waste disposal; chemical burns; first aid; personal protective equipment; spills; health hazards; legislation; sampling and analysis; respiratory impairment; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic substances
Occupational exposure limits
Inorganic sulfur compounds