Key Points

Fire

• Highly flammable
• Reactions with rust, iron, permanganic acid, nitrogen oxide, chlorine, sodium, and potassium-sodium alloys can lead to explosive decomposition
• Emits toxic fumes of sulphur oxides and carbon monoxide when heated to decomposition
• In the event of a fire involving carbon disulphide, use fine water spray and liquid tight chemical protective clothing with breathing apparatus

Health

• Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and dermal contact
• CHIP: Highly flammable, reproductive toxin, toxic and irritant
• Possible reproductive toxin, toxic and irritant
• Inhalation causes irritation to the respiratory tract with coughing, wheezing and dyspnoea
• Ingestion causes irritation to mucous membranes with nausea and vomiting
• Dermal exposure causes irritation, erythema and skin peeling
• Systemic effects include headache, nausea, vomiting, nervousness and tremor. In severe cases there may be drowsiness, coma and convulsions
• Ocular exposure causes immediate severe irritation

Environment

• Avoid release into the environment
• Inform Environment Agency of substantial incidents

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  Carbon Disuphide - Incident Management
  Added/updated: 24 May 2011