El disulfuro de carbono (CS₂) es un líquido incoloro y volátil con un fuerte olor que recuerda al éter. Es un compuesto químico que consta de un átomo de carbono y dos átomos de azufre. El disulfuro de carbono se utiliza ampliamente en el sector industrial debido a sus propiedades de solubilidad.
Al trabajar con disulfuro de carbono, son necesarias varias precauciones para garantizar la seguridad:
Hazard Statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H361fd - Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H332 - Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present andeasy to do. Continue rinsing
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking