Disodium tetrasulfide
Agent Name
Disodium tetrasulfide
CAS Number
12034-39-8
Formula
Na2-S4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Sodium sulfide (Na2(S4)); [ChemIDplus] Dinatriumtetrasulfid; Disodium tetrasulphide; Natriumtetrasulfid; [IUCLID]
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Solid; [IUCLID] Light brown powder with an odor like rotten eggs; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Oral LD50 (rat) = 128-130 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 (rabbit) = 590-1,650 mg/kg; Corrosive to rabbit skin; [IUCLID] Large quantities may spontaneously combust; Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; Toxic by skin absorption; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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