Ethylene sulfide
Agent Name
Ethylene sulfide
CAS Number
420-12-2
Formula
C2-H4-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3-Dihydrothiirene; Aethylensulfid [German]; Ethylene episulfide; Ethylene episulphide; Ethylene sulphide; Sulfurane; Thiacyclopropane; Thiiran; Thiirane; Thiirene, 2,3-dihydro-; Epithioethane; [ChemIDplus] UN1992
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; [HSDB] An eye irritant that may cause serious injury; Effects after intraperitoneal injection (LD50 in rats = 42 mg/kg) include flaccid paralysis without anesthesia; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
250 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 690 ppm/6h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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