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diphosphorus pentasulphide; phosphorus pentasulphide

CAS 1314-80-3 · P4S10

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

FlammableIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H228 Flammable solid
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateLubricating agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 3 mg/m3 None available
OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m3
IDLH 250 mg/m3

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

Sulfur phosphide · Tetraphosphorus decasulfide · Phosphoric sulfide · Diphosphorus pentasulfide · Phosphorus persulfide · Thiophosphoric anhydride · Diphosphorus pentasulphide · Phosphorus pentasulfide (P4S10)

Molecular weight

444.6 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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