Sulfur monochloride
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sulfur chloride, Sulfur subchloride, Thiosulfurous dichloridePhysical Description
Light-amber to yellow-red, oily liquid with a pungent, nauseating, irritating odor.Molecular Weight
135.0Boiling Point
280°FFreezing Point
-107°FSolubility
DecomposesVapor Pressure
7 mmHgIonization Potential
9.40 eVSpecific Gravity
1.68Flash Point
245°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
?Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Peroxides, oxides of phosphorous, organics, water [Note: Decomposes violently in water to form hydrochloric acid, sulfur dioxide, sulfur, sulfite, thiosulfate, and hydrogen sulfide. Corrosive to metals.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough; eye, skin burns; pulmonary edemaTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 5 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division