Carbon disulfide
CAS 75-15-0
EC 200-843-6
Formula CS2
MW 76.14 g/mol
Solvents Food & Nutrition Preservation & BiocideFlavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
Carbon disulfide (CAS 75-15-0, EC 200-843-6, formula CS2) is an inorganic solvent also known as carbon bisulfide, carbon sulfide, and carbon sulphide. It carries no assigned E-code. It is classified under HS code 28131000 for customs and trade purposes.
In food and nutrition applications, carbon disulfide functions as a flavorant by contributing sulfur-containing volatile compounds at trace concentrations, and as an antimicrobial agent where its biocidal activity disrupts microbial cell function. It also serves as a solvent and carrier in formulation processes requiring high solvency power for specific substrates.
Carbon disulfide is supplied in reagent and commercial grades, with purity specifications varying accordingly. It is subject to REACH regulation within the European Union, and procurement must account for its classification as a hazardous substance under CLP. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant food-contact standards prior to use.
In food and nutrition applications, carbon disulfide functions as a flavorant by contributing sulfur-containing volatile compounds at trace concentrations, and as an antimicrobial agent where its biocidal activity disrupts microbial cell function. It also serves as a solvent and carrier in formulation processes requiring high solvency power for specific substrates.
Carbon disulfide is supplied in reagent and commercial grades, with purity specifications varying accordingly. It is subject to REACH regulation within the European Union, and procurement must account for its classification as a hazardous substance under CLP. Buyers should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant food-contact standards prior to use.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -111.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 46 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 1.2632 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | −29 °F |
| Appearance | Carbon disulfide is a highly refractive, flammable liquid; which, in pure form has a sweet odor and in commercial and reagent grades has a foul smell. It can be detected by odor at about 1 ppm but the sense of smell fatigues rapidly and, therefore, odor does not serve as a good warning property. |
| Color | ≤10(APHA) |
| Odor | Cabbage-like odor detectable at 0.016 to 0.42 ppm (mean = 0.2 ppm) |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 2.9 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 5.83 psi ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.627(lit.) |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 GHS06
H
H224H225H303H305H315H319H331H332H335H336H341H360H361H362H370H371H372H401H411
P
P203P210P233P240P241P242P243P260P261P263P264P270P271P273P280P316P317P318P319P321P331P391P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P308+P316P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 28131000 |
| UN Number | 1131 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | I |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
methanedithionecarbon bisulfidecarbon bisulphideCS2Carbon sulfideCarbon sulphide
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