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carbon disulfide
colorless volatile liquid
Epidemiology:
- exposure to CS2 & H2S in rayon & cellophane industries
- exposure in industries producing pesticides & rubber chemicals
- injury through inhalation
Adverse effects:
- nausea, vomiting
- dizziness
- fatigue
- headache
- mood changes
- lethargy
- blurred vision
- delirium
- convulsions
- blisters & eczematous lesions from contact with liquid
- behavioral changes, reduced nerve conduction velocity, peripheral neuropathy (polyneuropathy) have been observed in chronically exposed workers [3]
- increased risk of cardiovascular disease [3]
General
sulfur compound
Database Correlations
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References
- PubChem: 6348
- Wikipedia: Carbon disulfide
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_disulfide
- Technology Transfer Network Air Toxics Web Site
Carbon disulfide
http://www.epa.gov/ttnatw01/hlthef/carbondi.html