Phosphorus sulfide
RTECS #
TH4375000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
222.24
Molecular Formula
P2S5
Synonyms
Diphosphorus pentasulfide
Pentasulfure de phosphore (French)
Phosphoric sulfide
Phosphorus pentasulfide
Phosphorus pentasulfide (ACGIH:OSHA)
Phosphorus persulfide
RCRA waste number U189
Sirnik fosforecny (Czech)
Sulfur phosphide
Thiophosphoric anhydride
Pentasulfure de phosphore (French)
Phosphoric sulfide
Phosphorus pentasulfide
Phosphorus pentasulfide (ACGIH:OSHA)
Phosphorus persulfide
RCRA waste number U189
Sirnik fosforecny (Czech)
Sulfur phosphide
Thiophosphoric anhydride
Skin and Eye Irritation and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| eye /rabbit | 20 mg/24H | moderate | 28ZPAK -,16,1972 |
| skin /rabbit | 500 mg/24H | moderate | 28ZPAK -,16,1972 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 389 mg/kg | 28ZPAK -,16,1972 | |
| skin/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 3160 mg/kg | Skin: After systemic exposure: Dermatitis, other | NTIS** OTS0571217 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 1 mg/m3;short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3 | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3 | DTLVS* 3,211,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 1 mg/m3;KZW 2 mg/m3, inhal, 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-EC | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | short term exposure limit 1 mg/m3, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 1 mg/m3, FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3;short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3; short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, JUN2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | ceiling concentration 1 mg/m3, inhal, JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THAILAND | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 1 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3;short term exposure limit 2 mg/m3, OCT2007 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 1 mg/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 1 mg/m3 | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 1 mg/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 1 mg/m3 | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PHOSPHORUS PENTASULFIDE-air | time-weighted average 1 mg/m3;short term exposure limit 3 mg/m3 | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 59162; Number of Industries 4; Total Number of Facilities 94; Number of Occupations 7; Total Number of Employees Exposed 5372; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 446 | |
| National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 59162; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 31; Number of Occupations 14; Total Number of Employees Exposed 1092 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
| EPA TSCA Section 8(e) Risk Notification, 8EHQ-0892-9213 | |
| EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health