Problem
Health hazards of carbon disulphide
Other Names:
Health hazards of carbon disulfide Nature:
Carbon disulphide is a important solvent of alkali cellulose, fats, oils, resins and waxes. Besides, it is being used in the production of viscose rayon, in the manufacture of optical glass, as a pesticide and in oil extraction. It is primarily a neurotoxic poison affecting central and peripheral nervous systems. Continued exposure may give rise to, for example, polyneuritis, atrophic gastritis, atherosclerosis, disorders in the sexual sphere, in women more frequent abortions, coronary heart disease.
Broader Problems:
Solvents as an occupational hazardSulphur compounds as pollutants Aggravates:
Heart disorders Web Page(s):
World Health Organization: Carbon Disulfide (pdf)Subject(s):
Fundamental Sciences → Inorganic chemical compoundsFundamental Sciences → Non-metallic chemical elements
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
06.05.2019 – 16:59 CEST