THIOPHOSGENE

A reddish liquid. Boiling point 73.5°C. A severe eye irritant. May severely burn skin on contact. Very toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption.

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Reacts with water to evolve hydrogen chloride, carbon disulfide, and carbon dioxide. Reaction is slow unless the water is hot.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic phosgene, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide may be generated in a fire.

Behavior in Fire: Decomposes above 200°C to carbon bisulfide (very flammable) and carbon tetrachloride. (USCG, 1999)

Inhalation causes irritation of respiratory system and delayed pulmonary edema. Vapor irritates eyes. Liquid burns skin and eyes. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach. (USCG, 1999)

THIOPHOSGENE is incompatible with acids, diazo and azo compounds, halocarbons, isocyanates, aldehydes, alkali metals, nitrides, hydrides, and other strong reducing agents. Reactions with these materials generate heat and in many cases hydrogen gas. Liberates hydrogen sulfide upon reaction with acids.

• Halogenated Organic Compounds
• Sulfides, Inorganic

No information available.

Excerpt from 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 2474 datasheet.

FIRE: If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:

Note: Some foams will react with the material and release corrosive/toxic gases.

SMALL FIRE: CO2 (except for Cyanides), dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Avoid aiming straight or solid streams directly onto the product. Dike runoff from fire control for later disposal.

FIRE INVOLVING TANKS OR CAR/TRAILER LOADS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Do not get water inside containers. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. (ERG, 2020)

Excerpt from 157 [Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible / Water-Sensitive)]:

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames) from immediate area. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.

SMALL SPILL: Cover with DRY earth, DRY sand or other non-combustible material followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading or contact with rain. Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. (ERG, 2020)

Self-contained breathing apparatus or organic canister mask; goggles or face shield; rubber gloves (USCG, 1999)

No information available.

Get medical attention at once after any exposure to this compound.

INHALATION: remove victim from exposure; support respiration; watch for pulmonary edema.

EYES: irrigate with large quantities of water for 15 min.

SKIN: flush with water.

INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; give large amount of water. (USCG, 1999)

• CARBON CHLOROSULFIDE
• CARBONIC DICHLORIDE, THIO-
• CARBONYL SULFIDE DICHLORIDE
• DICHLOROTHIOCARBONYL
• DICHLOROTHIOFORMALDEHYDE
• THIOCARBONIC DICHLORIDE
• THIOCARBONYL CHLORIDE
• THIOCARBONYL DICHLORIDE
• THIOPHOSGENE