Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur

Description

Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur · CAS 1344-81-6 · CaS5. UNII 87N1QVL75L. Density: 1.28 @ 15.6 °C.

Identification

Computed Descriptors

Physical & Chemical Properties

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• A solution made from lime, sulfur, and water containing calcium polysulfide, free sulfur, and calcium thiosulfate; [Hawley] Orange liquid with odor of rotten eggs; [ICSC] Deep red orange liquid; [MSDSonline]
• ORANGE LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR OF ROTTEN EGGS.
• Deep orange liquid
• Unpleasant smell of hydrogen sulfide
• Rotten egg odor

GHS Hazard Classification

Documented Uses

• Used as a direct fungicide on powdery mildews, anthracnose, scab, and other diseases on alfalfa, beans, clover, and fruit; to control scale insects and spider mite eggs on fruit trees; as acaricide in sheep dips; to precipitate mercury from alkali solutions; [HSDB] Used as a topical antiseptic and scabicide; [REPROTOX]
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides [Category: Clean]
• A direct fungicide on powdery mildews, anthracnose, scab, and other diseases on alfalfa, beans, clover, and fruit. Control of scale insects and spider mite eggs on fruit trees.
• DEVELOPED FOR ACARICIDAL PROPERTIES (EG IN SHEEP DIPS) AS AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF USING SULFUR...
• Used to precipitate mercury from alkali solutions.
• Information on 4 consumer products that contain Calcium polysulfide in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

Sulka; Orthorix; Neviken; Lime-sulfur; Eau grison; Lime sulphur; LIME SULFUR; Zolfosol 25; Calcium sulfide (Ca(Sx)); SULFORIX; TIOSOL; 87N1QVL75L; 1344-81-6; Sulferated Lime; Davis Lime Sulfur; Vet Basics Lime Sulfur

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur?

CAS 1344-81-6; molecular formula CaS5; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur known by?

Sulka, Orthorix, Neviken, Lime-sulfur, Eau grison, Lime sulphur.

Is Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H315, H319, H335, H400, H302.

What are the key physical properties of Calcium polysulfides;Lime sulfur?

Density: 1.28 @ 15.6 °C.

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