| Name | sodium polysulphide |
| Synonyms | Sodium polysulfide sodium polysulphide sodium polysulphides Disodium polysulfide Sodium sulfide (Na2(Sx)) sodium polysulfide Na2(S)x EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 006902 |
| CAS | 1344-08-7 |
| EINECS | 215-686-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/Na.H2S/h;1H2/q+1 |
| Molecular Formula | H2NaS+ |
| Molar Mass | 57.07065 |
| Density | 1.203[at 20℃] |
| Melting Point | 400 °C |
| Water Solubility | 1g/L at 20℃ |
| Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 20℃ |
| Use | Used as a polymerization Terminator, used in the leather industry as a depilatory agent for raw skins, used in agriculture as an insecticide, and used as an adjuvant for petroleum refining |
| Risk Codes | R25 - Toxic if swallowed R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 - Causes burns R50 - Very Toxic to aquatic organisms |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | 3200 |
| Hazard Class | 4.2 |
| Packing Group | I |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | used as a polymerization Terminator, used in the leather industry as a depilatory for raw skins, used in agriculture as an insecticide, it is also used as a petroleum refining additive as a polymerization Terminator, the leather industry as a depilatory agent for raw skin, the agricultural use as an insecticide, and the petroleum refining additive |