Carbon Disulfide Chemical Storage Specifications

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Carbon Disulfide (CaS). EPA, OSHA, and NFPA guidance for containment, segregation, and fire protection — with rental buildings matched to this material.

Non-flammableNon-Flammable Storage

Chemical formula

Carbon Disulfide molecular formula

About Carbon Disulfide

Calcium sulfide is used in phosphors, lubricant additives and luminous paints. It reacts with elemental sulfur to give a lime-sulfur. Further, it is used in ore dressing and flotation agent. In addition to this, it is used as a depilatory in the tanning industry and in cosmetics.

Structured hazard data

Hazard class
Flammable liquids (Category 2)
Storage category
Non-Flammable Storage
Flammable
No
Flash point
-30 °C / -22 °F
Storage temperature
See SDS
Recommended extinguishing agent
Dry Chemical
Compatibility / segregation
Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces ands ources of ignition. Incompatible Materials: Amines, Halogens, Fluorine, Metals, copper, Butyl rubber, Oxidizing agent

Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, Eyes, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401

Fire Suppression System

Dry Chemical fire suppression is recommended for Carbon Disulfide

  • Water

    Water

  • Dry Chemical

    Dry Chemical · Recommended

  • CO₂ / Other

    CO₂ / Other

Guidance: Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Carbon Disulfide (CaS). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Additional extinguishing notes: dry chemical, carbon dioxide or other inert gas

Always confirm extinguishing agents against the manufacturer SDS and your authority having jurisdiction before specifying a rental building fire-suppression package.

Storage & segregation guidance

Compliant storage and rental solutions for Carbon Disulfide should account for its listed hazards (Flammable liquids (Category 2)), climate control needs, and segregation requirements. Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces ands ources of ignition. Incompatible Materials: Amines, Halogens, Fluorine, Metals, copper, Butyl rubber, Oxidizing agent

Review NFPA 30 flammable liquid storage requirements and Fire-rated chemical storage rental when designing fire rating, containment, and building selection.

Properties: Melting Point/Range -111 °C / -167.8 °F Boiling Point/Range 46 °C / 114.8 °F

Matched to this chemical

Recommended storage solutions for Carbon Disulfide

Fire rating, footprint, and containment options from the US Hazmat Rentals fleet — sized for compliant chemical storage.

  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChemical Storage Shipping

    BoxSAFE CX

    • Non Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft x 8' 5"
    • 50 Qty 55 Gallon Drums
    • 9 Pallets or Totes
    • 302 Square Feet storage
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rated

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 40 ft
    • 57 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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  • Non-fire-rated0 HourChremical Storage

    Non Fire-Rate

    • 0-Hour Fire-Rated
    • 8 ft x 20 ft
    • 27 Barrels
    • 55 Gal Storage Drums
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Material handling

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Frequently asked questions

How should Carbon Disulfide be stored?

Store Carbon Disulfide in EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant containment suited to its hazards (Flammable liquids (Category 2)). Climate range guidance: Follow the temperature range listed on the manufacturer SDS.. Compatibility notes: Conditions to Avoid: Excess heat. Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces ands ources of ignition. Incompatible Materials: Amines, Halogens, Fluorine, Metals, copper, Butyl rubber, Oxidizing agent US Hazmat Rentals provides compliant chemical storage buildings available for rental.

Is Carbon Disulfide flammable?

Carbon Disulfide is not flagged as flammable in this database (No). Still verify the SDS and store in compliant containment for its listed hazard class.

What hazard class is Carbon Disulfide?

Carbon Disulfide is listed as: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), Peripheral nervous system, Central nervous system, Cardio-vascular system, Eyes, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H401

What fire suppression is recommended for Carbon Disulfide?

Dry Chemical fire suppression is generally recommended for Carbon Disulfide (CaS). *Please consult your raw material manufacturer's safety data sheet (SDS) and your local authority having jurisdiction to verify the most adequate fire suppression extinguisher for your specific storage or use.

Is compliant Carbon Disulfide storage available for rent?

Yes. US Hazmat Rentals offers EPA-, OSHA-, and NFPA-compliant chemical storage buildings and containment that can be matched to Carbon Disulfide. Request sizing and compliance guidance at https://ushazmatrentals.com/chemical-storage-quote-request/.