# NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Disulfiram | CAS 97-77-8
[(C2H5)2NCS]2S2 | RTECS JO1225000
Synonyms & Trade Names Antabuse®, bis(Diethylthiocarbamoyl) disulfide, Ro-Sulfiram®, TETD, Tetraethylthiuram disulfide | DOT ID & Guide
Exposure Limits | NIOSH REL: TWA 2 mg/m3 [Precautions should be taken to avoid concurrent exposure to ethylene dibromide.]
OSHA PEL†: none
IDLH N.D. | Conversion
Physical Description White, yellowish, or light-gray powder with a slight odor. [fungicide]
MW: 296.6 | BP: ? | MLT: 158°F | Sol: 0.02%
VP: ? | IP: ? |  | Sp.Gr: 1.30
Fl.P: NA | UEL: NA | LEL: NA |
Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported
Measurement Methods None available
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily | First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations To be added later
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; sensitization dermatitis; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), tremor, restlessness, headache, dizziness; metallic taste; peripheral neuropathy; liver damage
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, liver
See also: INTRODUCTION