Sulfur Dichloride

Name:
Sulfur Dichloride
Detailed information:

M Formula:	SCl2
Properties:
Reddish-brown, fuming liquid; pungent chlorine odor. D 1.638 (15.5C), fp −78C, bp decomposes above 59C on rapid heating, boils near 60C, refr index 1.567 (20C). Decomposes in water and alcohol; soluble in benzene.
Derivation:
Chlorine is passed into sulfur monochloride to saturation at 6–10C followed by carbon dioxide to drive off the excess chlorine.
Grade:
Technical.
Hazard:
Toxic by inhalation and ingestion, strong irritant to tissue.
Use:
Chlorine carrier or chlorinating agent, rubber vulcanizing, vulcanized oils, purifying sugar juices, sulfur solvent, chloridizing agent in metallurgy, manufacture of organic chemicals and insecticides.