Dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong, unpleasant odor.
DMDS is commonly used as a sulfiding agent for catalysts in the petroleum industry, as well as for soil fumigation in agriculture.
Dimethyl disulfide is acutely toxic after oral administration: LD50 (rat female) is > 190 mg/kg bw and < 500 mg/kg bw/d
DMDS is toxic if inhaled
Dimethyl disulfide is a corrosive and flammable compound
The degree of toxicity of DMDS primarily depends on the duration of exposure to the compound, as well as the concentration and route of exposure.
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