Disulfide is among the materials produced under the OSHA safety regulations. Its chemical and physical properties define the risk that it poses to the environment. To further understand the risks it poses, it is vital to address the issues posed by its reactivity which include conditions that make it unstable, substances to which it is incompatible, products that contribute to its hazardous decomposition as well the safety precautions attached to it.
Di-sulphide oil comes in the form of a brown or amber-colored liquid. It bears an odor similar to gasoline and is insoluble in water in addition to being less denser than water. Its flash point is below 0°F Spilled vapors can travel over a considerably lengthy distance to an ignition source/stimulator (Stuhlmacher, 2001: 261). This substance presents a number of risks to the environment and more specifically the workplace. Its hazards are classified based n the following categories: Reactivity of the chemical, air and water reaction-related risks, fire hazards, and risks to health.
