Status: | ISO 765 (published) |
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IUPAC name: | calcium polysulfide |
CAS name: | calcium sulfide (Ca(Sx)) |
CAS Reg. No.: | 1344-81-6 |
Formula: | CaSx |
Activity: | fungicides (polysulfide) insecticides (inorganic) |
Notes: | This substance is considered by the International Organization for Standardization not to require a common name; “lime sulfur” is given as an alternative. In ISO 765-1976, the names given are “calcium polysulphide” and “lime sulphur”, but ISO now requires the “f” spelling for sulfur and its compounds. The name “lime sulfur” (石硫合剂) is approved in China. |
Pronunciation: | kǎl-sē-am pǒl-ē-sǔl-fīd Guide to British pronunciation |
A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names