Carbon disulfide

emissions from rayon/viscose and rubber manufacturing, chemical production, cigarette smoke, and smaller natural releases (volcanoes, wetlands); spills. It evaporates quickly into air from water or soil [1][2][3].

breathing workplace or nearby community air; contaminated indoor air if work clothes bring vapors home; drinking well water near spills; skin contact at work [1][3][4].

short-term exposure can cause headache, dizziness, and nausea; very high levels can lead to confusion or collapse. Long-term exposure can damage nerves, raise risks for heart disease and stroke, and affect fertility and pregnancy [1][2].

workers in viscose/rayon, rubber, or CS2 production; people living near these facilities; pregnant people and developing fetuses; those with cardiovascular disease [1][2][4].

follow workplace controls and PPE; leave work clothes/shoes at work; don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke; check local air/water advisories near facilities; if you use a private well nearby, test it and consult health officials about treatment [1][2][3][4].