| Status: | ISO 765 |
|---|---|
| IUPAC: | calcium polysulfide |
| CAS: | calcium sulfide (Ca(Sx)) |
| Reg. No.: | 1344-81-6 |
| Formula: | CaSx |
| Activity: | fungicides (polysulfide fungicides) insecticides (inorganic insecticides) |
| 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. |
| Pronunciation: | kǎl-sē-am pǒl-ē-sǔl-fīd Guide to British pronunciation |
A data sheet from the Compendium of Pesticide Common Names