| Agent Name |
Ethyldichloroarsine |
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| CAS Number |
598-14-1 |
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| Formula |
C2-H5-As-Cl2 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Ethylarsonous dichloride; Ethyldichlorarsine; Arsine, dichloroethyl-; Arsonous dichloride, ethyl-; Dichloro(ethyl)arsine; UN1892; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Chemical Weapons |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity, irritating odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical weapon; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A powerful irritant that can induce pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Reacts with water to release hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO]The liquid produces blisters after an exposure of less than one minute. Bleach may be used to decontaminate ethyldichloroarsine in closed spaces. In open areas, the substance decomposes rapidly without need for decontamination. [Sullivan, J.B. Jr., G.R. Krieger (eds.). Hazardous Materials Toxicology. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1992, p. 995] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.29 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (cats) = 50 mg/m3/40 min |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point = 168 degrees F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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