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Agent Name Ethyl phosphonothioic dichloride, anhydrous
CAS Number 993-43-1
Formula C2-H5-Cl2-P-S
Major Category Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms Ethylphosphonothioic dichloride; Phosphonothioic dichloride, ethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category Acid Halides
Description Clear liquid with a sulfur or phosphorus odor; [CHEMINFO MSDS]
Comments In inhalation studies, animals survive 50 mg/m3 (7.5 ppm) for 1 hour or 5 mg/m3 (0.75 ppm) for 4 hours. At 500 mg/m3 (75 ppm) death occurs in less than 1 hour following labored respiration and lung hemorrhage. Corrosive to skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [CHEMINFO MSDS] Reacts with water to release hydrogen chloride; [CAMEO]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
TIH Yes
Vapor Pressure 1.4 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis Yes
Dermatotoxin Skin Burns
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