| Agent Name |
Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous |
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| CAS Number |
1498-40-4 |
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| Formula |
C2-H5-Cl2-P |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Dichlor-ethylfosfin [Czech]; Dichloroethylphosphine; Phosphine, dichloroethyl-; Phosphonous dichloride, ethyl-; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Reacts with water to ignite (pyrophoric) and to generate hydrogen chloride; May cause burns and is very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO] |
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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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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (mice) = 1,990 mg/m3/10 min |
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| Explanatory Notes |
The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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