| Agent Name |
Diphosgene |
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| Alternative Name |
Trichloromethyl chloroformate |
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| CAS Number |
503-38-8 |
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| Formula |
C2-Cl4-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Carbonochloridic acid trichloromethyl ester; Difosgen [Czech]; Diphosgen; Diphosgene; Formic acid, chloro-, trichloromethyl ester; Methanol, trichloro-, chloroformate; Perchloromethyl formate; Superpalite; Trichlormethylester kyseliny chlormravenci [Czech]; Trichloromethyl chloroformate [ChemIDPlus] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor or odorless; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and miltary weapon; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Similar to phosgene in reactivity; Decomposes slowly in water or moisture to release hydrochloric acid and carbon monoxide; Skin contact may cause burns or frostbite; [CAMEO] See "Phosgene." |
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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 (rabbits) = 900 mg/m3/15 min |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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