Methyl phosphonous dichloride
Agent Name
Methyl phosphonous dichloride
CAS Number
676-83-5
Formula
C-H3-Cl2-P
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichloromethylphosphine; Methyldichlorophosphine; Methylphosphonous dichloride; Methylphosphorus dichloride; Phosphine, dichloromethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]
Comments
Reacts with water to generate hydrogen chloride, a reaction that may be violent and ignite nearby combustible materials; May cause burns; Very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO] Corrosive; Highly flammable; Reacts violently with water; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
75 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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