Methyldichloroarsine
Agent Name
Methyldichloroarsine
CAS Number
593-89-5
Formula
C-H3-As-Cl2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Dichloromethylarsine; Methylarsine dichloride; Methylarsonous dichloride; Methyldichlorarsine; TL 294; Arsine, dichloromethyl-; Arsonous dichloride, methyl-; NA155; [ChemIDplus] UN1556
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Ccolorless liquid with an agreeable odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a military poison; [NJ-HSFS]
Comments
Contact with material causes severe burns; Highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption; [CAMEO] High dose exposure may cause abdominal pain, convulsions, and death; [NJ-HSFS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: