Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous

Synonyms

Dichlor-ethylfosfin [Czech]; Dichloroethylphosphine; Phosphine, dichloroethyl-; Phosphonous dichloride, ethyl-; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Acid Halides

Description

Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]

Comments

Reacts with water to ignite (pyrophoric) and to generate hydrogen chloride; May cause burns and is very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO] Reacts violently with water; Causes burns; Spontaneously flammable in air; Very toxic by inhalation--may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

Yes

LCLo (mice) = 1,990 mg/m3/10 min

Explanatory Notes

The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous."

Yes

Skin burns

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Pneumonitis, toxic