Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous

Agent Name
Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous
CAS Number
1498-40-4
Formula
C2-H5-Cl2-P
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

TIH
Yes
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (mice) = 1,990 mg/m3/10 min
Explanatory Notes
The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Ethyl phosphonous dichloride, anhydrous."

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

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Diseases

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