Phenylphosphine
Agent Name
Phenylphosphine
CAS Number
638-21-1
Formula
C6-H7-P
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Fenylfosfin; PF; Phosphaniline; [NIOSH]
Category
Phosphorus Compounds
Description
Clear, colorless liquid with a foul odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediates; produced when phenylphosphinates are heated above 200 degrees C. [ACGIH]
Comments
A respiratory irritant with a repulsive odor; Phenylphosphine causes anemia and severe testicular degeneration in rats inhaling 2.2 ppm for 90 days. The acute toxicity of inhaled phenylphosphine is about 1/4 that of phosphine. Animals exposed to 2.2 ppm for 4 weeks have reversible hemolytic anemia. [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
Ceiling (ACGIH)
0.05 ppm
Vapor Pressure
2.45 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 38 ppm/4h
Adverse Effects
Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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