Phenyldichloroarsine
Agent Name
Phenyldichloroarsine
CAS Number
696-28-6
Formula
C6-H5-As-Cl2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Arsine dichloride, phenyl-; Arsine, dichlorophenyl-; Arsonous dichloride, phenyl-; Dichlor-fenylarsin [Czech]; Dichlorophenylarsine; FDA; Fenildicloroarsina [Italian]; Fenyldichlorarsin [Czech]; Phenyl dichlorarsine; Phenyl dichloroarsine; Phenylarsine dichloride; Phenylarsinedichloride; Phenylarsonous dichloride; TL 69; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Liquid; Decomposes in water; [Hawley] Reacts with water producing hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lachrymator and a solvent for diphenylcyanoarsine; [Hawley]
Comments
A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] May burn skin and eyes; [CAMEO] See "Arsenic" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.113 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 1,400 mg/m3/10min
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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