| Agent Name | Ethyldichloroarsine |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 598-14-1 |
| Formula | C2-H5-As-Cl2 |
| Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
| Synonyms | Ethylarsonous dichloride; Ethyldichlorarsine; Arsine, dichloroethyl-; Arsonous dichloride, ethyl-; Dichloro(ethyl)arsine; UN1892; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Chemical Weapons |
| Description | Colorless liquid with a fruity, irritating odor; [CAMEO] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a chemical weapon; [HSDB] |
| Comments | A powerful irritant that can induce pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Reacts with water to release hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO] The liquid produces blisters after an exposure of less than one minute. Bleach may be used to decontaminate ethyldichloroarsine in closed spaces. In open areas, the substance decomposes rapidly without need for decontamination. [Sullivan, J.B. Jr., G.R. Krieger (eds.). Hazardous Materials Toxicology. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1992, p. 995] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| TIH | Yes |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.29 mm Hg |
| Lethal Concentration | LCLo (cats) = 50 mg/m3/40 min |
| Explanatory Notes | Boiling point = 168 degrees F; |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
| Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Agent Name
Ethyldichloroarsine
CAS Number
598-14-1
Formula
C2-H5-As-Cl2
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Ethylarsonous dichloride; Ethyldichlorarsine; Arsine, dichloroethyl-; Arsonous dichloride, ethyl-; Dichloro(ethyl)arsine; UN1892; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity, irritating odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical weapon; [HSDB]
Comments
A powerful irritant that can induce pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Reacts with water to release hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO] The liquid produces blisters after an exposure of less than one minute. Bleach may be used to decontaminate ethyldichloroarsine in closed spaces. In open areas, the substance decomposes rapidly without need for decontamination. [Sullivan, J.B. Jr., G.R. Krieger (eds.). Hazardous Materials Toxicology. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins, 1992, p. 995]
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
2.29 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (cats) = 50 mg/m3/40 min
Explanatory Notes
Boiling point = 168 degrees F;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap