Arsonous dichloride,As-methyl- cas no:593-89-5

NameArsonous dichloride,As-methyl-
CAS593-89-5
SynonymsArsine,dichloromethyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI);Arsonous dichloride, methyl- (9CI);Dichloromethylarsine;Methylarsine dichloride;Methylarsonous dichloride
EINECS(EC#)209-817-9
Molecular FormulaCH3 As Cl2
Molecular Weight160.86

Hazardclass4.2

Hazard Toxic. Highly irritant.
Safety

Poison irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes and poison by ingestion and inhalation. A blistering type of military poison. It is rapidly detoxified in the body. A moderately persistent gas. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use water, foam, CO₂, dry chemical. Explosive reaction with chlorine. Can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition or on contact with acid or acid fumes it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl⁻ and As. See also CHLOROVINYLARSINE DICHLORIDE and ARSENIC COMPOUNDS.

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ihl-mus LC50:2700 mg/m3/10M

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