Guides for Emergency Response Chemical Agent or Weapon Diphosgene and Phosgene

Physical State (at 20 degrees C) Colorless oily liquid [Pg.233]

Action rate Immediate to 3 hours, depending on concentration [Pg.233]

Decontamination None needed in field aeration in closed spaces [Pg.233]

Use Delayed—or immediate—action casualty agent CAS registry number 503-38-8 RTECS number LQ7350000 [Pg.234]

LCt50 3,000 mg-min/3 for resting persons. Since the effects of diphosgene are cumulative, the Ct does not significantly change with variations in time of exposure. [Pg.234]

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