Phosgene

Gas Colourless heavier odour of freshly cut grass Phosgene itself is nonflammable (not easily ignited and burned).

V. Toxic ( 37 die in phosgene leak China 2011 ) Phosgene is an insidious poison as the odor may not be noticed and symptoms may be slow to appear Liquified gas very corrosive attacks eyes and skin Moderate priority to environment- short term effect contain run off Decomposes slowly in water or moist air (or when inhaled) to form very corrosive hydrogen chloride gas (hydrochloric acid) and carbon monoxide. Pulmonary oedima 48 hrs When heated to decomposition or on contact with water or steam, PHOSGENE will react to produce toxic and corrosive fumes. attacks the lungs.

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Decomposes slowly in water or moist air (or when inhaled) to form very corrosive hydrogen chloride gas (hydrochloric acid) and carbon monoxide.May react violently with aluminum, alkali metals (lithium, potassium, sodium