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Phosphorus pentachloride dust

Airborne particulate from phosphorus pentachloride, a moisture-reactive occupational chemical.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

eye irritationskin irritationrespiratory irritationbronchitisdermatitiscorrosive hazard

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide states that phosphorus pentachloride hydrolyzes in water or humid air to form hydrochloric and phosphoric acids, and lists inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes with eye, skin, and respiratory irritation, bronchitis, and dermatitis; target organs are eyes, skin, and respiratory system.

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Physical description, exposure routes, symptoms and target organs · 1
Note: Hydrolyzes in water (even in humid air) to form hydrochloric acid & phosphoric acid. Corrosive to metals. Exposure Routes: inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; bronchitis; dermatitis. Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

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