Phosgene – COCl2

Phosgene  ( COCl2 ) or carbon dichloride oxide Here you can find basic information about: properties, health effects, suitable detection tools –  phosgene gas detector  – and respiratory protective equipment (gas mask or B-P3 with combined filter powered air purifying respirator).

Phosgene (COCl2) properties

Carbon dichloride oxide ( COCl2 ) – most commonly known as phosgene – carbon monoxide And chlorine It is synthesized by the reaction between . It can also be released during chlorinated hydrocarbon vapor decomposition or plastic pyrolysis. It can be found in the chemical industry – herbicide and insecticide synthesis – and during the production of pharmaceutical products, dyes and chlorinating agents.

  • CAS
  • 75-44-5
  • TWA (8 hours)
  • 0,02 ppm
  • STEL (15 minutes)
  • 0,5 ppm
  • LSE
  • –
  • IP
  • 11.55 eV
  • Density/Air
  • 3.4
  • FILTER/SCBA
  • B-P3

Health effects of phosgene

Phosgene ( COCl2 ) is extremely toxic, it was used as a chemical weapon and poison gas during World War I. This gas is very toxic if inhaled (R26) and chemical burns causes (R34). At ambient temperature, this gas is colorless or sometimes slightly yellowish and has a decomposition odor like moldy hay or rotten apples.

Phosgene gas detector – COCl2

Although phosgene can be detected by smell, only one phosgene gas detector can accurately measure concentrations of this highly toxic gas. in ppm or ppb phosgene detection It is recommended to use the system.

COCl2 respiratory protection – Phosgene

Full face mask for short interventions for effective respiratory protection against phosgene and for longer applications powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) recommended to wear . Both of them ABEK-P3 combined filter Equipped with . If concentration levels exceed 60 times the OEL, a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA or airway system) is required.