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Record 1 2011-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
  • CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies)
AsH3
formula, see observation
H3As
formula, see observation
7784-42-1
CAS number
DEF

A compound of arsenic and hydrogen in the form of a colourless, toxic gas that is soluble in water and used in organic synthesis, as a chemical warfare agent, and as a doping agent for solid state electronic components and in the manufacture of crystals for fibre optics and computer chips.

OBS

Inhalation ... is the most likely route of exposure ...

OBS

arsane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

arsine: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Chemical formula: AsH3 or H3As

OBS

SA: military designation.

OBS

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list this chemical as a potential chemical weapon used by terrorists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
  • Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
AsH3
formula, see observation
H3As
formula, see observation
7784-42-1
CAS number
DEF

Gaz incolore, inflammable, très toxique et potentiellement cancérigène et mortel qui, à température ambiante, dégage une légère odeur d'ail ou de poisson.

OBS

Utilisation et sources d'émission [:] Dopage des semi-conducteurs. [...] Absorption [:] Ce produit est absorbé par les voies respiratoires.

OBS

arsane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

arsine : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS S/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «hydrogène arsénié solide», nom donné aux deux composés As2H3 et As4H2.

OBS

Formule chimique : AsH3 ou H3As

OBS

SA : désignation militaire.

OBS

Aux États-Unis, les Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ont inscrit ce produit chimique sur la liste d'armes chimiques susceptibles d'être utilisées par des terroristes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Semiconductores (Electrónica)
  • Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es)
AsH3
formula, see observation
H3As
formula, see observation
7784-42-1
CAS number
OBS

Cualquiera de los compuestos orgánicos con arsénico. pueden considerarse derivados de arsenamina en los que los átomos de hidrógeno de ésta están sustituidos por radicales arílicos o alquílicos.

OBS

Gas incoloro. Soluble en agua, ligeramente en alcohol y álcalis. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: AsH[Subíndice 3]

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