Phosgene Toxicity: A Report of the Major Hazards Assessment Panel Toxicity Working Party - Major Hazard Monograph S.

Synopsis

This series of "Major Hazards Monographs" consider topics as diverse as ammonia toxicity, explosive overpressure, thermal radiation, source terms and piping failures. This booklet in the series contains a report from the Institution of Chemical Engineers Working Party on phosgene toxicity. The working party considers the result of accidental release of phosgene and reports on the resulting atmospheric concentration and the duration of phosgene exposure which may affect people. The information is presented as quantitative relationships (such as LC 50 and probit). Advice on medical treatment is also included with various case histories.