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Lewisite

CAS RN: 541-25-3

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Decomposition

When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride and Arsenic/.

Lewis, R.J. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials. 9th ed. Volumes 1-3. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1996. 842.

Decomposed by water and alkalies. Inactivated by bleaching powder.

Lewis, R.J., Sr (Ed.). Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary. 12th ed. New York, NY: Van Nostrand Rheinhold Co., 1993. 275.

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