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SARIN
SECTION 11 (continued)
Solubility in Water: Miscible with and hydrolyzed by water (Merck 1983,
p. 1204)
Appearance and Odor: Liquid (Merck 1983, p. 1204). A colorless liquid
and vapor. Almost no odor in pure state (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-3 to 3-4).
SECTION III-- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
OSHA PEL: Not Found
ACGIH TLV: Not Found
IDLH: Not Found
Other Limits Recommended: Not Found
Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Yes (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4)
Skin: Yes (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4)
Ingestion: Yes (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4)
Health Hazards (Acute, Delayed, and Chronic): Extremely toxic; lethal
dose in humans may be as low as 0.01 mg/kg. Extremely active
) cholinesterase inhibitor. Toxic effects similar to, but more severe than
those of parathion (Merck 1983, p. 1204). Death within 15 minutes after
fatal dose is absorbed (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4).
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not Found
SECTION IV-- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): Non-flammable (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4)
Flammable Limits:
LEL: Not Found
UEL: Not Found
Extinguishing Methods: Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, and dry
chemical (Sax 1984, p. 1662)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Protective clothing and respiratory
protection (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-5).
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Non-flammable (U.S. Army 1975, p.
3-5)
NFPA Flammability Rating: Not Found
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Unstable:
3 Stable: Yes (U.S. Army 1975, p. 3-4)
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