Analysis of part-per-billion level of arsine and phosphine in light hydrocarbons by capillary flow technology and dielectric barrier discharge detector

Aluminum phosphide (AlP) is a cheap solid fumigant and a highly toxic pesticide which is commonly used for grain preservation. In Iran it is known as the “rice tablet”. AlP has currently aroused interest with increasing number of cases in the past four decades due to increased use in agricultural and non-agricultural purposesand also its easy availability in the markets has increased its misuse to commit suicide. Upon contact with moisture in the environment, AlP undergoes a chemical reaction yielding phosphine gas, which is the active pesticidal component. Phosphine inhibits cellular oxygen utilization and can induce lipid peroxidation. It was reported that AlP has a mortality rate more than 50% of intoxication cases. Poisoning with AlP has usually occurred in attempts to suicide. It is a more common case in adults rather than teen agers. In some eastern countries it is a very common agent with rapid action for suicide. Up to date, there is no effective antidote or treatment for its intoxication. Also, some experimental results suggest that magnesium sulfate, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), glutathione, vitamin C and E, beta-carotenes, coconut oil and melatonin may play an important role in reducing the oxidative outcomes of phosphine. This article reviews the experimental and clinical features of AlP intoxication and tries to suggest a way to encounter its poisoning.

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“…Gas chromatographic procedure in survivors [50-52] and post-mortem specimens [53] has been developed for the measurement of phosphine levels.…”

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confidence: 99%

An update on toxicology of aluminum phosphide

2012

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“…Several methods have been reported for the detection of arsine, including physical methods [3][4][5][6], electrochemical methods [7][8][9][10], chemiluminescence [11] etc. Electrochemical detection based on gold electrodes was reported to show excellent selectivity against some interference gases, including hydrogen and vapor of organic solvent that are used in industrial processing and manufacturing [8].…”

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Development of amperometric arsine gas sensor using gold-modified diamond electrodes

Ivandini

Yamada

Watanabe

et al. 2010

Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry

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“…Using filters impregnated with silver nitrate [11] and ion chromatographic methods [12] were recruited to determine phosphine in the bio-samples. Gas chromatographic procedure in survivors [13][14][15] and post-mortem specimens [16] has been developed for the measurement of phosphine levels.…”

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confidence: 99%

Importance of Ammonium Molybdate Test in Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Study.

SKRai¹

2019

IJAR

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Analysis of part-per-billion level of arsine and phosphine in light hydrocarbons by capillary flow technology and dielectric barrier discharge detector

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An update on toxicology of aluminum phosphide

An update on toxicology of aluminum phosphide

Development of amperometric arsine gas sensor using gold-modified diamond electrodes

Importance of Ammonium Molybdate Test in Aluminium Phosphide Poisoning: A Case Study.

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