The red phosphorous method produces phosphine gas, which can be lethal, Dr. Mason said.

The production of phosphine gas occurs only in specialized, local conditions.

The acid in the digestive system of the rodent reacts with the phosphide to generate the toxic phosphine gas.

It generates phosphine gas according to the following hydrolysis equation.

The main target organ of phosphine gas is the respiratory tract.

When it is heated, it produces phosphine gas and sodium phosphite.

This makes phosphine gas and sodium hypophosphite.

They sprayed with phosphine gas, then sealed the hatches.

It decomposes when heated and produces toxic phosphine gas, causing irritation to the respiratory tract.

It reacts with acids to make phosphine gas.