GHAZIABAD: The poisonous substance that had allegedly been consumed by the wife and daughters of the electrical engineer in Ghaziabad is suspected to be aluminium phosphide, an agricultural fumigant. The chemical is reported to be used in over 70% cases of suicide through poisoning in Ghaziabad.

How does Aluminium phosphide kill?

AlP is a highly toxic, low cost rodenticide. Upon exposure to moisture, it liberates phosphine gas, which is absorbed rapidly by inhalation, dermally, or gastrointestinally.

Does Celphos cause death?

Acute Aluminium Phosphide or Celphos poisoning is a common agrochemical fumigant used commonly in countries like South East Asia and China. It is extremely lethal poison as there is no specific antidote and involvement of multisystem organ involvement in a short span of time.