Breadcrumb Home Meet phosphine, a gas commonly used for industrial fumigation that can damage your lungs, heart and liver Monday, January 27, 2025 https://theconversation.com/meet-phosphine-a-gas-commonly-used-for-industrial-f… Researchers know that phosphine, also known as PH₃, is a highly toxic gas connected with deaths. So, are there ways to prevent more of these deaths moving forward?