Phosgene oxime cutaneous exposure causes skin blanching, edema and urticaria. Penetration of phosgene oxime causes dilation of vasculature in internal organs. Mast cells could play an important role in phosgene oxime-induced skin injury. Phosgene oxime could induce low blood pressure and hypoxia leading to mortality. Data is significant for developing a phosgene oxime-induced skin injury model.