| Agent Name |
Otto fuel |
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| CAS Number |
106602-80-6 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
OFII; OTTO Fuel II; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
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| Description |
Distinct-smelling, reddish-orange, oily liquid |
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| Sources/Uses |
Otto fuel II is used by the US Navy as a torpedo propellant. [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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| Comments |
It is composed of 75% propylene glycol dinitrate (PGDN). It also contains 2% 2-Nitrodiphenylamine (119-75-5) and 23% Dibutyl sebacate (109-43-3). The most common symptom of acute overexposure to this mixture is headache. Workers develop tolerance to this symptom after repeated exposure. [ATSDR ToxProfiles] PGDN is classified by ACGIH as a primary methemoglobin inducer. PGDN has a skin designation. [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Otto Fuel II and its components |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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