Agent Name |
Otto fuel |
CAS Number |
106602-80-6 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
OFII; OTTO Fuel II; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Organic Compounds |
Description |
Distinct-smelling, reddish-orange, oily liquid |
Sources/Uses |
Otto fuel II is used by the US Navy as a torpedo propellant. [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Reference Link |
ATSDR - ToxFAQs - Otto Fuel II and its components |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |