| Agent Name |
Bromoacetone |
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| CAS Number |
598-31-2 |
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| Formula |
C3-H5-Br-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
1-Bromo-2-propanone; 2-Propanone, 1-bromo-; 2-Propanone, bromo-; Acetonyl bromide; Acetyl methyl bromide; Acetylmethyl bromide; BA (tear gas); Bromo-2-propanone; Bromomethyl methyl ketone; Martonite; Monobromoacetone; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid that turns violet and then black on standing; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Was used as a chemical war gas; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
A lachrymator; May cause burns and very toxic by inhalation; [CAMEO] Heavy inhalation exposure can cause acute pneumonitis; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
90 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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