Agent Name |
Bromopicrin |
CAS Number |
464-10-8 |
Formula |
C-Br3-N-O2 |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Nitrobromoform; Nitrotribromomethane; Tribromonitromethane; Methane, nitrotribromo-; Methane, tribromonitro-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Description |
Prismatic crystals or oily colorless or clear dark amber liquid; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a military poison and to make other chemicals; [Hawley] |
Comments |
A severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A substance that causes lacrimation and may cause lung edema after inhalation of high concentrations; [CAMEO] Extreme hazard of explosion when heated; [Hawley] |
Exposure Assessment |
Explanatory Notes |
VP = 15 mm Hg at 187 deg F; [CAMEO] |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
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