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Chloropicrin

Хлорпикрин · كلوروبكرين · Xlorpikrin · Chlorpikrin · Χλωροπικρίνη · Cloropicrina · کلروپیکرین · Chloropicrine · Cloropicrina · クロルピクリン · Хлорпикрин · 클로로피크린

Chloropicrin is a C-nitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. It is a severe irritant, and can cause immediate, severe inflammation of the eyes, nose and throat, and significant injuries to the upper and lower respiratory tract. Chloropicrin appears as a slightly oily colorless to yellow liquid with a strong irritating odor. Noncombustible. Denser than water.