Journal Published Online: 01 September 1999
Volume 44, Issue 5

Chloropicrin Found in Industrial Grade Nitrogen

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Industrial grade nitrogen cylinders were analyzed for the presence of adulterants after several individuals became ill following a nonfatal exposure. A preliminary report from another laboratory indicated the presence of chloropicrin and phosgene, a known decomposition product of chloropicrin. Our results confirmed the presence of chloropicrin and demonstrated phosgene to be an artifact of GC/MS analysis. A possible contamination scenario is discussed.

Author Information

Brewer, WE
Forensic Science Building, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, South Carolina Clemson University Animal Diagnostic Lab, Columbia, SC
Amick, GD
Forensic Science Building, South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Columbia, South Carolina
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Stock #: JFS12049J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12049J