Chemical Properties
clear colourless to yellowish liquid after melting
Uses
Chloroacetophenone is used as a tear gas for riot control and as a kind of chemical mace against small groups or individuals
Safety Profile
Poison by
intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by
ingestion. A powerful irritant and
lachrymator. Human systemic effects by
inhalation: lachrymation and unspecified
effects on the eye and sense of smell.
Combustible when exposed to heat or
flame. To fight fire, use water, foam, alcohol
foam, dry chemical. When heated to
decomposition or on contact with water or
steam it emits toxic fumes of Cl-