Identification of unknown lachrymatic chemical-A case study

Authors

  • V Dhingra Scientific officer, Regional Forensic Science Laboratory Gwalior (M.P.)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Formalin, Formaldehyde, G.C

Abstract

The present work describes the identification of unknown lachrymatic chemical, which were spilled during transportation caused suffocation and left several persons with tears and results panic in public. By applying chemical colour tests and gas chromatographic analysis, the chemical identified as formalin, which is used as preservative for biological specimens. 

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References

Mertha, W. (1976). “The Merck Index: An encyclopedia of chemical and drugs” Merck and Co. Inc., U.S.A., 334, 335, 941.

Working Procedure Manual Chemistry BPR&D New Delhi.

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Published

2008-07-30

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1&2 (2008): Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Jan-Jun)

Section

Case Report

How to Cite

Identification of unknown lachrymatic chemical-A case study . (2008). Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 6(1&2), 20–22. https://doi.org/10.48165/