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| Title | Hydrogen Chloride Gas Generators Associated with Clandestine Drug Labs | |
| Month-Year Published | October 1998 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
This report discusses the hazards of hydrogen chloride (HCl) gas generators associated with clandestine drug labs. HCl gas is a common component used for the illegal production of methamphetamine. It is under pressure, highly toxic, and corrosive. This report describes generators encountered in the field and details methods for assessing them and rendering them safe for disposal. The methods described in this report are intended to be conducted by trained and equipped responders. | |
| Publication Number | 98255 | |
| Author(s) | Eric Heinitz, Dave Kummerlowe (CADRE) | |
| Print Availability |
Not available as a printed document
Hard copies available only in black and white
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| Number of pages | 39 | |
| Keywords | chloride, drug lab, generator, hazardous waste cleanup, hydrogen chloride, methamphetamine, safety, toxic | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| FOCUS: Drug Labs - The Environmental Toll | similar topic | |
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