CNS (chemical weapon)
Chemical compound
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CNS is a mixture of chloroacetophenone, chloropicrin and chloroform that is used as a chemical warfare agent.[1] CNS has the lachrymatory effects of chloroacetophenone and choking effects of chloropicrin. It has a flypaper-like odor.
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| Appearance | Liquid |
| Odor | Flypaper-like |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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CNS was used as a riot control agent, but it is no longer used.[2]
