Composition C-4 induced seizures: A report of five cases
Hollander, AI; Colbach, EM
HERO ID
630092
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1969
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 630092 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1969 |
| Title | Composition C-4 induced seizures: A report of five cases |
| Authors | Hollander, AI; Colbach, EM |
| Journal | Military Medicine |
| Volume | 134 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Page Numbers | 1529-1530 |
| Abstract | Composition C-4 is a putty-like explosive material that is widely used in Vietnam by US forces. It is found in Claymore mines and in standard demolition kits. Detonation is usually accomplished with a blasting cap. The main chemical component of Composition C-4 is RDX, which has been used as an explosive since World War I. The chemical structure of RDX is cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine, which is similar to TNT. Although insoluble in water, in 80 per cent ethanol RDX is broken down to its constitutent parts of methylamine, nitrous acid, ammonia, and formaldehyde. Composition C-4 also contains small amounts of polyisobutylene, motor oil and sebacate. |
| Pmid | 4982949 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Is Qa | No |