Abstract
Granular swimming pool chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) and brake fluid (polyethylene glycol) react violently when mixed together, producing a fierce fireball. This paper proposes a mechanism which explains the production of the flammable products of the reaction by means of a radical fragmentation of polyethylene glycol.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 902-907 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Forensic Sciences |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 1991 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- calcium hypochlorite
- explosives
- forensic science
- incendiary preparations
- polyethylene glycol