Otto Fuel II is a distinct-smelling, reddish-orange, oily liquid that the
U.S. Navy uses as a fuel for torpedoes and other weapon systems. It is a mixture of three synthetic substances: propylene glycol dinitrate (the major component), 2-nitrodiphenylamine, and dibutyl sebacate.
Propylene glycol dinitrate, a colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor, is explosive. 2-Nitrodiphenylamine is an orange solid used to control the explosion of propylene glycol dinitrate. Dibutyl sebacate is a clear liquid used for making plastics, many of which are used for food packaging. It is also used to enhance flavor in some foods such as ice cream, candy, baked goods, and nonalcoholic drinks, and is found in some shaving creams.
Exposure to Otto Fuel II occurs in areas where Otto Fuel II is used as a torpedo fuel or where it is made.
Headaches are the most common effects from overexposure. Other effects include
loss of balance, poor eye-hand coordination,
eye irritation, nasal congestion,
nausea,
dizziness, and
difficulty breathing. This substance has been found in at least 2 of the 1,430 National Priorities List
sites identified by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Source: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
See Also
- Toxic & Hazardous Substances
- Balance problems: Overview
- Blood Disorders: Overview
- Ear, Nose, & Throat Disorders
- Eye Disorders
- Headaches
- Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders
- Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
- Lung & Airway Disorders
- Nausea: Overview
- Tachycardia / Fast Heartbeat: Overview
- Otto Fuel II: Frequently Asked Questions