German Smoke Grenade HGR 39

[GARY1405]

I have one of these grenades and it still has some of the smoking compound in the head. The compound is brick hard. I was wondering if anyone knows if the compound will give off any fumes or since it is 70 years old it will have lost its effectiveness?

[klarkon]

The smoke compound Nb.Hgr.39 is mixture of Hexachloroethane / Aluminium
or Hexachloroethane / Zinc. . . . . . . . . . . . It will work,I think.

[GARY1405]

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Would the old compound give off any fumes when it is 70 years old or would it have to be ignited ?

[no1canuck]

Would have to be ignited I think. At least I hope so as I have several smoke grenades that are full!!!! Had them for years and have never noticed anything that would cause concern.

Steve

[klarkon]

Must be ignited..........

https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.exe/...=1&ZyEntry=107

http://www.chemicalbook.com/Chemical..._CB5182855.htm

[GARY1405]

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Thanks mate

I have one in my war room ..had it around 1 year and just thought what if the old compound gave off fumes....don't want to breathe in old fumes.

[GARY1405]

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Must be ignited..........

https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyNET.exe/...=1&ZyEntry=107

http://www.chemicalbook.com/Chemical..._CB5182855.htm

Thanks for the information...good to know