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What is chloropicrin?

Chloropicrin, a warning agent, is a colorless liquid with a strong odor, causing tearing of the eyes and throat irritation when used at low concentrations.  Chloropicrin helps ensure a structure is vacated of people and pets prior to fumigation with VikaneÒ. It also serves as a deterrent from early or accidental entry into a structure under fumigation. At the end of the fumigation, your fumigator aerates both chloropicrin and VikaneÒ from the structure before allowing you to re-enter your home.