US AN-M8 HC screening grenade

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Internet states the M8 smoke grenade produces toxic smoke as opposed to the M18. Can someone define " toxic" ?

 

[Slick]

The AN-M8 hand grenade produces harmful hydrochloric fumes that irritates the eyes, throat, and lungs. It should not be used in closed-in areas unless the users are wearing protective masks.[SUP][2]

From Wikipedia, so it must be right.
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[bacarnal]

We were taught that it displaces/consumes the oxygen in enclosed spaces which causes asphyxiation. I'm with Rick, just knowing what I've heard or remembered.

 

[sgdbdr]

Extracted from "Advanced Fuze & Explosive Ordnance Bulletin" (page 132 of the pdf) available here : http://dl.ndl.go.jp/info:ndljp/pid/8318360

 

[copdoc]

Hexachloroethane was mixed with Zinc oxide along with other things. Metal fume fever we call the damage. Welding galvanized metal can also cause it.

I would not breath any smoke compound if I can avoid it.