Article
Toxicity of vesicant agents scheduled for destruction by the Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program.
Environmental health perspectives - 1 Nov 1992
Watson A P, Griffin G D
Abstract excerpt
The vesicant agents of the unitary chemical munitions stockpile include various formulations of sulfur mustard [bis-(2-chloroethyl) sulfide; agents H, HD, and HT] and small quantities of the organic arsenical Lewisite [dichloro(2-chlorovinyl) arsine; agent L]. These agents can be dispersed in liq...
Topics
- Animals
- Arsenic Poisoning
- Arsenicals
- Cell Membrane Permeability
- Chemical Warfare
- DNA Damage
- Dermatitis, Irritant
- Female
- Humans
- Irritants
- Keratitis
- Lethal Dose 50
- Lung Neoplasms