CHEMICAL AGENTS

By Manuel Cereijo


Modern nerve gases and chemical warfare agents are a by-product of insecticide research. They are composed of organic chemicals known as organophosphorus compounds that inhibit the production of cholinesterase


NERVE AGENTS

· Tabun (GA)-cholisterase inhibitor

· Sarin (GB)-cholinesterase inhibitor

· Soman (GD)- cholinesterase inhibitor

· Yellow Rain-Unknown compound that causes bleeding and rapid death, may include mycotoxins produced by the genus Fusarium fungi.

· Novichok-A choline sterase inhitor. Affect human genes.


BLISTER AGENTS

· Mustard- (H, HID, HS)-causes skin and membrane inflammation. Blindness

· Phosgene Oxime (CX)-destroys skin and membrane tissue


BLOOD AGENTS

A blood agent is absorbed into the body through the lungs where it is then picked up by the blood.

· Arsine Trihydride (SA)-causes gasping and choking, asphyxiation

· Hydrogen Cyanide (PB)-Penetrates current issue U.S. military gas masks. Causes convulsions, gasping, choking.


OTHERS

· Buzz (13Z)- Hallucinogenic LSD derivative

· Blue X- Incapacitates humans for 8-12 hours.


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