Blister agents damage the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and subcutaneous tissues. Other
toxic effects may occur after absorption. The response of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) …

For the past 15 years the international research community has conducted a basic and
applied research program aimed at identifying a medical countermeasure against chemical …

Sulfur mustard is a member of the vesicant class of chemical warfare agents that causes
blistering to the skin and mucous membranes. There is no specific antidote, and treatment …

Sulfur mustard (2, 2-dichlorodiethyl sulfide, SM) is one of the vesicant classes of chemical
warfare agents that causes blistering in the skin and mucous membranes, where it can have …

Sulfur mustard (SM) is a chemical warfare agent (CWA) that was first used in World War I
and in several military conflicts afterwards. The threat by SM is still present even today due …

Among the blistering (vesicant) chemical warfare agents (CWA), sulfur mustard is the most
important since it is known as the “King of chemical warfare agents”. The use of sulfur …

As one of the most important vesicant agents, the destructive properties of mustards on the
skin, eyes and respiratory system, combined with a lack of antidote, makes them effective …

Sulfur mustard (SM) is a strong vesicant agent which has been used in several military
conflicts. Large stockpiles still exist to the present day. SM is believed to be a major threat to …

Publisher Summary Chemically, sulfur mustard (SM) is bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide and is well
known as mustard gas. There are various mustard agents. However, SM is one of the most …

Background: Sulfur mustard and VX are potent chemical warfare agents that penetrate
rapidly through the skin, causing severe prolonged injuries and sometimes death …