Blister agents (sulfur mustards, lewisite, and nitrogen mustards) are chemicals that cause
severe damage to the skin. Developed as chemical warfare agents, their biological activity is …

Irritant or toxic chemicals have been used in warfare since ancient times and a number of
international laws have attempted to prevent the use of such weapons. However, chemical …

Originally developed as weapons to bypass the rapid advances in respiratory protection, the
vesicants are potent contact poisons. The toxicology of two major vesicant agents, sulfur …

Vesicants (blister) agents are a group of chemicals used in warfare. The most representative
agent is yperite, also known as mustard gas. The blisters that appeared on those exposed to …

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 …

Chemical warfare agents are potentially accessible to even underdeveloped nations
because they are easily and inexpensively produced. This means that they are ideal for use …

The ability of vesicant agents to produce debilitating cutaneous blisters, respiratory
problems, and acute visual impairment is well recognized. The primary medical care …

Chemical warfare agents have been around for at least 4000 years and probably were
originally used as poisons on individuals. The use of chemical weapons dates from at least …

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) …

Current treatment protocols for exposure to nerve and vesicant agents found in the US
stockpile of unitary chemical weapons are summarized, and the toxicities of available …