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Introduction to Chemical Weapons

Introduction to Chemical Weapons. YSU – Weapons of Mass Destruction Course. Paraclesus. Described by some as the Father of Toxicology. . . .the dose makes the difference. Basic Exposure Routes. Respiratory Dermal Mucous/Eyes Ingestion Injection. General Properties of Chemicals.

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Introduction to Chemical Weapons

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  1. Introduction to Chemical Weapons YSU – Weapons of Mass Destruction Course

  2. Paraclesus Described by some as the Father of Toxicology. . . .the dose makes the difference. . .

  3. Basic Exposure Routes • Respiratory • Dermal • Mucous/Eyes • Ingestion • Injection

  4. General Properties of Chemicals • Toxicity • Reactivity • Corrosivity • Ignitability • Explosiveness

  5. Physical Properties of Chemicals • Molecular Weight • Boiling Point • Freezing Point • Vapor Pressure • Vapor Density • Flashpoint • Solubility

  6. Body Systems Affected • Nervous (nerve agents) • Dermal (blister and urticants) • Respiratory (asphyxiants) • Circulatory (blood agents) • G.I. (vomiting agents) • Sensory (RCAs)

  7. Classifications • Nerve Agents • Blister Agents • Blood Agents • Asphyxiants • RCAs • Vomiting, Urticants, Hallucinogens

  8. Military Classification • C-00 through C-23 • Classified by Chemical Makeup and Action • Further Classified by Alphabetic Identifier • Origin may by chemical • Origin may be foreign (Germans named the nerve gases)

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