Acronym: CW and CW Protection

Name: Chemical Warfare and CW Protection

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Organisation for the Protection of Chemical Weapons
OPCW
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Abstract:

The Organisation for the Protection of Chemical Weapons publishes this briefing book on the Internet. The following types of chemicals warfare agents are given: nerve agents, mustard agents, hydrogen cyanide, tear gases, arsines, psychotomimetic agents, toxins, potential CW agents.

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Chemical Warfare and CW Protection

General Classification:

Type of Database: fulltext
Type of Database (secondary):
Subject coverage: chemical weapons, Dangerous substances,
Sources: A Briefing Book on Chemical Weapons
Language: English
Retrieval language: index
Update:
Size: 20

Context Classification:

Number of chemicals: 20
Use of chemicals: chemical weapons,
Type of information: human health,
Descriptors: organic chemicals, data, information, synonyma index, name of chemical substances, synonyma, structural formula, use of chemical, molecular weight, density, melting point, boiling point, vapor pressure, volatility, water solubility, half life, hydrolysis, skin irritation, eye irritation, acute human health effects, acute inhalative toxicity, acute toxicity, acute dermal toxicity, nasal irritation, treatment, handling and storage, protective clothing, first aid, disposal,