The Sources, Fate, and Toxicity of Chemical Warfare Agent Degradation Products
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The authors examine current scientific literature on the use, effectiveness, and clean-up of chemical weapons. Additional topics include chemical agent properties, impurities, and decontamination.
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Chemical and Biological Weapons: New Questions, New Answers
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The author examines the threat posed by chemical weapons in the hands of terrorists. Topics include chemical delivery systems, water supply contamination, and chemical clean-up.
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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Hazards of Chemical Weapons Released During War: New Perspectives
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The author examines the history of the use of chemical weapons and nerve agents. Topics military usage, accidental exposure, and animal studies.
Publication Name: Environmental Health Perspectives
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0091-6765
Year: 1999
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