Toxicological profile for sulfur mustard
The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. Profiles are upda...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Atlanta, Georgia
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
2003, September 2003
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| Collection: | National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | The ATSDR toxicological profile succinctly characterizes the toxicology and adverse health effects information for the toxic substance described therein. Each peer-reviewed profile identifies and reviews the key literature that describes a substance's toxicological properties. Profiles are updated on a periodic basis and released for a public comment period. For more information visit ATSDR. This public health statement tells you about sulfur mustard and the effects of exposure. Sulfur mustard is a thick liquid, which was made for use as a chemical weapon. Presently, the chemical is found at a few Army facilities in large quantities and at several locations in smaller quantities. It is often called by its common name, 'mustard gas.' |
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| Physical Description: | 1 PDF file (xx, 217, 12, 7, 5, 23 pages) illustrations, map |