A blister agent (or vesicant) is a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation in the form of severe chemical burns resulting in fluid filled blisters. [1]

Blister agents (whether as a gas, aerosol, or liquid) enter the body primarily through inhalation and dermal contact. They may act on the eyes, mucous membranes, lungs, and skin. Mustard …

Apr 30, 2024 · Blister agents, such as sulfur mustard (dichlorethylsulphide) and nitrogen mustard, have been utilized in warfare since antiquity, particularly during the First and Second World …

May 23, 2024 · Vesicants, or "blister agents," are human-made chemical warfare agents that cause blistering of the skin and mucous membranes on contact. These agents can be spread …

Oct 9, 2019 · What are blister agents? Blister agents are chemicals that can damage skin, eyes and lungs. Some examples of blister agents include lewisite, nitrogen mustard, and sulfur …

Recognized by their distinct odor reminiscent of onions, horseradish, or garlic, these agents induce blistering of the skin and mucous membranes upon exposure.

British antilewisite (BAL) – chelating agent to reduce systemic effects from lewisite exposure. Won’t alter the blistering effects on skin or airway.

Blistering Agents in Chemical Warfare - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.

Mustard agent freezes at 58°F, is liquid at any temperature above 58°F and boils (becomes a vapor with a garlic-like odor) at 419°F. Exposure to mustard agent causes inflammation of the …

What are blister agents? Blister agents are common chemical warfare agents. Sulphur mustard was used extensively during World War I and then more recently in the Iran-Iraq War (1980 …