ABSTRACT

The first edition of this book, Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Reflecting a greater sense of urgency within the field of chemical defense since this event, research related to chemical warfare agents (CWAs) continues to expand at a remarkable pace. <

chapter 2|30 pages

Chemistry of Chemical Warfare Agents

chapter 5|26 pages

Toxicokinetics of Nerve Agents

chapter 11|14 pages

Inhalation Toxicology of Nerve Agents

chapter 12|46 pages

Vesicants and Oxidative Stress