Sarin is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, human-made chemical warfare agent. It was originally developed in Germany in the 1930's as a pesticide. Sarin is a nerve agent-it disrupts the functioning...
This file lists the known chemical agents currently in military applications worldwide. The datafile does not include several agents (chlorine, for example) which have been in disuse, but which...
Chemical weapons use the toxic properties of chemical substances rather than their explosive properties to produce physical or physiological effects on an enemy
These online educational materials have been created for life scientists by life scientists. The materials are designed primarily for use by students embarking upon their careers - advanced...
This education module, created jointly by SIPRI, the Free University Brussels, and the International Relations and Security Network, provides knowledge and understanding of chemical and biological...
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