sarin
Deadly nerve compound
Sarin is a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
Exposure causes convulsions, paralysis, and death by disrupting the nervous system.
Colorless and odorless, it can be inhaled or absorbed through skin.
Sarin has been used in terrorist attacks and warfare despite international bans: The Tokyo subway attack used sarin gas.
Introduction of impurities
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- exposureState of being unprotected
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
- protective gearEquipment preventing bodily harm
gas mask · detection · warning · evacuation · emergency response · safety protocols · lethal · toxic
Restricting weapons dissemination
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- outlawedForbidden by law
- disarmamentReducing or eliminating weapons
destruction · verification · inspection · international law · war crime · sanctions · compliance · enforcement
Compounds with phosphorus-carbon bonds
- precursorSomething that comes first
- isopropyl alcoholVolatile antiseptic solvent
- difluorideTwo-fluorine chemical compound
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
contamination
Introduction of impurities
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
- exposureState of being unprotected
- hazmatToxic materials needing precautions
protective gear · gas mask · detection · warning · evacuation · emergency response · safety protocols · lethal · toxic · vapor
nonproliferation
Restricting weapons dissemination
disarmament · destruction · verification · inspection · international law · war crime · sanctions · compliance · enforcement · declaration
organophosphorus
Compounds with phosphorus-carbon bonds
- precursorSomething that comes first
- isopropyl alcoholVolatile antiseptic solvent
- difluorideTwo-fluorine chemical compound
laboratory · chemical production · manufacturing · industrial chemicals