- Sarin - Wikipedia
Sarin (NATO designation GB short for G-series, B) is an extremely toxic organophosphorus compound [4] that has been often used as a chemical weapon due to its extreme potency as a nerve agent Sarin is a volatile, colorless and odorless liquid
- Sarin | Chemical Emergencies | CDC
Key points Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare nerve agent Signs and symptoms of sarin exposure depend on how much you were exposed to and how you were exposed If exposed, get away from the area, get clean, and get help
- How Sarin Nerve Gas Works (And What to Do If Exposed) - ThoughtCo
Sarin is an organophosphate nerve agent or nerve gas Here's a look at how it works and how exposure to Sarin is treated
- Sarin | Description, Toxicity, Chemical Weapon, Antidote | Britannica
Sarin, synthetic organophosphate compound that is highly toxic to the nervous system Exposure to sarin—which is colourless, odourless, and tasteless—can cause death within minutes
- Nerve Agent GB (Sarin) | U. S. Army Chemical Materials Activity
Nerve agent GB (Sarin) is an organophosphate compound It is a clear to amber liquid that is odorless and tasteless with an appearance similar to that of water When released from the munition,
- Sarin: Potential Long-term Neurological Effects
We know that exposure to sarin can result in death, or short-term health effects including seizures, paralysis, and difficulty breathing within 24 hours of exposure In contrast, long-term health effects of sarin exposure could be observed days, weeks, or years after exposure
- Sarin | South Carolina Department of Public Health
Sarin is a clear, colorless, and tasteless liquid that has no odor in its pure form Sarin, also known as GB, can evaporate into a vapor (gas) and spread into the environment Sarin is not found naturally in the environment, but was developed in 1938 in Germany as a pesticide
- 7 Facts About the Deadly Nerve Agent Sarin - Live Science
Like other nerve agents, sarin targets an enzyme within the body's neuromuscular junctions, where nerves meet muscles Usually, this enzyme deactivates the nerve-signaling molecule acetylcholine
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