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Bookmark or Share- A Brief History of Chemical War - Science History InstituteFor more than 2,000 years human ingenuity has turned natural and synthetic poisons into weapons of war. British troops blinded by tear gas at the Battle of Estaires, April 10, 1918. Three substances were responsible for most chemical-weapons injuries and deaths during World War I: chlorine, phosgene, and mustard gas.
- Chemical Weapons: Frequently Asked Questions - Arms Control AssociationA chemical weapon is any toxic chemical that can cause death, injury, incapacitation, and sensory irritation, deployed via a delivery system, such as an artillery shell, rocket, or ballistic missile. Chemical weapons are considered weapons of mass destruction and their use in armed conflict is a violation of international law.
- Chemical weapon - WikipediaA chemical weapon (CW) is a specialized munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on humans.
- What is a Chemical Weapon? - OPCWWhat is a Chemical Weapon? A Chemical Weapon is a chemical used to cause intentional death or harm through its toxic properties. Munitions, devices and other equipment specifically designed to weaponise toxic chemicals also fall under the definition of chemical weapons.
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical WeaponsAs the implementing body for the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW, with its 193 Member States, oversees the global endeavour to permanently and verifiably eliminate chemical weapons.
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