Mustard agent

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf chemical weapon
blister agent
gptkbp:aroma faintly like mustard or garlic
gptkbp:bannedIn gptkb:Chemical_Weapons_Convention
gptkbp:CASNumber gptkb:505-60-2
gptkbp:category antineoplastic agent
vesicant
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C4H8Cl2S
gptkbp:color yellow-brown
gptkbp:degradedBy hydrolyzes slowly in water
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Frederick_Guthrie
1860
gptkbp:effect causes severe blistering of skin and mucous membranes
can cause blindness
can cause respiratory damage
gptkbp:first_used_in_warfare 1917
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mustard agent
gptkbp:longTermImpact cancer risk
chronic respiratory disease
skin scarring
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction alkylates DNA
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:sulfur_mustard
gptkb:yperite
mustard gas
gptkbp:persistenceMechanism high
gptkbp:prohibited_for_military_use yes
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Lewisite
nitrogen mustard
gptkbp:riskFactor carcinogenic
mutagenic
teratogenic
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
soluble in organic solvents
gptkbp:stateAtRoomTemperature gptkb:water
gptkbp:storage requires sealed containers
gptkbp:symptoms_of_exposure redness, itching, blisters, eye pain, cough, shortness of breath
gptkbp:toxicity highly toxic
gptkbp:treatment decontamination with bleach or soap and water
gptkbp:UNNumber 2810
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:used_in_chemical_attacks gptkb:Iran–Iraq_War
gptkb:Halabja_chemical_attack
gptkbp:used_in_chemical_warfare yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Johnston_Atoll_Chemical_Agent_Disposal_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6