Type of Chemical Warfare Agent

Class of Chemical Warfare Agent

Toxic Manifestation

Exposure Method

Symptoms

Blister agents

HD, HN1

HN2, HN3, L1

Slow Fast

Inhalation

Acute; Eye, Skin and Lung Damage, Rash Skin Blistering

Nerve agents

GB, GA, GD,

GF, DF, VX

and RVX

Fast

Inhalation

Sludge, Miotic, Pupils, Weakness, Muscle Spasms, Flaccid Paralysis, Seizures, Shortness of Breath

Respiratory Failure, Vomiting and Diarrhea

Blood agents

CK, AC

Fast

Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Ingestion

Hypotension, Cyanosis, Severe Distress, Cardiac Arrest

Choking agent

CG

CL, PS

Slow

Fast

Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Ingestion

Serve Pain in Expose Area, Hyperkalemia, Vomiting, Gastrointestinal Distress