| MUSTARD GAS What is it? Mustard gas, a blister agent, is a colourless and odourless liquid, but when mixed with other chemicals, it looks brown and has a garlic-like smell. How it Works: Inhaling the vapors causes painful, long-lasting blisters all over the body. The Symptoms: Itchy skin, watery eyes and burning sensation in lungs. The long-term effects on an individual may include chronic lung impairment, chest pain and cancer of the mouth, throat, respiratory tract, and skin. It has been linked to causing leukemia and birth defects. Prevention: Gas mask |
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