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Chemical Terrorism
The intentional use of chemicals as a weapon by terrorists is a growing concern for public health officials. The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 led to an increased awareness of workplaces as possible terrorist targets. A variety of chemicals can be used, including Sulfur Mustard.

The following references link to general safety and health information relevant to a possible terrorist threat using chemicals.
  • Chemical Sampling Information. OSHA.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Abrin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 24). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Cyanogen Chloride. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Hydrogen Cyanide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Potassium Cyanide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards -Sodium Cyanide. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response- Cyanide (CDC). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes links to Fact Sheets, Emergency Response Cards, Toxicological Profiles, and FAQs about cyanide.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Sulfur Mustard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Sulfur Mustard (CDC). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes links to Fact Sheets, Emergency Response Card, Toxicological Profiles, Medical Management Guidelines, and FAQs about sulfur mustard.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - HN1 Nitrogen Mustard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - HN2 Nitrogen Mustard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - HN3 Nitrogen Mustard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Nitrogen Mustard. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes links to Fact Sheets, Emergency Response Cards, Toxicological Profiles, and FAQs about cyanide.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Ricin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  (2003, March 24). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Ricin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes links to FAQs and Emergency Response Card about Ricin.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - Sarin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - Sarin. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes Fact Sheets, Emergency Response Card, Medical Management Guidelines, and FAQs about sarin.
  • NIOSH Emergency Response Cards - VX. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, March 20). Information for first responders includes agent-specific identification, medical symptoms, prevention, personal protective equipment, fire fighting, sampling and analytical methods, decontamination, spillage disposal, and packaging and labeling information.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response - VX. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3). Includes links to Fact Sheets, Emergency Response Card, Medical Management Guidelines, and FAQs about VX.
  • Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Chemical Agents List A-Z. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2003, April 3).
  • Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), (2002, May).

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