| Agent Name |
VX |
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| CAS Number |
50782-69-9 |
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| Formula |
C11-H26-N-O2-P-S |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Phosphonothioic acid, methyl-, S-(2-(bis(1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl) O-ethyl ester; O-Ethyl-S-2-diisopropylaminoethylester kyseliny methylthiofosfonove (Czech); O-Ethyl S-(2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl)methylphosphonothioate; Methylphosphonothioic acid S-(2-(bis(1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl) O-ethyl ester; Tx 60; [HSDB] |
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| Category |
Chemical Weapons |
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| Description |
"VX is a clear, amber-colored, odorless, oily liquid. It is miscible with water and soluble in all solvents. It is the least volatile nerve agent." [ATSDR Medical Management] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Chemical warfare; |
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| Comments |
VX is an odorless, colorless to straw-colored liquid with a vapor pressure of 0.0007 at 68 degrees F. It persists in the soil for 2-6 days. [Jane, p. 87-8] "As little as one drop of VX on the skin can be fatal and 1 to 10 mL of GA, GB, or GD can be fatal." [ATSDR Medical Management] |
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| Reference Link |
ATSDR - MMG: Nerve Agents: Tabun (GA); Sarin (GB); Soman (GD); and VX |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.0007 mm Hg |
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