Agent Name |
HT |
CAS Number |
172672-28-5 |
Formula |
C8-H16-Cl2-O-S2.C4-H8-Cl2-S |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
Ethane, 1,1'-thiobis(2-chloro-, mixed with 1,1'-oxybis(2-
((2-chloroethyl)thio)ethane; Sulfur mustard agent HT; [ChemIDplus]
|
Category |
Chemical Weapons |
Description |
Odorless white to yellowish or grayish powder. [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Chemical warfare agent. [ChemIDplus] |
Comments |
Sulfur mustard freezes at 57 degrees F. It is often mixed with a substance to lower its freezing point to make it easier to disperse. The mixture is referred to as "HT." HT is also used to refer to mustard containing small amounts of newer thickening agents. [USAMRICD] See "Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide." |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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