Facts About Agent Orange
Source: US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Blend of herbicides US military used in Vietnam between 1962 - 1971
- Millions of liters sprayed to destroy enemy cover
- Dioxin TCDD was a byproduct of Agent Orange production and is classified as a human carcinogen
- Dries quickly after spraying
- Breaks down within hours, days, (if not bound to soil) when exposed to sunlight and is no longer harmful
- Name derived from orange stripe on drums in which chemical was stored
Source: US Department of Veterans Affairs