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What is Sarin?


What is Sarin?

  • Man-made nerve agent originally developed as a pesticide
  • Highly toxic, odorless, tasteless, colorless liquid
  • Exposure can be by inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption
  • People can recover with treatment from mild or moderate exposure
  • Possibly used during Iraq-Iran war
  • Used in 1995 Tokyo subway attack
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