Commercial application of chemical weapons precursors

Type of chemical agent Commercial uses of the chemical ingredients [Pg.144]

Mustard agents Lubricant additives ballpoint pen ink manufacture of plastics, paper and rubber photographic developing solutions, textile dyes, pesticides, chlorinating agents, engineering plastics, cosmetics, detergents, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, waxes and polishes, toiletries, cement additives, resins. [Pg.144]

Tabun Petrol additives, hydraulic fluids, insecticides, flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, detergents, pesticides, missile fuels, vulcanisation of rubber, extraction of gold and silver from ores. [Pg.144]

Sarin Flame retardants, petrol additives, paint solvents, ceramics, antiseptics. [Pg.144]

Soman Lubricants, cleaning and disinfectants for brewery, dairy and other food processing equipment. [Pg.144]

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