Nerve Agents - GV Series

GV-series agents are not specifically listed in the CWC, nor are they covered by the language of the general definitions. However, because of their toxicity and lack of commercial application, they would be prohibited based on the Guidelines for Schedules of Chemicals. 

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GV-series nerve agents Agents produce HF when hydrolyzed. Additional products, depending on the pH, include amines and complex oiganophosphates that should be considered to be extremely toxic. 

GV-series nerve agents Volatile decomposition products may include HF, NO, PO, as well as potentially toxic organophosphates. In addition, toxic phosphate residue may remain. 

Although specific data have not been published in the unclassified literature, preliminary studies indicate that reactive oximes and their salts, such as potassium 2,3-butanedione monoximate found in commercially available RSDL, are extremely effective at rapidly detoxifying GV-series nerve agents. Basic peroxides (e.g., a solution of baking soda, 30-50% hydrogen peroxide, and an alcohol) also rapidly detoxify GV-series agents. 

This material is a binary constituent in G-series and GV-series nerve agents. 

Nitrogen blister agents (C09), V and GV-series nerve agents (C02, C03) Arsenical blister agents (COS, CIO), arsenical blood agents (C13), and vomiting agents (C20)... 

GV" series Nerve Agents are hazardous through inhalation, skin and eye exposure, ingestion, and abraded skin (e.g., breaks in the skin or penetration of skin by debris). 

Most of the "GV" series Nerve Agents decompose slowly in water. A significant change in the pH (either higher or lower) increases the rate of decomposition considerably. 

Military Information on detection of "GV" series Nerve Agents is... 

Hydrolysis "GV" series Nerve Agents produce hydrogen fluoride... 

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