Toxicity of GB Sarin Degradation Products

GB is the most volatile of the G-agents and is miscible with water, leaving water sources susceptible to contamination if large amounts are used. GB is also unstable and susceptible to hydrolysis. Stabilizers, such as dibutylchloramine. 

Compound LD50 or LC50 LDlo or LClo Additional effects 

Dimethylamine Rat oral, 698 mg kg [22] Mouse oral, 316mgkg [22] Rabbit guinea pig, oral, 240mgkg [22] Rat inhalation, 4540 ppm per 6 h [23] Mouse inhalation, 7650 ppm per 2 h 4725 ppm per 2 h [23, 24] Human nose, throat, lung irritation, 100 ppm [25] Human eye, skin, severe burns Rabbit eye, 50 mg per 5 min, severe irritation, opacity [26] Rat sensory irritation, RD50, 573 ppm [23] Mouse sensory irritation, RD50, 511 ppm [23] 

Triethyl phosphate Rat oral, 1311mgkg [28] Mouse oral, 1500mgkg [29] Guinea pig oral, 1600mgkg [30] Guinea pig skin, 21 g kg [28] Rat inhalation, 2050 mg per 6h, 28% respirable aerosol [28] Rat inhalation, 28 000 ppm per 6h [31] Rabbit moderate eye irritation, 100 mg [28] 

Compound Carcinogenicity Genetic effects Reproductive effects Systemic effects 

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