Introduction About War Gases

It was firstly used by Germans against French in 1915.They use Chlorine

(chocking gas) gas. War Gases are classified on the bases of there portal entry
into the body & there physiological effects.

• Vesicants (blister gases).

• Lacrimators (tear gas).

• Sternutators (vomiting gases) cause nausea.

• Lung irritants attack the respiratory tract, causing pulmonary edema.

• Nerve gases inhibit proper nerve function.

Classification Of War Gases

➢ Lacrimators or Tear Gases

• Choloroacetophenone

• Bromobenzyl cyanide

• Ethyl iodoacetate

➢ Asphyxiants or Choking Gases

 • Phosgene

• Chlorine

➢ Vesicants or Blister Gases

• Mustard Gas
• Lewisite

➢ Nasal Irritants or Vomiting Gas

• Diphenyl chorarsine

• Diphenyl amine chorarsine

➢ Paralysants or Blood poison

• Carbon monoxide

• Hydrocyanic acid

• Hydrogen sulphide

➢ Nerve Gases
• Acetylcholine

Phosgene
Phosgene is used in the industry for the production of plastics & pesticides. It is a
poisonous gas and can be changed into liquid by applying pressure. It is heavier
than air therefore stays close to the ground and spread quickly. Phosgene is a
 colorless gas and changes to pale yellow cloud. It has a pleasant odor like fresh
green corn. When the odor is strong it is unpleasant.

How can someone come into contact with phosgene?

There are 3 ways that a person come in contact with the phosgene gas :

1) Air 2) Water 3) Food

How can someone protect themselves from phosgene

poisoning ?
As phosgene is heavier than air so it stays close to the ground so someone be
protected from phosgene gas if he runs for the higher place.

If someone gets sick from phosgene than

symptoms are :

Symptoms

• Coughing

• Watery eyes

• Blurred vision

• Nausea and vomiting

• Burning sensation in the throat and eyes

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

What is the treatment for phosgene?

• Remove clothing.

• Wash affected areas.

• If someone has swallowed phosgene, do not make the person

vomit or give fluids to drink.