Biography of tabun gas

Tabun (or "GA") is one of a group of synthetic chemicals that were developed in Germany during the s and s (Tabun was developed in ). The original intent of these compounds, including tabun, was to control insects.

These pesticides were similar to organophosphates in their action on the nervous system. However, Tabun and the other human-made nerve agents proved to be much more potent than the organophosphates, and so quickly became attractive as chemical weapons.

Tabun is one of the G-type nerve agents, along with Sarin and Soman.

They are all clear, colorless, and tasteless. As a result, Tabun mixes readily with water, and so can be used as a water-poisoning agent.

Biography of tabun gas

Food can also be contaminated. The fluid form of Tabun can also be absorbed through the skin.

When in water, Tabun loses its potency relatively quickly, compared to airborne vapors, which can remain potent for a few days.

The vapors can even bind to clothing, where they will subsequently be released for 30 minu