Lewisite.com http://www.lewisite.com How to use Lewisite Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:51:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Lewisite http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/lewisite/ http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/lewisite/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:18:20 +0000 admin http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/lewisite/ LewisitePeople exposed to the toxic chemical lewisite should immediate call emergency services.

They should also take measures to prevent other people from being exposed to it.

Lewisite is a a chemical compound that was developed by the United States to be used for chemical warfare during the first World War but was never used for that war. Lewisite is a blistering agent and lung irritant. It belongs to the same family as arsenic and, like arsenic, is poisonous. The chemical has a pleasant geranium-like smell and is colourless when in pure form. When mixed with other chemicals lewisite appears brownish or blackish in colour.

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]]> http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/lewisite/feed/ Exposure to lewisite http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/exposure-to-lewisite/ http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/exposure-to-lewisite/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:18:01 +0000 admin http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/exposure-to-lewisite/ Toxicity of LewisiteLewisite is not present naturally in the environment.

Exposure to the chemical is not possible unless lewisite gas or liquid was deliberately released in the air, water or food supply. The problem is that lewisite liquid once released in a certain area does not disperse easily and may remain in the environment unknown to new comers. Ingestion of the chemical can happen when the contaminated water is drank or contaminated food is eaten. Lewisite in gas form is dangerous not only upon inhalation but also upon contact with skin. The problem is that lewisite can easily penetrate clothing and even rubber so that if there is any in the air exposure is almost guaranteed.

]]> http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/exposure-to-lewisite/feed/ Effects of lewisite exposure http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/effects-of-lewisite-exposure/ http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/effects-of-lewisite-exposure/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:17:39 +0000 admin http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/effects-of-lewisite-exposure/ Lewisite EffectsFrom toxicity to deadly symptoms.

  • Lewisite is highly toxic and contact with skin results in rashes, formation of blisters and painful itching.
  • Inhalation of lewisite vapour is also dangerous and results in coughing, sneezing, pulmonary edema and much pain.
  • Contact of lewisite with the eyes will result in teary and itchy eyes.
  • Ingestion of lewisite leads to similar symptoms as arsenic poisoning including pain, nausea, stomach problems, and low blood pressure.
  • Exposure to sufficient amounts of lewisite will definitely damage important functions and can even lead to death.
]]> http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/effects-of-lewisite-exposure/feed/ What to do when exposed to Lewisite http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/what-to-do-when-exposed-to-lewisite/ http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/what-to-do-when-exposed-to-lewisite/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:17:17 +0000 admin http://www.lewisite.com/2007/12/10/what-to-do-when-exposed-to-lewisite/ First aid kitWhat to do if you are in an area where you suspect that lewisite might be present, especially if lewisite vapour.

First, you need to immediate leave the area.

If you think you might have been exposed already once you are in a safe place remove all your clothing and make sure nobody touches them. Call emergency services and do not go near the clothes again. If possible though seal your clothes in a plastic container before you take a shower to wash off any lewisite that might be on your skin. Use soap and water.

If you have ingested lewisite never do not try to get it out of your system by drinking water or any other fluids nor should you vomit. Call emergency services at once and go to the nearest emergency room you can find.

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