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| Sarin (nerve agent) |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless liquid; no odor when pure |
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| Method of Absorption: |
Skin contact and/or inhalation |
| Rate of Action: |
Rapid |
Lethal Dose:
(in milligrams*) |
70 (inhaled)
1,700 (skin) |
| Effects: |
Runny nose, constricted pupils, tightness in chest, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, convulsions, loss of control of bodily functions, respiratory paralysis |
| Treatment†: |
Remove victim from contaminated area; remove clothes; wash skin with soapy water; maintain airway and circulation;** provide oxygen if seizing or not breathing; seek specific antidotal treatment and general medical care. |
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† Effective medical treatment varies with each individual patient and with the circumstances of exposure. For more information consult your personal physician or a medical professional.
* Approximate median lethal dose (50 percent of those exposed die) in milligrams per minute per cubic meter (inhaled) or milligrams per kilogram of body weight (skin). The fewer the milligrams, the more toxic the agent.
** May be required before decontamination
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