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| Hydrogen Cyanide (blood agent) |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless gas or liquid; odor of bitter almonds |
| Method of Absorption: |
Inhalation |
| Rate of Action: |
Rapid |
Lethal Dose:
(in milligrams*) |
2000 (inhaled) |
| Effects: |
Confusion, dizziness, increased breathing and heart rate, convulsions, asphyxia |
| Treatment†: |
Remove victim from contaminated area; remove clothes; wash skin with soapy water; maintain airway and circulation;** provide oxygen; seek medical care; seek specific antidotal treatment. |
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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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