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To: AFB-XYZ

Pretty sure fosgene is mustard gas.


1,419 posted on 05/23/2023 8:05:11 AM PDT by El Laton Caliente (NRA Life Member)
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To: El Laton Caliente

***Pretty sure fosgene is mustard gas.

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They are different...

Phosgene is a colorless gas with a odor of newly mown grass or hay. Chemical formula of COCl2. Primarily attacks the lungs.

Mustard Gas is usually a liquid (at room temperature), can have an odor of mustard, or garlic, or no odor at all. Chemical formula of SCH2CH2Cl. Primarily attacks exposed skin and lungs.

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1,424 posted on 05/23/2023 9:01:34 AM PDT by Porkchop
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