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To: bvw
"wouldn't a mask reduce toxin loading?"

A nerve agent is the most deadly substance on the face of the planet. The amount of agent needed to kill would just cover the head of a pin. Don't worry about toxin loading with a nerve agent.

About Ricin, I can't really answer that off the top of my head. I'd have to dig out my nbc school notes.

215 posted on 08/01/2004 8:57:50 AM PDT by ExSoldier (M1A: Any mission. Any conditions. Any foe. At any range.)
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To: ExSoldier
I did forget to say thank you -- so let me say it now!

Your expertise is appreciated.

216 posted on 08/01/2004 9:00:13 AM PDT by bvw
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To: ExSoldier

One would assume it (ricin) is 'bio', since its orgin is the castor bean. But I'd defer to you on that.


219 posted on 08/01/2004 9:07:06 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo (***Since The Iraq War & Transition Period Began, NORTH KOREA HAS MANUFACTURED (8) NUCLEAR WEAPONS***)
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To: ExSoldier
Ricin is a poison.

http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/ricin/facts.asp
232 posted on 08/01/2004 12:21:59 PM PDT by snooker
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