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To: Scrambler Bob
Sarin is a gas/vapor. It disperses.

If that's the case, why is there any need for decontamination?

34 posted on 08/27/2013 6:29:13 PM PDT by fso301
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To: fso301

It also gets absorbed onto surfaces.


35 posted on 08/27/2013 7:23:41 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: fso301

I was speaking relative to GD and VX, but ... to back up your point -—>

Sarin has a high volatility (ease with which a liquid can turn into a gas) relative to similar nerve agents, therefore inhalation can be very dangerous and even vapor concentrations may immediately penetrate the skin. A person’s clothing can release sarin for about 30 minutes after it has come in contact with sarin gas, which can lead to exposure of other people.[14] People who absorb a non-lethal dose but do not receive immediate appropriate medical treatment may suffer permanent neurological damage.


36 posted on 08/27/2013 9:07:16 PM PDT by Scrambler Bob ( Concerning bo -- that refers to the president. If I capitalize it, I mean the dog.)
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