HT
Agent Name
HT
CAS Number
172672-28-5
Formula
C8-H16-Cl2-O-S2.C4-H8-Cl2-S
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Ethane, 1,1'-thiobis(2-chloro-, mixed with 1,1'-oxybis(2-
((2-chloroethyl)thio)ethane; Sulfur mustard agent HT; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Chemical Weapons
Description
Odorless white to yellowish or grayish powder. [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Chemical warfare agent. [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Sulfur mustard freezes at 57 degrees F. It is often mixed with a substance to lower its freezing point to make it easier to disperse. The mixture is referred to as "HT." HT is also used to refer to mustard containing small amounts of newer thickening agents. [USAMRICD] See "Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulfide."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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