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Chemical Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism: TICs & TIMs

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<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong><br />

Training Support Package<br />

Participant Guide<br />

Slide 47<br />

<strong>Chemical</strong> <strong>Agents</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Opportunity</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Terrorism</strong>:<br />

<strong>TICs</strong> & <strong>TIMs</strong><br />

HF: Physical Properties<br />

• Colorless, non -flammable, fuming liquid or gas with<br />

irritating odor<br />

• Low odor threshold; good warning property<br />

• Highly water soluble - with release <strong>of</strong> heat<br />

• Weak acid<br />

– Not highly dissociated, but penetrates tissue well<br />

• Boiling point 20 °C<br />

• Vapor density 0.7<br />

Module One – Toxic Industrial Gases as Terrorist Threats<br />

47<br />

HF is a very toxic substance, but at the same time it is a relatively weak acid. It has a<br />

low odor threshold and is irritating as a concentrated vapor, providing good warning<br />

properties <strong>of</strong> exposure. At the same time, dermal exposure to dilute solutions does not<br />

cause immediate symptoms, as do other acids.<br />

December 2008 Version 2.0 Page 171

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