Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions for simulating, or mimicking, chemical warfare sulfur mustard agents and/or nerve agent. Specifically, the present invention relates to compositions for simulating chemical warfare sulfur mustard agents comprising : - an ester according to the general formula: wherein R is an aliphatic or cyclic alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, such as 1 to 10 or 1 to 5, and wherein X is -OH, a halogen or -C(=O)-R1, wherein R1 is a group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and - a sulfide according to the formula (I): R1—S—R2 wherein R1 and R2 are independently an aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic or heterocyclic alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms. Specifically, the present invention relates to compositions for simulating, or mimicking, chemical warfare nerve agents comprising 15% to 35% by weight ethanol and 10% to 30% by weight dipropylene glycol monomethylether.

IPC Classes  ?

• C06B 23/00 - Compositions characterised by non-explosive or non-thermic constituents
• C06D 7/00 - Compositions for gas-attacks