soman

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Soman, also known as GD, is an extremely toxic chemical warfare agent similar in action to sarin. It is a nerve agent, a type of chemical weapon that interferes with the nervous system's ability to transmit impulses. Nerve agents can cause paralysis, respiratory failure, and death within minutes if inhaled.12

Soman was developed in Germany and introduced in 1944. It is classified as a G-series nerve agent, along with tabun (GA) and sarin (GB). These agents were produced in large quantities by several countries after World War II. Defense against nerve agents requires specialized protective gear, including gas masks and overgarments.2

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