ResourceForensics
Detection of chemical warfare agents by HPTLC
22 Jul 2024Chemical warfare agents pose a significant threat to human health and can cause a range of symptoms from irritation to death. It is important for law enforcement agencies and military personnel to have the knowledge and tools necessary to detect and prevent exposure to these harmful substances. High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) is a reliable and widely used analytical technique for the identification of chemical warfare agents including nerve agents, blistering agents, irritants and arsenic agents. Explore CAMAG's collection of a range of studies where HPTLC is used to identify and quantify a variety of chemical warfare agents, critical in securing the safety of individuals and communities.