Vesicant

A vesicant (also known as a blister agent) is a chemical agent that causes blistering of the skin. Such compounds include mustard gas and lewisite, two chemical warfare agents.

Examples of vesicants include:

• Lewisite
• Sulfur mustards
• Nitrogen mustards
• Phosgene oxime

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