![]() ![]() Among these CWAs, adamsite, Clark I, Clark II, and lewisite are of critical importance, as stockpiles of these agents still exist worldwide. Surprisingly, synthetic organoarsenicals are extremely toxic molecules which created interest in their development as chemical warfare agents (CWAs) during World War I (WWI). The toxicity of arsenic compounds varies greatly and may depend on their chemical form, solubility, and concentration. Consumption of rice and seafood (where high levels of arsenic are accumulated) is also responsible for human exposure to arsenic. ![]() Chronic exposure to unsafe levels of groundwater arsenic is responsible for multiple human disorders, including dermal, cardiovascular, neurological, pulmonary, renal, and metabolic conditions. Worldwide, more than 200 million people are estimated to be exposed to unsafe levels of arsenic. ![]()
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