Terrorism and Toxic Industrial Materials

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the toxic materials that could be used by terrorists and how they could be utilized to inflict death and destruction. The paper also discusses examples of previous attacks that used toxic industrial chemicals.

Outline:
What are Toxic Industrial Materials?
Potentially Dangerous Toxic Industrial Chemicals
Ways in which TICs can be used by terrorists
Examples of Previous Attacks Using Toxic Industrial Chemicals

From the Paper:

"Toxic industrial materials are potentially hazardous chemicals that are manufactured, stored, transported, and used in countless industries throughout the world. They are available in gaseous, liquid, or solid state and their chemical and physical properties pose a number of potential hazards. For example, their toxic and carcinogenic properties can cause death or serious health problems after entering the body through inhalation, through the skin, or through digestion; cause fire or destruction due to their combustible, explosive nature; and may destroy or damage crops and plants after coming in contact with them ("Toxic Industrial Chemicals")."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bloomfield, Neil. "WMD Terrorism: The Future." Military Medical Technology. N.d. November 12, 2007. <http://www.military-medical-technology.com/article.cfm?DocID=656>
• Eadon, George. "Preparedness & Response: Chemical Reactions." Wadsworth Center:
• New York State Department of Health. N.d. November 12, 2007. <http://www.wadsworth.org/educate/workshops/chemical_reactions.html>
• Lehrman, Thomas. "Reducing Chemical Terrorism Risk: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships." US Department of State. July 12, 2006. November 12, 2007. <http://www.state.gov/t/isn/rls/rm/69690.htm> November 12, 2007.
• "Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs)." US Department of Labor: Occupational Safety & Health Administration. N.d. November 12, 2007. <http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/emergencypreparedness/guides/chemical.html

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