Tabun

Concept of Tabun (GA)

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of tabun (ga) may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: An organophosphate CWA (nerve agent). It is a clear, colourless, and tasteless liquid with a faint fruity odour.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of tabun (ga) published by the European Commission

Tabun in the National Security Context

A definition and brief description of Tabun in relation to national security is as follows:Tabun (or GA ,O-ethyl N,N-dimethylphosphoroamidocyanidate) is one of a group of synthetic chemicals that were developed in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s (tabun was developed in 1936). The original intent of these compounds, including tabun, was to control insects. However, tabun and the other human-made nerve agents proved to be much more potent than the organophosphates, and so quickly became attractive as chemical weapons.