Is ISOL-AIDE effective against Ricin?
Ricin is one of the most toxic biological agents known — a Category B bioterrorism agent and a Schedule 1 chemical warfare agent. Its chemical and physical properties make it an appropriate agent for use as a terrorist weapon. Ricin dispersed in particles smaller than 5 microns are an effective terrorist or military weapon via inhalation. Generally, it is technologically difficult to produce ricin particles of this size and necessary purity. However, ricin granules were discovered in mail being processed at the Dirksen Senate Office building in Washington, DC.
