Definition: An anti-gas warfare agent that is effective against Lewisite (dichloro(2-chlorovinyl)arsine) and formerly known as British Anti-Lewisite or BAL. It acts as a chelating agent and is used in the treatment of arsenic, gold, and other heavy metal poisoning.
Other names Cadmium 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; British Anti Lewisite Agent; British Anti Lewisite; Anti-Lewisite, British; Anti-Lewisite Agent, British; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol, Cadmium; 2,3 Dithiopropan 1 o1; 2,3 Dimercaptopropanol; Taylor Brand of Dimercaprol; Knoll Brand of Dimercaprol; Cadmium 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol; British Anti-Lewisite Agent; Dicaptol; British Anti-Lewisite; BAL in Oil; B.A.L.; 2,3-Dithiopropan-1-o1; 2,3-Dimercaptopropanol
