Anthrax spore decontamination using paraformaldehyde - EPA
Research on Anthrax and Other Homeland Security Issues -
Questions On Pesticides? National Pesticide Information Center
(NPIC) 1-800-858-7378 Current as of November 2012 Bleach,
chlorine dioxide, ethylene oxide, hydrogen peroxide and
peroxyacetic acid, methyl bromide, paraformaldehyde and
vaporized hydrogen peroxide were pesticides used in federal
decontamination responses to the bioterrorism attacks of October
2001. These attacks involved the intentional placement of
Bacillus anthracis spores (the causative agent of the disease
anthrax) into letters addressed to various locations on the East
Coast of the United States. More information about biological
threats. This page describes the Agency’s actions with regard to
the chemicals used in the anthrax spore decontamination
activities. EPA temporarily approved these pesticides for sale,
distribution, and use based on the remediation action plans
submitted for each specific site and only in accordance wi