Scientists scale manufacturing process for antidotes (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

Scientists scale manufacturing process for antidotes

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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) advances its capabilities to synthesize antidotes used to combat exposure to nerve agents and pesticides. SwRI can produce kilogram quantities with 98% purity using a safer synthesis method that avoids harsh chemicals required by other methods.

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Southwest Research Institute

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