| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for the treatment and / or prophylaxis of toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials such as stimulants, heavy metals, radioactive metals, acid and acid stimulants, pesticides and various agricultural chemicals (collectively referred to as toxic compounds, substances or simply toxins) To formulations and related methods for neutralizing toxic compounds and / or materials, as well as to formulations and related methods for decontaminating surfaces in contact with such materials. As such, the formulations of the present invention can be used to neutralize a wide range of toxic chemicals and materials. In one embodiment, the active ingredient comprises 2,3-butanedione monooxime (also referred to as diacetylmonooxime (DAM)) and its alkali salts such as potassium 2,3-butanedione monooxime (KBDO) do. In addition, the formulations typically comprise a carrier on which the active ingredient is dispersed. In one embodiment, the carrier is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene glycol (PEG); Monomethoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG); And combinations and derivatives thereof. |