Agent Purple
Agent Purple
Agent Purple is a type of herbicide and defoliant that was used by the United States military during the Vietnam War. It is part of the so-called "rainbow herbicides" that also include Agent Orange, Agent Blue, and Agent White.
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪ.dʒənt ˈpɜːr.pl/
Etymology: The term "Agent Purple" comes from the purple color-coded stripe used on the barrels to distinguish the substance.
Usage
Agent Purple was used extensively from 1962 to 1965 by the United States military as part of its herbicidal warfare program, Operation Ranch Hand. The primary purpose was to defoliate forested and rural land, depriving guerrillas of cover and disrupting their food supply.
Composition
Agent Purple is chemically similar to Agent Orange, with a mixture of 2,4-D and 2,4,5-T. However, Agent Purple is considered to be more toxic due to a higher concentration of dioxin, a highly toxic and persistent organic pollutant.
Health Effects
Exposure to Agent Purple has been linked to a variety of health issues, including cancer, neurological disorders, and birth defects. Many veterans and Vietnamese people exposed to Agent Purple and other rainbow herbicides have suffered long-term health effects.
Related Terms
- Agent Orange
- Agent Blue
- Agent White
- Herbicide
- Defoliant
- Dioxin
- 2,4-D
- 2,4,5-T
- Operation Ranch Hand
- Herbicidal warfare
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agent Purple
- Wikipedia's article - Agent Purple
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