Updated January 2006
Chemical Capabilities: Overview

Known or Suspected CW Agents in Egypt
| CW Agent | Type | Quantity | Status |
| Sulphur Mustard | Blister | Unknown | Suspected |
| Nitrogen Mustard | Blister | Unknown | Suspected |
| Phosgene | Choking | Unknown | Suspected |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | Blood | Unknown | Suspected |
| Sarin | Nerve | Unknown | Suspected |
| VX | Nerve | Unknown | Suspected |
| Psychotomimetic glycolates | Incapacitating | Unknown | Suspected |
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