Facts About Ricin CDC What ricin is Ricin is a poison that can be made from the waste left over from processing castor beans. It can be in the form of a powder, a mist, or a pellet, or it can be dissolved in water or weak acid. It is a stable substance. For example, it is not affected much by extreme conditions such as very hot or very cold temperatures. Where ricin is found and how it is used Castor beans are processed throughout the world to make castor oil. Ricin is part of the wast ...

Ricin: Technical Background and Potential Role in Terrorism February 4, 2004 Dana Shea, Frank Gottren CRS On February 2, 2004, the deadly toxin ricin was detected in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. Ricin, Derived from castor beans, has been identified as a potential bioweapon.. Ricin is extremely toxic by ingestion, inhalation and injection, causing organ damage that can lead to death. While research continues on new therapies and vaccines against ricin exposure, no approved treatmen ...

Sandia Decon Formulation for Mitigation and Decontamination of Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents Chemical Toxins, and Biological Pathogens Overview December 2003 Sandia National Laboratories Technology Need A complete national program for protection against the chemical and biological warfare (CBW) threat must include elements for rapid response to such a threat. In the event of a domestic CBW attack, technologies to quickly decontaminate the area are necessary for two main reaso ...