Chemical Weapon - Unitary Versus Binary Weapons

Unitary Versus Binary Weapons

Unitary munitions are opposite of binary munitions which contain two, unmixed and isolated non-lethal chemicals. These do not react to produce lethal effects until mixed, usually just prior to battlefield use. In contrast, unitary weapons are lethal chemical munitions which produce a toxic result in their existing state. The majority of the chemical stockpile is unitary and most of it is stored in one-ton bulk containers.