| abstract |
Methods and compositions for decontaminating exposed surfaces or spaces which may be contaminated with chemical and biological warfare agents and the like are disclosed. The contaminants can be chemical warfare agents, industrial pollutants, pesticides, toxins and the like. For decontamination, a contaminated surface or space is contacted with an aerosol comprising a decontaminating agent, and subsequently or simultaneously, the decontaminated surface or space is contacted with an aerosol comprising a decontaminating agent antagonist. In particular, self-inactivating aerosols are disclosed. |