The particles continue to burn unless deprived of atmospheric oxygen," it states in notes on the weapon. "These weapons are particularly nasty because white phosphorus continues to burn until it ...

White phosphorus is an incendiary agent that ignites when exposed to air. It can burn up to five thousand degrees Fahrenheit, ...

White phosphorus is a highly incendiary substance ... Upon exposure to oxygen, it ignites and produces dense white smoke, causing severe burns upon contact with skin. The use of white phosphorous ...

White phosphorus is also used to create smokescreens during the day, as it puts off a huge amount of smoke when it burns. It can ignite fast-burning, fast-spreading fires on the ground ...

Phosphorus munitions and their use White phosphorus ignites instantly upon contact with oxygen. The substance burns at an ...

TOKYO -- Japanese air conditioner giant Daikin Industries will stop manufacturing white phosphorus rounds for the Japan Self-Defense Forces, amid pressure from investors over humanitarian concerns ...