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 ...

As an incendiary weapon, white phosphorus burns fiercely and can set cloth, fuel, ammunition and other combustibles on fire, and cause serious burns or death.

"In each case, when white phosphorus is used in densely populated areas, this is associated with the risk of very serious burns and suffering (for civilians) for the rest of their lives ...