Syria further asserts that these pollutants, combined with the presence of organics (particularly phthalic esters, n paraffins and alkyl IPA) in the external patinas, are evidence of pollution caused by burning oil and, therefore, probably a consequence of Iraq's invasion and occupation of Kuwait.

Global drug testing capacities have been extended through the development of new precursor field tests, now being used successfully by Afghan forces for the identification of not only drugs and acetic anhydride, but also other non controlled substances used in the processing of heroin.