Toxin-A

Toxin-A is a potent biological weapon that was made by the scientists aboard the Von Braun. It works by directly attacking annelid tissue upon contact, hence why it was used to clear the elevator shaft of annelid overgrowth. There are five vials of Toxin-A (of which only four are required to progress to the next deck) that are available only in the Hydroponics Deck.

Analysis
Toxin-A is stored in a highly pressurized vessel due to it quickly evaporating at standard conditions. It is recommended that it is inserted into an environment control panel immediately upon opening for maximum effect. The toxin is notably non-toxic to humans as it is just an inverted protein, which a scientist on the Von Braun discovered is toxic to annelids. Toxin-A must be first Researched before it can be used.

Researching this item requires Research skill level 1. Two containers of Antimony (Sb) and one of Vanadium (V) are required in the process.

Trivia

 * This item can be studied without learning any Research skill if a charged LabAssistant™ Implant is equipped.
 * Moreover, it is possible to analyze the item at the speed of Research skill level 2, while it's still at level 0! This trick is performed by equipping the LabAssistant™, starting the research and then unequipping the Implant. Furthermore, the Implant's energy storage will not be consumed if the trick is done fast enough.