Which type of chemical agent is known for causing burn injuries?

Blister agents are specifically designed to cause severe skin, eye, and respiratory tract injuries, making them notorious for inducing burn-like symptoms upon contact with the skin. These agents work by damaging tissues, leading to painful blisters that form similar to burns. When an individual is exposed to blister agents, the effects can manifest rapidly, often resulting in extensive tissue damage that necessitates medical attention.

Other types of chemical agents serve different purposes and do not primarily cause burn injuries. For instance, blood agents disrupt the body's ability to utilize oxygen at a cellular level, choking agents primarily affect the respiratory system leading to suffocation, and nerve agents interfere with the nervous system functions but do not typically cause thermal or chemical burns to the skin. Thus, blister agents stand out as the category associated with causing significant burn injuries.