Environmentally Benign Colored Smoke Formulations - M18 Red/Violet Smoke Grenades (G950/G955)

Abstract

The project addresses Army Environmental Requirements and Technology Assessments requirement (AERTA) PP-3-02-4 and Environmentally Sustainable Energetics Workshop List of Concerns PGP-09-02 for the removal of sulfur and hazardous dyes from current formulations. New formulations will replace the sulfur based red and violet M18 formulations for all future production. Justification: AERTA requirement Impact: Without change to the formulation, User will continue to be exposed to potention inhalation hazard.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
56b852bffa6fb48f155ed619a06faf83

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Chemistry (specifically Chemical Fluorescence)
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.

Related Documents