M18 Smoke Grenade Dye
Abstract
Smoke Grenade Dyes are a key component of the M18 Color Smoke Hand Grenades (Green, Yellow, Red, Violet) and are among items at risk for future production. The M18 Smoke Grenade is an enabler to Soldier Lethality as it provides the Warfighter with a multi-functional capability that provides both effective marking and screening allowing the Unit to be more efficient and effective in combat operations. The anthraquinone-based intermediates necessary for dye production are foreign-sourced (non- National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB)) and there are no alternative dye formulations identified to date. This effort seeks to prove out a pilot-scale process to synthesize the necessary intermediates that could lead to a dye producer within the NTIB. This will increase availability dyes necessary for production thereby increasing readiness for the warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 684bee1e213fae059acf01b9d7b65bc3