CHLOROPICRIN LEAKAGE TEST OF THE M17 PROTECTIVE MASK EQUIPPED WITH DRINKING AND RESUSCITATION DEVICES WORN BY VOLUNTEERS

Abstract

A modified form of the M-17 Protective Mask, called the E-13R13 Protective Mask, and equipped with the E-49 drinking and E-50 resuscitation devices, was tested on 6 volunteers for leakages in chloropicrin vapor. Six volunteers serving as controls wore the standard M-17 Protective Mask. All men wore the M-6 hood over the mask. Each exposure lasted for 12 to 15 min per day for 4 days. A variety of light exercises was carried out during each exposure. The subjects wearing the E-49 device connected the drinking tube to a canteen and drank water. After completion of this test the E-50 resuscitation device was connected to the mask, and a small rubber balloon was inflated. Three leaks were observed: two during connection of the resuscitation tube to the mask when the outlet valve was accidentally disturbed; the third leak was due to improper adjustment of the head harness on one mask. No control M-17 mask leaked.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0474389

Entities

People

  • Fred W. Oberst
  • Norman B. Billups

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Drinking Water
  • Experimental Data
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Heat Pipes
  • Masks
  • National Security
  • Protective Masks
  • Resuscitation
  • Tubes
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Volunteers

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