BETA-PROPIOLACTONE VAPOR DECONTAMINATION

Abstract

Although beta-propiolactone (BPL) is an effective vapor-phase decontaminant for enclosed areas, some problems were encountered in its use. Adequate air circulation during BPL dissemination could eliminate most of these problems. It is recommended that, when decontaminating the ordinary building or laboratory, the amount of BPL sprayed be changed from the previously suggested 1 gal/16,000 cubic ft of space to 1 gal/25,000 cubic ft. The use of aqueous BPL solutions and thermal-type generators is not recommended.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 27, 1966
Accession Number
AD0645674

Entities

People

  • David R. Spiner
  • Lee M. Buchanan
  • Robert K. Hoffman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Boiling Point
  • Decontamination
  • Dispensers
  • Evaporation
  • Generators
  • High Temperature
  • Humidity
  • Hydrolysis
  • Lactones
  • Liquids
  • Propiolactones
  • Spores
  • Vapor Phases
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Vapors
  • Water

Readers

  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space