TEST OF HEAT LOAD IMPOSED BY CLOTHING TREATED TO REPEL INSECTS AND ARACHNIDS

Abstract

Studies were performed on the physiological heat load of a new insect repellent herringbone twill uniform. Preliminary investigations had shown that the benzyl benzoate, vinylite resin impregnation submitted for test was effective and resisted laundering. It was the purpose of this study to determine whether or not this impregnation imposed a heat load on troops wearing the garment in hot environments. Conclusions: Herringbone twill uniforms impregnated with 5% benzyl benzoate and 5% vinylite resin do not impose any greater heat load on acclimatized men than ordinary herringbone twill. Tests were performed in both hot dry (D.B. 120F., W.B. 86F, R.H. 26%) and hot humid (D.B. 88F., W.B. 84F., R.H. 85%) environments. All of the subjects complained of skin irritation produced by the new impregnated fatigues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 27, 1945
Accession Number
AD0652273

Entities

People

  • Steven M. Horvath
  • Walter B. Shelley

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Benzoates
  • Biomedical Research
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Clothing
  • Combinatorial Analysis
  • Environment
  • Heart Rate
  • Impregnation
  • Insect Repellents
  • Irritation
  • Photographs
  • Physical Fitness
  • Rodent Control
  • Saline Solution
  • Sodium Compounds
  • Wet Bulb Temperature
  • Wind Velocity

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  • Polymer Science and Engineering.