Detoxification of War Gas Identification Sets Containing Charcoal Impregnated with Chemical Agent
Abstract
The report represents an initial effort to detoxify war gas identification sets with agent adsorbed on charcoal. This test involved a small pilot operation in which 31 bottles of agent on charcoal were added to 9.4 gallons of MEA in a 15-gallon drum. The procedure involved rolling the drum twice a day for 1 hour. This lasted for 8 days, at which time the necessary DOT tests were run. The work performed indicates that the Navy sets and replacement sets (X-sets) can be detoxified with MEA to the extent necessary for shipment for ultimate disposal. The mustard concentration in the MEA after the 8 days was approximately 0.6 ppm. The resulting solution was classified via DOT test as a corrosive liquid, less than a class B poison.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA042499
Entities
People
- Steven J. Rosenberg
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center