Programmatic Life Cycle Environmental Assessment for Smoke/Obscurants. Volume 1. Fog Oil, Diesel Fuels, and Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 200)

Abstract

Petroleum distillate type smoke/obscurants have been used extensively in the past and will continue to be used widely in the future. Their prime function is to obstruct the visual spectrum and conceal the movement of friendly troops in the battlefield. The environmental impacts associated with the use of these compounds for testing and training purposes have been reviewed and compiled in this report. Based on the toxicological data gathered and the regulatory aspects associated with the use of these smoke/obscurants it was concluded that this portion of the smoke program will not significantly affect the quality of the human environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134846

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  • Robert L. Muhly

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