Fuel Fire Tests of Polytetra-Fluoroethylene Anti-Exposure Suits

Abstract

Three anti-exposure suits fabricated of Nomex and PTFE when exposed to a fuel fire of JP-4 for seconds, did not burn, on self-extinguished returning a protective barrier to the potential wearer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 28, 1983
Accession Number
ADA140038

Entities

People

  • George H. Kydd
  • Gregory K. Askew

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Clothing
  • Engineering
  • Exposure Suits
  • Fabrics
  • Fire Protection
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Human Factors Engineering
  • Materials
  • Protective Equipment
  • Test Methods
  • Textiles
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.