The U. S. Army Reactive Topical Skin Protectant (rTSP): Challenges and Successes

Abstract

In 1994, the U. S. Army initiated a research effort towards an effective material that acts both as a protective barrier and as an active destructive matrix against chemical warfare agents (CWA). We report results on our preparation and evaluation of Reactive Topical Skin Protectants (rTSP's). These creams are composite materials consisting of a base material (TSP) and a reactive moiety. Using an established base of perfluorinated-polyether and peifluoropolyethylene solids we incorporated over 60 reactive components. Classes tested include organic polymers, organic/inorganic hybrid materials, polyoxometallates (POM's), enzymes, inorganic oxides, metal alloys and small molecules.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA395207

Entities

People

  • Erich K. Lehnert
  • Ernest H. Braue Jr.
  • Stephen T Hobson

Organizations

  • United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Composite Materials
  • Contracts
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Materials
  • Molecules
  • Nerve Agents
  • Organic Compounds
  • Polymers
  • Skin Diseases
  • Small Molecules
  • United States

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