Domestic Preparedness Program: Phase 2 Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Commercial Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges

Abstract

Results of performance testing of commercial powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) systems and cartridges are described. Three series of tests were performed: (1) breakthrough time determinations of cartridges against Sarin (GB); (2) GB vapor penetration determination of entire PAPR systems using manikin headform and simulated breathing; and (3) corn-oil protection factor determinations of PAPR systems using human subjects. Results indicate that cartridges provide complete penetration resistance against 200 mg/m(3) GB challenge concentrations for 60 min, but unacceptably high levels of GB vapor and corn oil aerosol may penetrate into the breathing zone of the PAPRs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA416798

Entities

People

  • Alex G. Pappas
  • Lee E. Campbell
  • Ray Lins

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Domestic
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • First Responders
  • Flow Rate
  • Gb Agent
  • Nerve Agents
  • Particles
  • Plant Oils
  • Respirators
  • Test Facilities
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Materials Science