Domestic Preparedness Program: Sarin (GB) and Distilled Sulfur Mustard (HD) Vapor Challenge Testing of Commercial Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Abstract

Results of performance testing of six National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health approved commercial self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) facepiece designs are described. A series of tests was performed to determine sarin (GB) and distilled sulfur mustard (HD) vapor breakthrough of SCBA facepieces using manikin head form and simulated breathing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA422967

Entities

People

  • Aaron M. Hyre
  • Lee E. Campbell
  • Raymond R. Lins

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Domestic
  • First Responders
  • Occupational Safety And Health
  • Performance Tests
  • Public Health
  • Respiration
  • Safety
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Materials Science