Risk Assessment for Acute Exposure to Pyrogen: A Pyrotechnically-Generated Fire Extinguishing Aerosol
Abstract
Pyrotechnically generated fire extinguishing aerosols represent an alternative to halon fire extinguishers in enclosed spaces. This study reviewed existing literature on one specific type (Pyrogen) and assessed the potential health risks associated with a short-term (15 min) exposure to a Pyrogen discharge. A fairly extensive study of vapor phase components by the Russian Academy of Science suggested that concentrations of potentially hazardous gases were generally below levels of concern. However, ammonia and N2 may pose some concern because concentrations exceeded recognized short-term exposure limits. Specific composition of the hydrocarbons produced also merit further study as they may or may not represent an additional inhalation risk. Concentrations of solid phase particulates generated by Pyrogen appear to be well below any levels of concern given their reported chemical composition.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 11, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA428944
Entities
People
- Edgar Kimmel
- Jonathan W. Kaufman
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center