Domestic Preparedness Program: Sarin (GB) and Mustard (HD) Challenge and Protection Factor (PF) Testing of the Essex Plus 10 Escape Hood

Abstract

An escape hood was tested to assess its capability to protect in a chemical warfare (CW) agent environment. Sarin and mustard vapor tests were performed, and there were breakthroughs during the 65-min tests. The hood was also tested to assess its ability to protect the wearer from an aerosolized threat. Human test subjects donned the hoods and entered a corn oil aerosol chamber. Tests were halted due to subjects experiencing claustrophobia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA429247

Entities

People

  • Adam D. Seiple
  • Lee E. Campbell

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Domestic
  • Environment
  • Leak Detectors
  • Oils
  • Plant Oils
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Fixtures
  • Test Methods
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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