Development of a CB Resistant Durable, Flexible Hydration System
Abstract
A durable, flexible hydration system resistant to contamination by contact with VX, GD, and HD chemical agents, as well as damage by the decontaminants sodium hypochlorite and DS-2 is being developed for aviator use. Decisions have been made regarding the often conflicting concerns of water potability and protection from chemical agents in compliant polymeric materials. Water potability and health concerns dictate the use of high purity thermoplastic resins with very limited use of lubricants, accelerators, antioxidants, and plasticizers. Flexible chemically resistant applications demand the use of highly crosslinked, permeation resistant, plasticized elastomers or thermosets. By using multilayer laminated and unlaminated polymer composites, as well as closely examining permeation properties, a balance has been reached to meet these conflicting requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA436077
Entities
People
- Frank T. Zeller
- John W. Bulluck
- Michael L. Dingus
- Peyton W. Hall