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 NIOSH approved commercial self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) face piece designs are described. A series of tests was performed to determine Sarin (GB) and distilled sulfur mustard vapor breakthrough of SCBA face pieces using manikin head form and simulated breathing.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA440427

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analyzers
  • Breathing Apparatus
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Domestic
  • Performance Tests
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Equipment
  • Respiration
  • Respirators
  • Security
  • Test Methods
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.