Domestic Preparedness: Phase 2 Sarin Vapor Challenge and Corn Oil Protection Factor (PF) Testing of Commercial Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Systems and Cartridges

Abstract

Results of performance testing of commercial powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) systems and cartridges are described. Three series of tests were performed: breakthrough time determinations of cartridges against Sarin (GB), GB vapor penetration determination of entire PAPR systems using manikin headform and simulated breathing, and cornoil protection factor determinations of PAPR systems using human subjects. Results indicate that cartridges provide complete penetration resistance against 200 mg/m3 GB challenge concentrations for 60 minutes, but that unacceptably high levels of GB vapor and corn oil aerosol may penetrate into the breathing zone of the PAPRs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA440654

Entities

People

  • Alex G. Pappas
  • Lee E. Campbell
  • Ray Lins

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Detectors
  • Domestic
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • First Responders
  • Flow Rate
  • Gb Agent
  • Oils
  • Performance Tests
  • Plant Oils
  • Resistance
  • Respiration
  • Respirators
  • Test Methods

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering