Domestic Preparedness Program Evaluation of the Nextteq Civil Defense Kit (TRADEMARK) Against Chemical Warfare Agents Summary Report

Abstract

This report characterizes the chemical warfare (CW) agent detection characteristics of the commercially available NEXTTEQ Civil Defense Kit TM. The kit uses colorimetric detection tubes to detect the presence or absence of chemical warfare agents. The system was tested against HD, GB, and GA vapor under various conditions. This report provides the emergency responders concerned with CW agent detection and verification an overview of the capabilities of the Civil Defense Kit D TM.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA440851

Entities

People

  • John M. Baranoski
  • Robin L. Matthews
  • Terri L. Longworth

Organizations

  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Civil Defense
  • Cyanides
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Emergencies
  • Field Tests
  • First Responders
  • Homeland Defense
  • Nerve Agents
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Business Analytics
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.