Environmental Health Assessment for Pyrotechnic Perchlorate Elimination/Mitigation Program for M118/M119 Simulators

Abstract

The Army EQT Ordnance Environmental Program (OEP) is dedicated to funding replacements for substances causing environmental and/or occupational risks to health. As part of this program, each work unit is evaluated for environmental and occupational health impacts. The primary purpose of this work unit (PYRO 06-08) is to eliminate potassium perchlorate from the flash composition of the formulations for the M118 and M119 simulators. These simulators are used in training to produce illumination or create a high-pitched whistle. The proposed formulations have successfully removed perchlorate from the mixtures, resulting in much more environmentally-friendly devices. The current formulations for the M118 and M119 simulators should continue in development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 11, 2009
Accession Number
ADA508431

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  • Larry Williams
  • Michael J. Quinn Jr.
  • William S. Eck

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  • United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

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