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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 11, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA508431
Entities
People
- Larry Williams
- Michael J. Quinn Jr.
- William S. Eck
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine