Prototype Scale Development of an Environmentally Benign Yellow Smoke Hand-Held Signal Formulation Based on Solvent Yellow 33

Abstract

We report herein the development of an environmentally benign yellow smoke formulation aimed to replace the environmentally hazardous mixture currently specified for the U.S. Army's M194 yellow smoke hand-held signal. Static ignition test measurements have identified a replacement candidate that generates a robust fountain of yellow smoke, burning for 15 s from a consolidated cardboard tube configuration. This new formulation meets the burn time parameters outlined in the military requirement and is composed entirely of dry, powdered, solid ingredients without the need for solvent-based binders. In addition, this formulation was found to have relatively low sensitivity to impact, friction, and electrostatic discharge.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 2013
Accession Number
ADA591194

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  • Anthony P. Shaw
  • Gary Chen
  • Jared D Moretti
  • Jesse J Sabatini
  • Karl D. Oyler
  • Robert A. Gilbert Jr.

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  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
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  • Stearic Acid
  • United States

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