Test Operations Procedure (TOP) 10-2-022A Chemical Vapor and Aerosol System-Level Testing of Chemical/Biological Protective Suits

Abstract

This TOP provides the standard for designing and conducting tests estimating penetration of chemical agent vapor and aerosol simulant through chemical/biological (CB) protective suit systems while the suits are worn. Methyl salicylate (MeS) is used to simulate a chemical agent vapor challenge. Nontoxic, fluorescent-tagged silica aerosol particles are used to simulate an aerosol chemical agent challenge. For the vapor tests, personal sampling devices (PSDs), such as passive absorbent devices, are used to monitor chemical concentration inside the suits. For the aerosol tests, a discussion is offered of the sampling methods used to determine aerosolized chemical concentration inside the suits. Test data are analyzed using a body region hazard analysis (BRHA) to provide an indication of the protection levels of the suit systems when exposed to vesicant or nerve chemical agents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 16, 2013
Accession Number
ADA597248

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Regions
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemistry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Joints (Anatomy)
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Test Methods

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  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Materials Science