Demonstration of the Replacement of the Dyes and Sulfur in the M18 Red and Violet Smoke Grenades

Abstract

This report covers the results of the prototyping, limited production of red and violet smoke grenades and the toxicity testing of the current and prototype violet smoke grenades. This prototyping and limited production included the substitution of the sulfur with sugar (Fuels) and the substitution of the Disperse Red 9 and DDA with Disperse Red 11 and Terephthalic Acid. The toxicity testing including the testing of the current violet smoke grenade and the prototype violet smoke grenade. Red smoke grenades failed the testing phase of the limited production and were dropped from further testing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 2008
Accession Number
ADA608283

Entities

People

  • Howard M. Beardsley
  • Jeffrey Bergmann
  • Kimberly Watts
  • Mark L. Springer
  • Tamera Rush

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology