Novel Fabric Containing Microcapsules of Chemical Decontaminants Encapsulated within Semipermeable Polymers.

Abstract

The invention concerns novel clothing fabrics containing microcapsules in a resin finish comprising reactive chemical decontamination agents encapsulated within a semipermeable polymer which is selectively permeable to toxic chemical agents but impermeable to the decontamination agents, thereby allowing the toxic chemicals to diffuse into the microcapsules where they undergo irreversible detoxifying chemical reactions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 13, 1979
Accession Number
ADD006506

Entities

People

  • Donald R. Cowsar

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Clothing
  • Decontamination
  • Encapsulation
  • Fabrics
  • Inventions
  • Materials
  • Microcapsules

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.