Chemical Warfare Agent Decontaminant Solution Using Quaternary Ammonium Complexes

Abstract

A chemical warfare agent decontamination solution made up of about 20% of a quaternary ammonium complex containing benzyltrimethylammonium chloride and benzyltriethylammonium chloride and about 20% by weight of an oxidizer, dissolved in a solvent, such as water or glycol, is provided. This solution is a noncorrosive, nontoxic, nonflammable decontaminant, which may also be used to neutralize organophosphorus agricultural chemicals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 11, 1997
Accession Number
ADD018754

Entities

People

  • Donald T. Crounce

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acids
  • Albumins
  • Alcohols
  • Amines
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Chlorides
  • Decontamination
  • Glycols
  • Hydrogen
  • Inhibition
  • Inhibitors
  • Nerve Agents
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry