Process for decontaminating military nerve and blister agents
US4784699A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 1987 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62D2101/28
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a process for decontaminating military nerve agents and blister agents. The process involves contacting the nerve agent and blister agent, particularly clothing and other items contaminated therewith, with gaseous ozone or chlorine dioxide, whereby the agents are oxidized to non-toxic products and thereby decontaminated rapidly, e.g. within a few minutes. The treatment with ozone or chlorine dioxide does not seriously affect the mechanical properties of the contaminated materials, such as fabrics.
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