Reactive decontamination formulation
US6569353B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62D2101/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a universal decontamination formulation and method for detoxifying chemical warfare agents (CWA's) and biological warfare agents (BWA's) without producing any toxic by-products, as well as, decontaminating surfaces that have come into contact with these agents. The formulation includes a sorbent material or gel, a peroxide source, a peroxide activator, and a compound containing a mixture of KHSO5, KHSO4 and K2SO4. The formulation is self-decontaminating and once dried can easily be wiped from the surface being decontaminated. A method for decontaminating a surface exposed to chemical or biological agents is also disclosed.
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