Concentrated formulations and methods for neutralizing chemical and biological toxants
US6723890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S588/901
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A formulation and method of making and using that neutralizes the adverse health effects of both chemical and biological toxants, especially chemical warfare (CW) and biological warfare (BW) agents. The aqueous formulation is non-toxic and non-corrosive and can be delivered as a long-lasting foam, spray, or fog. The formulation includes solubilizing compounds that serve to effectively render the CW or BW toxant susceptible to attack, so that a nucleophillic agent can attack the compound via a hydrolysis or oxidation reaction. The formulation can kill up to 99.99999% of bacterial spores within one hour of exposure.
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