U.S. Department of Justice

Office of Justice Programs

National Institute of Justice

Law Enforcement and Corrections Standards and Testing Program

National Institute of Justice

Guide for the Selection of Chemical and 

Biological Decontamination Equipment for 

Emergency First Responders

NIJ Guide 103–00

Volume II

October 2001
ABOUT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONS

STANDARDS AND TESTING PROGRAM

The Law Enforcement and Corrections Standards and Testing Program is sponsored by the Office of Science and

Technology of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), U.S. Department of Justice. The program responds to the

mandate of the Justice System Improvement Act of 1979, directed NIJ to encourage research and development to

improve the criminal justice system and to disseminate the results to Federal, State, and local agencies.

The Law Enforcement and Corrections Standards and Testing Program is an applied research effort that

determines the technological needs of justice system agencies, sets minimum performance standards for specific

devices, tests commercially available equipment against those standards, and disseminates the standards and the test

results to criminal justice agencies nationally and internationally.

The program operates through:

The Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Advisory Council (LECTAC), consisting of nationally

recognized criminal justice practitioners from Federal, State, and local agencies, which assesses technological needs

and sets priorities for research programs and items to be evaluated and tested.

The Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which

develops voluntary national performance standards for compliance testing to ensure that individual items of equipment

are suitable for use by criminal justice agencies. The standards are based upon laboratory testing and evaluation of

representative samples of each item of equipment to determine the key attributes, develop test methods, and establish

minimum performance requirements for each essential attribute. In addition to the highly technical standards, OLES

also produces technical reports and user guidelines that explain in nontechnical terms the capabilities of available

equipment.

The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC), operated by a grantee, which

supervises a national compliance testing program conducted by independent laboratories. The standards developed by

OLES serve as performance benchmarks against which commercial equipment is measured. The facilities, personnel,

and testing capabilities of the independent laboratories are evaluated by OLES prior to testing each item of equipment,

and OLES helps the NLECTC staff review and analyze data. Test results are published in Equipment Performance

Reports designed to help justice system procurement officials make informed purchasing decisions.

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U.S. Department of Justice

Office of Justice Programs

National Institute of Justice

Guide for the Selection of Chemical and Biological

Decontamination Equipment for Emergency First

Responders

NIJ Guide 103–00 Volume II

Dr. Alim A. Fatah1

John A. Barrett2

Richard D. Arcilesi, Jr.2

Dr. Kenneth J. Ewing2

Charlotte H. Lattin2

Michael S. Helinski2

Imran A. Baig2

Coordination by:

Office of Law Enforcement Standards

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

Prepared for:

National Institute of Justice

Office of Science and Technology

Washington, DC 20531

October 2001

This document was prepared under CBIAC contract number SPO–900–94–D–

0002 and Interagency Agreement M92361 between NIST and the Department

of Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).

 NCJ 189725

 

1National Institute of Standards and Technology, Office of Law Enforcement Standards.

2Battelle Memorial Institute.
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National Institute of Justice

Sarah V. Hart

Director

The authors wish to thank Ms. Kathleen Higgins of the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) for programmatic support and for numerous valuable discussions concerning

the contents of this document. Mr. Bill Haskell of SBCCOM, Ms. Laurel O’Conner of

SBCCOM, Ms. Priscilla S. Golden of General Physics, and Mr. Todd Brethauer representing the

Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) also reviewed the document and provided numerous

useful comments. In addition, the authors want to acknowledge and thank the emergency first

responders who reviewed the document and responded with positive and helpful comments:

Battalion Chief Wes Thomas of the Downers Grove (Illinois) Fire Department,

Lieutenant Richard Parker of the Boston Fire Department, and Sergeant Michael Waser of the

New York City Police Department.

We wish to acknowledge the Interagency Board (IAB) for Equipment Standardization and

Interoperability. The IAB (made up of government and first responder representatives) was

commissioned by the Attorney General of the United States in conjunction with the Department

of Defense’s Director of Military Support. The IAB was established to ensure equipment

standardization and interoperability and to oversee the research and development of advanced

technologies to assist first responders at the State and local levels in establishing and maintaining

a robust crisis and consequence management capability.3

We also sincerely thank all vendors who provided us with information about their products.

The technical effort to develop this guide was conducted

under Interagency Agreement 94–IJ–R–004,

Project No. 99–060–CBW.

This guide was prepared by the Office of Law Enforcement

Standards (OLES) of the National Institute of Standards

and Technology (NIST) under the direction of

Dr. Alim A. Fatah, Program Manager for

Chemical Systems and Materials, and

Kathleen M. Higgins, Director of OLES.

 

3The Marshall Convention, Standardized Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Response Force Equipment and InterOperability,

2 to 4 November 1999.
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FOREWORD

The Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) of the National Institute of Standards and

Technology (NIST) furnishes technical support to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) program to

support law enforcement and criminal justice in the United States. OLES’s function is to develop

standards and conduct research that will assist law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in the

selection and procurement of quality equipment.

OLES is: (1) subjecting existing equipment to laboratory testing and evaluation, and (2) conducting

research leading to the development of several series of documents, including national standards,

user guides, and technical reports.

This document covers research conducted by OLES under the sponsorship of NIJ. Additional

reports as well as other documents are being issued under the OLES program in the areas of

protective clothing and equipment, communications systems, emergency equipment, investigative

aids, security systems, vehicles, weapons, and analytical techniques and standard reference

materials used by the forensic community.

Technical comments and suggestions concerning this guide are invited from all interested parties.

They may be addressed to the Office of Law Enforcement Standards, National Institute of Standards

and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8102, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8102.

Sarah V. Hart, Director

National Institute of Justice
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD..................................................................................................................................iii

COMMONLY USED SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS .....................................................vii

ABOUT THIS REPORT.................................................................................................................ix

1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1

2. MARKET SURVEY...........................................................................................................3

2.1 Past Market Survey........................................................................................................3

2.2 Identification of New Equipment...................................................................................3

2.3 Vendor Contact..............................................................................................................3

3. DATA FIELDS.......................................................................................................................5

3.1 General Category...........................................................................................................5

3.2 Operational Parameters Category..................................................................................6

3.3 Physical Parameters Category........................................................................................8

3.4 Logistical Parameters Category.....................................................................................8

3.5 Special Requirements Category...................................................................................10

APPENDIX A––REFERENCES................................................................................................A–1

APPENDIX B––INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER........................................................................................................................... B–1

APPENDIX C––INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT NAME.........................C–1

APPENDIX D––INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

NAME................................................................................................................................D–1

APPENDIX E––DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT DATA SHEETS ...............................E–1
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COMMONLY USED SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A ampere H Hour Ω ohm

ac alternating current Hf high frequency p. page

AM amplitude modulation Hz Hertz Pa pascal

cd candela i.d. inside diameter pe probable error

cm centimeter In Inch pp. pages

CP chemically pure IR Infrared ppm parts per million

c/s cycle per second J Joule qt quart

d day L Lambert rad radian

dB decibel L Liter rf radio frequency

dc direct current Lb Pound rh relative humidity

°C degree Celsius Lbf pound-force s second

°F degree Fahrenheit Lbf†in pound-force inch SD standard deviation

dia diameter Lm Lumen sec. section

emf electromotive force Ln logarithm (base e) SWR standing wave ratio

eq equation μ Micron uhf ultrahigh frequency

F farad Min Minute UV ultraviolet

fc footcandle Mm Millimeter V volt

fig figure Mo Month vhf very high frequency

FM frequency modulation Mph miles per hour W watt

ft foot M/s meter per second λ wavelength

ft/s foot per second N Newton wk week

g acceleration N†m newton meter wt weight

g gram Nm Nanometer yr year

gal gallon No. Number

H henry o.d. outside diameter

area=unit2 (e.g., ft2, in2, etc.); volume=unit3 (e.g., ft3, m3, etc.)

ACRONYMS SPECIFIC TO THIS DOCUMENT

BW Biological Warfare MDS Modular Decontaminating System

CARC Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings NFPA National Fire Protection Association

CB Chemical and Biological NIJ National Institute of Justice

CW Chemical Warfare OWR Odenwald-Werke Rittersbach

DAP Decontaminating Apparatus PPE Personal Protection Equipment

DEDAS Decontamination Emulsion Direct Application PSI Pounds per Square Inch

DETA Diethylenetriamine RFAS Russian Federation and Associated States

DPG Dugway Proving Grounds RSDL Reactive Skin Decontaminant Lotion

DS2 Decontaminating Solution 2 SCFM Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

EGME Ethylene Glycol Monomethylether SDK Skin Decontamination Kit

EOD Explosive Ordnance Disposal SS-GLCS Supersonic Gas/Liquid Cleaning System

HVS High Volume Sprayer STB Super Tropical Bleach

IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health TICs Toxic Industrial Chemicals

IAB Interagency Board TIMs Toxic Industrial Materials

LDS Liquid Decontaminant Soap TSWG Technical Support Working Group

NFPA National Fire Protection Association WPU Water Purification Unit

PREFIXES (See ASTM E380) COMMON CONVERSIONS

d Deci (10-1) da deka (10) 0.30480 m = 1 ft 4.448222 N = 1 lbf

c Centi (10-2) h hecto (102) 2.54 cm = 1 in 1.355818 J = 1 ft†lbf

m Milli (10-3) k kilo (103) 0.4535924 kg = 1 lb 0.1129848 N m = 1 lbf†in

μ Micro (10-6) M mega (106) 0.06479891g = 1 gr 14.59390 N/m = 1 lbf/ft

n Nano (10-9) G giga (109) 0.9463529 L = 1 qt 6894.757 Pa = 1 lbf/in2

p Pico (10-12) T tera (1012) 3600000 J = 1 kW†hr 1.609344 km/h = 1 mph

psi = mm of Hg x (1.9339 x 10-2)

mm of Hg = psi x 51.71

Temperature: T°C = (T°F –32)×5/9 Temperature: T°F = (T°C ×9/5)+32
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ABOUT THIS REPORT

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is the focal point for providing support to State and local

law enforcement agencies in the development of counterterrorism technology and standards,

including technology needs for chemical and biological defense. In recognizing the needs of

State and local emergency first responders, the Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES) at

the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working with NIJ, the Technical

Support Working Group (TSWG), the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command

(SBCCOM), and the Interagency Board, is developing chemical and biological defense

equipment guides. The guides will focus on chemical and biological equipment in areas of

detection, personal protection, decontamination, and communication. This document focuses

specifically on chemical and biological agent decontamination equipment and was developed to

assist the emergency first responder community in the evaluation and purchase of

decontamination equipment.

The long range plans are to: (1) subject existing decontamination equipment to laboratory

testing and evaluation against a specified protocol, and (2) conduct research leading to the

development of multiple series of documents, including national standards, user guides, and

technical reports. It is anticipated that the testing, evaluation, and research processes will take

several years to complete; therefore, NIJ has developed this initial guide for the emergency first

responder community, in order to facilitate their evaluation and purchase of decontamination

equipment.

In conjunction with this program, additional guides, as well as other documents, are being issued

in the areas of chemical agent and toxic industrial material detection equipment, biological agent

detection equipment, personal protective equipment, medical kits and equipment, and

communications equipment used in conjunction with protective clothing and respiratory

equipment.

This specific work is Volume II of the Guide for the Selection of Chemical and Biological

Decontamination Equipment for Emergency First Responders. It contains the information data

sheets that were used to support the decontamination equipment evaluation detailed in Volume I.

The compilation of data in Volume II is the result of the merger of several data acquisition

methods used independently by NIST and TSWG.

The information contained in this guide has been obtained through literature searches and market

surveys. The vendors were contacted multiple times during the preparation of this guide to

ensure data accuracy. In addition, the information is supplemented with test data obtained from

other sources (e.g., Department of Defense), if available. It should also be noted that the purpose

of this guide is not to provide recommendations, but rather to serve as a means to provide

information to the reader to compare and contrast commercially available decontamination

equipment. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes, or services by

trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its

endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The information
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and statements contained in this guide shall not be used for the purposes of advertising, nor to

imply the endorsement or recommendation of the United States Government.

With respect to information provided in this guide, neither the United States Government nor any

of its employees make any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to the

warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Further, neither the United

States Government nor any of its employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the

accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or process

disclosed.

Technical comments, suggestions, and product updates are encouraged from interested parties.

They may be addressed to the Office of Law Enforcement Standards, National Institute of

Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8102, Gaithersburg, MD 20899–8102. It is

anticipated that this guide will be updated periodically.

Questions relating to the specific devices included in this document should be addressed directly

to the proponent agencies or the equipment manufacturers. Contact information for each

equipment item included in this guide can be found in this volume (Vol. II).
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1. INTRODUCTION

This guide includes information intended to be useful to the emergency first responder

community in the selection of chemical and biological agent and toxic industrial material

decontamination techniques and equipment for different applications. This specific work,

Volume II of the Guide for the Selection of Chemical and Biological Decontamination

Equipment for Emergency First Responders, includes details on the 72 decontamination

equipment items that are referenced in Volume I.

The Guide for the Selection of Chemical and Biological Decontamination Equipment for

Emergency First Responders includes information intended to assist the emergency responder

community select decontamination equipment. Due to the large number of decontamination

equipment items identified for the guide, the guide is separated into two volumes. Volume I

serves as the selection tool, while Volume II serves as a repository for the decontamination

equipment data sheets.

This specific work represents Volume II of the Guide for the Selection of Chemical and

Biological Decontamination Equipment for Emergency First Responders. Volume II includes

three sections and five appendices. Section 1 is the introduction. Section 2 discusses the market

survey that was conducted to identify the 72 commercially available decontamination equipment

items. Section 3 provides a description of the 36 data fields that were identified for providing

information relating to the equipment. Appendix A lists the sources that were used in developing

this document. Appendix B sequentially indexes the equipment by decontamination equipment

identification number and includes the manufacturers. Appendix C alphabetically indexes the

equipment by decontamination equipment name. Appendix D alphabetically indexes the

decontamination equipment by the manufacturer names. Appendix E contains the data sheets for

each item of decontamination equipment.
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2. MARKET SURVEY

An extensive market survey was conducted to identify commercially available decontamination

equipment including the assessment of past market surveys, identification of new equipment, and

interaction with numerous equipment vendors. Section 2.1 provides a summary of the

assessment of previous market surveys. Section 2.2 provides the identification of new and

updated equipment, and section 2.3 provides a summary of information obtained through

interfacing with the vendors.

2.1 Past Market Survey

A previously conducted market survey (Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies,

Equipment and Projects) was reviewed during the development of this guide and is listed in

appendix A.

The review of this document resulted in the inclusion of approximately 55 decontamination

equipment items within this guide.

2.2 Identification of New Equipment

A variety of techniques were utilized to identify new decontamination equipment, including a

Commerce Business Daily (CBD) Announcement, literature searches, database searches, Internet

searches, technical conferences, and technical contacts. These techniques resulted in the

identification of 17 additional decontamination equipment items.

2.3 Vendor Contact

Vendors were contacted at two separate times in order to obtain additional information, as well

as to finalize their specific equipment data for inclusion in the guide. The first contact occurred

in the last quarter of 1999. Each of the vendors received a facsimile or an electronic mail

message containing the data sheets for their specific equipment item(s). They were asked to

identify missing data and certify the accuracy of the existing data.

The second contact was made during the first week of May 2000. Each vendor received a

facsimile or an electronic mail message that contained the data sheets for their specific

equipment item(s), the selection factors that were developed to assist with the selection and

purchase of the most appropriate equipment, and the results of the evaluation of the

decontamination equipment against the selection factors. The vendors were asked to review the

data sheets and tables for completeness and accuracy of the incorporated data.
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3. DATA FIELDS

Appendix D lists 72 commercially available chemical and biological (CB) agent

decontamination equipment items. Thirty-six data fields, as defined in this section, were used

for providing information relating to the decontamination equipment. It is important to note that

these data fields were developed using input from the emergency responder community.

The data fields are organized into five categories:

• General.

• Operational parameters.

• Physical parameters.

• Logistical.

• Special requirements.

The remainder of this section defines each of the 36 data fields by category.

3.1 General Category

The General Category includes the following nine data fields:

• Equipment name.

• ID #.

• Decontamination process.

• Applications.

• Application notes.

• Availability.

• Current user.

• Manufacturer.

• Source.

Each of these data fields is defined in more detail in the remainder of this section.

3.1.1 Equipment Name

The Equipment Name data field is used to identify the name of the piece of equipment.

3.1.2 ID #

The ID # data field is for identification purposes only.

3.1.3 Decontamination Process

The Decontamination Process identifies the process utilized by the decontamination equipment

(i.e., thermal, chemical, or physical). The field also indicates if the process provides contaminant

removal or detoxification.
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3.1.4 Applications

The Applications data field identifies whether the equipment should be used for personnel,

equipment, or infrastructure decontamination.

3.1.5 Application Notes

The Application Notes data field includes additional information to supplement the

decontamination process, phase, and application field. If the equipment is used for personnel

decontamination, an indication as to whether the equipment is for expedient or thorough

decontamination will be indicated (if known). If the equipment is identified for personnel

expedient decontamination, an indication as to whether it should be used for self/buddy, mass

casualty, or hospital decontamination will also be indicated (if known).

3.1.6 Availability

Availability refers to how readily available the equipment is (e.g., how long it takes to receive

equipment upon purchasing).

3.1.7 Current User

The Current User data field is used to identify organizations that are currently using the piece of

equipment.

3.1.8 Manufacturer

The Manufacturer data field contains the name of the company that developed the piece of

equipment and includes the address, telephone number, and point of contact (POC).

3.1.9 Source

The Source data field indicates where the equipment information was obtained. Potential

sources include past market surveys and Internet web sites.

3.2 Operational Parameters Category

The Operational Parameters Category includes the following six data fields:

• Chemical warfare agents decontaminated/neutralized.

• Biological warfare agents decontaminated/neutralized.

• Toxic industrial material decontaminated/neutralized.

• Decontaminant.

• Capacity/throughput.

• Set-up time.

Each of these data fields is defined in more detail in the remainder of this section.
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3.2.1 Chemical Warfare (CW) Agents Decontaminated/Neutralized

The Chemical Warfare (CW) Agents Decontaminated/Neutralized data field describes the ability

of the equipment to decontaminate or neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents. The most

common types of classic CW agents are the nerve and blister agents. Nerve agents include GA

(Tabun), GB (Sarin), GD (Soman), GF, and VX. Blister agents include H and HD (Sulfur

Mustards), HN (Nitrogen Mustard), and L (Lewisite).

3.2.2 Biological Warfare (BW) Agents Decontaminated/Neutralized

The Biological Warfare (BW) Agents Decontaminated/Neutralized data field describes the

ability of the equipment to decontaminate or neutralize BW agents. Examples of classical BW

agent types include bacteria (Anthrax), viruses (Q Fever), rickettsia (Typhus), and toxins

(Botulinum Toxin).

3.2.3 Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) Decontaminated/Neutralized

The Toxic Industrial Materials (TIMs) Decontaminated/Neutralized data field describes the

ability of the equipment to decontaminate or neutralize non-CW/BW agents. TIMs are used in a

variety of settings such as manufacturing facilities, maintenance areas, and storage areas. TIMs

are further characterized by using a high, medium, or low hazard index. Examples of TIMs are

ammonia, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, phosgene, and mineral acids (i.e., hydrochloric

acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, etc.).

3.2.4 Decontaminant

The Decontaminant data field includes the recommended decontaminant (e.g., water, sodium

hydroxide, and DS2) used by the piece of equipment.

3.2.5 Capacity/Throughput

Capacity/Throughput of a piece of equipment indicates the number of personnel, vehicles,

equipment, and shelters that can be decontaminated per hour.

3.2.6 Set-up Time

Set-up Time is the time required to conduct decontamination operations. This includes time for

setup, processing, and tear down.

3.3 Physical Parameters Category

Physical Parameters Category include the following three data fields:

• Size.

• Weight.

• Power requirements.
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Each of these data fields is defined in more detail in the remainder of this section.

3.3.1 Size

The Size data field indicates the external dimensions of the equipment.

3.3.2 Weight

The Weight data field indicates the total weight of the equipment in operational status.

3.3.3 Power Requirements

The Power Requirements data field includes the type of power (ac, dc, etc.) required to operate

the equipment.

3.4 Logistical Parameters Category

The Logistical Parameters Category includes the following 11 data fields:

• Consumables required.

• Maintenance required.

• Shelf life.

• Transportability.

• Durability.

• Environmental conditions.

• Environmental considerations.

• Resources.

• Unit cost.

• Maintenance cost.

• Warranty.

Each of these data fields is defined in more detail in the remainder of this section.

3.4.1 Consumables Required

The Consumables Required data field includes supplies that the equipment uses during operation

and storage. Examples of consumables are batteries, filters, sensors, compressed gases, etc.

3.4.2 Maintenance Required

The Maintenance Required data field includes the services and parts that are necessary to keep

the equipment at its peak operational readiness. This includes any parts needed during

preventative maintenance.
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3.4.3 Shelf Life

Shelf Life refers to the length of time a piece of equipment or decontaminant can be stored

before it needs to be replaced or replenished.

3.4.4 Transportability

The Transportability data field refers to the ability of the equipment to be transported including

any support equipment required to operate it.

3.4.5 Durability

Durability describes how rugged the equipment is, i.e., how well can the equipment withstand

rough handling and still operate.

3.4.6 Environmental Conditions

The Environmental Conditions data field indicates the type of environment required for the

equipment to operate optimally. For example, some equipment is designed to operate under

common environmental conditions (e.g., rain, snow, fog, etc.). Other equipment may require

more climate-controlled conditions.

3.4.7 Environmental Considerations

Environmental Considerations refers to the type of environmental issues that arise when using a

piece of decontamination equipment (e.g., waste disposal).

3.4.8 Resources

The Resources data field refers to the types of resources required to operate a piece of

decontamination equipment (e.g., manpower).

3.4.9 Unit Cost

The Unit Cost data field is the cost of the equipment, including the cost of all consumables and

support equipment.

3.4.10 Maintenance Cost

The Maintenance Cost data field is the cost needed to maintain and operate the equipment, which

is normally based on equipment usage rates.

3.4.11 Warranty

Warranty refers to the length of time a piece of equipment would be guaranteed by the

manufacturer.
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3.5 Special Requirements Category

The Special Requirements Category includes the following seven data fields:

• Operator skills required.

• Operator training required.

• Training available.

• Manuals available.

• Support equipment.

• Testing information.

• Applicable regulations.

Each of these data fields is defined in more detail in the remainder of this section.

3.5.1 Operator Skills Required

The Operator Skills Required data field refers to the level of education and training required for

the individual to operate the equipment.

3.5.2 Operator Training Required

The Operator Training Required data field refers to the amount of instruction time the operator

needs to become proficient in operating the equipment.

3.5.3 Training Available

The Training Available data field refers to training provided by the manufacturer.

3.5.4 Manuals Available

The Manuals Available data field indicates the types of manuals available from the manufacturer

(e.g., user manuals, training documentation, etc.).

3.5.5 Support Equipment

The Support Equipment data field includes any additional equipment required to operate the

primary unit.

3.5.6 Testing Information

The Testing Information data field includes data obtained from the manufacturer and other

sources regarding the equipment (e.g., validation testing).
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3.5.7 Applicable Regulations

The Applicable Regulations data field includes any Government and/or safety regulations that

may apply to the possession, use, storage, or disposal of a piece of equipment.
APPENDIX A––REFERENCES
A–1

APPENDIX A––REFERENCES

1. John A. Barrett, William M. Jackson, Imran A. Baig, Amy L. Coverstone, Craig E.

Harfield, Richard D. Arcilesi, James Butler, William Burton, and Charles W.

Williams, Jr, Wide Area Decontamination: CB Decontamination Technologies,

Equipment and Projects, Final Report, Chemical Warfare/Chemical Biological

Defense Information Analysis Center, Edgewood, MD, March 1999.

2. Armando S. Bevelacqua and Richard H. Stilp, Terrorism Handbook for Operational

Responders, Emergency Film Group, Edgartown, MA, January 1998.

3. Robert E. Hunt, Timothy Hayes, and Warren B. Carroll, Guidelines for Mass

Casualty Decontamination During a Terrorist Chemical Agent Incident, Battelle,

Columbus, OH, September 1999.

4. A.K. Stuempfle, D.J. Howells, S.J. Armour, and C.A. Boulet, International Task

Force 25: Hazard from Industrial Chemicals Final Report, Edgewood Research

Development and Engineering Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, AD–

B236562, ERDEC–SP–061, April 1998.

5. Responding to A Biological or Chemical Threat: A Practical Guide, U.S. Department

of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Washington, DC, 1996.

6. 2000 Emergency Response Guidebook, A Guidebook for First Responders During the

Initial Phase of a Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Incident, U.S. Department

of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, Tempest

Publishing, Alexandria, VA, January 2000.
APPENDIX B—INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
B–1

Index by Decontamination Equipment Identification Number

ID # Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer Page E-#

1 Skin Decontaminant Lotion Anachemia Canada Inc., Canada 1

2 K1-05 Standard Unit Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 3

3 K4-05 High Purity Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 5

4 Snow Motion Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 7

5 Decontamination Glove Booths Container Products Corporation, NC 9

6 HAL Series Crest Ultrasonics, NJ 11

7 The Optimum Console Crest Ultrasonics, NJ 13

8 Ice Gun Cryogenesis, OH 15

9 Cryogenesis Booth Cryogenesis, OH 17

10 Delta V-1 Dry Ice Surface Cleaning

System

Cryokinetics, KS 19

11 NBC-DEWDECON-PERS

Emergency Response Personnel

Decontamination Kit

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

21

12 NBC-DEWDECON-M

Decontaminant Mixer/Applicator

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

23

13 NBC-DEWDECON-2L DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

25

14 NBC- DEWDECON-3L

Decontamination Device

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

27

15 NBC-DEWDECON-20L

Decontamination Device

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

29

16 M17 Lightweight Decontamination

System, Sanator

Engineered Air Systems, Inc., MO 31

17 DECON Powder Glove GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

34

18 Personal Decontamination Kit GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

36

19 SDMS Sensitive Material

Decontamination System

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

38

20 Thorough Decontamination

System

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

40

21 Mobile Decon Pad HazDecon, OH 42

22 Mobile Laboratories HazDecon, OH 44

23 Portaflex CUPOLA

Decontamination Shelter

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 46
B–2

ID # Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer Page E-#

24 Portaflex Decontamination Shower

Series

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 48

25 Response and Decontamination

Unit

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 51

26 Blast Guard Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 53

27 First Responder's Blast Guard Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 56

28 First Responder's Surface Decon

Unit

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 58

29 CASCAD Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 60

30 COLPRO Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 62

31 Decon System for Sensitive

Materials (DSSM)

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

64

32 Field Shower System Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

66

33 Karcher Decojet-Trailer

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

68

34 Mediclean Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

70

35 Mobile Environmental Protection

Container

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

72

36 Karcher DT60 Decontamination Tent Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

74

37 Karcher SCS 1200 DE Lightweight

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

76

38 Karcher HDS 1200 EK High-Pressure

Steam Jet Cleaner Unit

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

78

39 Karcher Decont Jet 21 Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

80

40 Karcher DECOCONTAIN 3000

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

82
B–3

ID # Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer Page E-#

41 Karcher Decontamination Trailer Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

85

42 Karcher SCS 1800 DE

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

87

43 Karcher Decojet Decontamination

System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

89

44 Karcher DECOCONTAIN 1500

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

91

45 Karcher Mobile Field Laundry

CFL 60

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

94

46 Karcher C8-DADS Direct Application

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

96

47 Karcher Decont Tent Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

98

48 Karcher Portable Lightweight

Decontamination System DS 10

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

100

49 Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 60 E

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

102

50 Karcher MPDS MultiPurpose

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

104

51 Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 20

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

106

52 Karcher AEDA1 Decontamination

Equipment

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

108

53 Karcher M600 Decontaminant

Mixer

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

110

54 Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 112
B–4

ID # Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer Page E-#

55 Decon Hoop MITI Manufacturing, Inc., CO 114

56 SNL Decon Formulation Modec, Inc., CO 116

57 Reactive Skin Decontaminant

Lotion (RSDL)

O'Dell Engineering Ltd., Canada 118

58 Plychem DECAS W Casualty

Decontamination Unit

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom 120

59 PLYCHEM DPI Decontamination

Unit

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom 122

60 Modular Mass Casualty

Decontamination System

Reeves Manufacturing, Inc., MD 124

61 Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 1, Mark 1

Remploy Ltd., United Kingdom 126

62 Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 2, Mark 1

Richmond Packaging (UK) Ltd.,

United Kingdom

128

63 Hazmat Decon Shower RMC Medical, Inc., PA 130

64 Hazmat Decon Backboard RMC Medical, Inc., PA 132

65 Decontamination Apparatus,

Portable, DS2, ABC-M11

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA 134

66 M13 Portable Decontaminating

Apparatus (DAP)

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA 136

67 NBC6F Water Purification Unit

(WPU)

Stella-Meta, United Kingdom 138

68 Decontamination Kit, No. 2 Tradeways Ltd., MD 140

69 Decontamination Kit, Individual

Equipment: M295

Truetech, NY 142

70 TVI Quick-E WMD Decon Shower

Shelter

TVI Corporation, MD 144

71 TVI Quik-Kleen Mass

Decontamination System

TVI Corporation, MD 146

72 Zenon Advanced Double Pass Reverse

Osmosis Water Purification Unit

Zenon Environmental Systems Inc.,

Canada

148
APPENDIX C—INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION

EQUIPMENT NAME
C–1

Index by Decontamination Equipment Name

Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer ID # Page E-#

Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM 54 112

Blast Guard Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 26 53

CASCAD Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 29 60

COLPRO Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 30 62

Cryogenesis Booth Cryogenesis, OH 9 17

Decon Hoop MITI Manufacturing, Inc., CO 55 114

DECON Powder Glove GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

17 34

Decon System for Sensitive

Materials (DSSM)

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

31 64

Decontamination Apparatus,

Portable, DS2, ABC-M11

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA 65 134

Decontamination Glove Booths Container Products Corporation, NC 5 9

Decontamination Kit, No. 2 Tradeways Ltd., MD 68 140

Decontamination Kit, Individual

Equipment: M295

Truetech, NY 69 142

Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 1, Mark 1

Remploy Ltd., United Kingdom 61 126

Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 2, Mark 1

Richmond Packaging (UK) Ltd.,

United Kingdom

62 128

Delta V-1 Dry Ice Surface Cleaning

System

Cryokinetics, KS 10 19

Field Shower System Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

32 66

First Responder's Blast Guard Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 27 56

First Responder's Surface Decon

Unit

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. 28 58

HAL Series Crest Ultrasonics, NJ 6 11

Hazmat Decon Backboard RMC Medical, Inc., PA 64 132

Hazmat Decon Shower RMC Medical, Inc., PA 63 130

Ice Gun Cryogenesis, OH 8 15

K1-05 Standard Unit Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 2 3

K4-05 High Purity Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 3 5
C–2

Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer ID # Page E-#

Karcher AEDA1 Decontamination

Equipment

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

52 108

Karcher C8-DADS Direct Application

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

46 96

Karcher DECOCONTAIN 1500

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

44 91

Karcher DECOCONTAIN 3000

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

40 82

Karcher Decojet Decontamination

System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

43 89

Karcher Decojet-Trailer

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

33 68

Karcher Decont Jet 21 Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

39 80

Karcher Decont Tent Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

47 98

Karcher Decontamination Trailer Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

41 85

Karcher DT60 Decontamination Tent Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

36 74

Karcher HDS 1200 EK High-Pressure

Steam Jet Cleaner Unit

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

38 78

Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 60 E

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

49 102

Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 20

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

51 106
C–3

Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer ID # Page E-#

Karcher M600 Decontaminant

Mixer

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

53 110

Karcher Mobile Field Laundry

CFL 60

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

45 94

Karcher MPDS MultiPurpose

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

50 104

Karcher Portable Lightweight

Decontamination System DS 10

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

48 100

Karcher SCS 1200 DE Lightweight

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

37 76

Karcher SCS 1800 DE

Decontamination System

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

42 87

M13 Portable Decontaminating

Apparatus (DAP)

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA 66 136

M17 Lightweight Decontamination

System, Sanator

Engineered Air Systems, Inc., MO 16 31

Mediclean Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

34 70

Mobile Decon Pad HazDecon, OH 21 42

Mobile Environmental Protection

Container

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

35 72

Mobile Laboratories HazDecon, OH 22 44

Modular Mass Casualty

Decontamination System

Reeves Manufacturing, Inc., MD 60 124

NBC- DEWDECON-3L

Decontamination Device

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

14 27

NBC6F Water Purification Unit

(WPU)

Stella-Meta, United Kingdom 67 138

NBC-DEWDECON-20L

Decontamination Device

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

15 29
C–4

Decontamination Equipment Name Manufacturer ID # Page E-#

NBC-DEWDECON-2L DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

13 25

NBC-DEWDECON-M

Decontaminant Mixer/ Applicator

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

12 23

NBC-DEWDECON-PERS

Emergency Response Personnel

Decontamination Kit

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

11 21

Personal Decontamination Kit GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

18 36

Plychem DECAS W Casualty

Decontamination Unit

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom 58 120

PLYCHEM DPI Decontamination

Unit

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom 59 122

Portaflex CUPOLA

Decontamination Shelter

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 23 46

Portaflex Decontamination Shower

Series

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 24 48

Reactive Skin Decontaminant

Lotion (RSDL)

O'Dell Engineering Ltd., Canada 57 118

Response and Decontamination

Unit

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA 25 51

SDMS Sensitive Material

Decontamination System

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

19 38

Skin Decontaminant Lotion Anachemia Canada Inc., Canada 1 1

SNL Decon Formulation Modec, Inc., CO 56 116

Snow Motion Applied Surface Technologies, NJ 4 7

The Optimum Console Crest Ultrasonics, NJ 7 13

Thorough Decontamination

System

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

20 40

TVI Quick-E WMD Decon Shower

Shelter

TVI Corporation, MD 70 144

TVI Quik-Kleen Mass

Decontamination System

TVI Corporation, MD 71 146

Zenon Advanced Double Pass

Reverse Osmosis Water Purification

Unit

Zenon Environmental Systems Inc.,

Canada

72 148
APPENDIX D––INDEX BY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT

MANUFACTURER
D–1

Index by Decontamination Equipment Manufacturer

Manufacturer Equipment Name ID # Page E-#

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Decon System for Sensitive

Materials (DSSM)

31 64

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Field Shower System 32 66

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Decojet-Trailer

Decontamination System

33 68

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Mediclean 34 70

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Mobile Environmental Protection

Container

35 72

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher DT60 Decontamination Tent 36 74

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher SCS 1200 DE Lightweight

Decontamination System

37 76

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher HDS 1200 EK High-Pressure

Steam Jet Cleaner Unit

38 78

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Decont Jet 21 39 80

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher DECOCONTAIN 3000

Decontamination System

40 82

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Decontamination Trailer 41 85

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher SCS 1800 DE

Decontamination System

42 87

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Decojet Decontamination

System

43 89
D–2

Manufacturer Equipment Name ID # Page E-#

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher DECOCONTAIN 1500

Decontamination System

44 91

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Mobile Field Laundry

CFL 60

45 94

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher C8-DADS Direct Application

Decontamination System

46 96

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Decont Tent 47 98

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Portable Lightweight

Decontamination System DS 10

48 100

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 60 E

49 102

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher MPDS MultiPurpose

Decontamination System

50 104

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher Hot Air Generator

FB 20

51 106

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher AEDA1 Decontamination

Equipment

52 108

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company,

Germany

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Karcher M600 Decontaminant

Mixer

53 110

Anachemia Canada Inc., Canada Skin Decontaminant Lotion 1 1

Applied Surface Technologies, NJ K1-05 Standard Unit 2 3

Applied Surface Technologies, NJ K4-05 High Purity 3 5

Applied Surface Technologies, NJ Snow Motion 4 7

Container Products Corporation, NC Decontamination Glove Booths 5 9

Crest Ultrasonics, NJ HAL Series 6 11

Crest Ultrasonics, NJ The Optimum Console 7 13

Cryogenesis, OH Ice Gun 8 15

Cryogenesis, OH Cryogenesis Booth 9 17
D–3

Manufacturer Equipment Name ID # Page E-#

Cryokinetics, KS Delta V-1 Dry Ice Surface Cleaning

System

10 19

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

NBC-DEWDECON-PERS

Emergency Response Personnel

Decontamination Kit

11 21

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

NBC-DEWDECON-M

Decontaminant Mixer/ Applicator

12 23

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

NBC-DEWDECON-2L 13 25

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

NBC- DEWDECON-3L

Decontamination Device

14 27

DEW Engineering and Development

Ltd., Canada

NBC-DEWDECON-20L

Decontamination Device

15 29

Engineered Air Systems, Inc., MO M17 Lightweight Decontamination

System, Sanator

16 31

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

DECON Powder Glove 17 34

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

Personal Decontamination Kit 18 36

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

SDMS Sensitive Material

Decontamination System

19 38

GIAT Industries, France

U.S. Agent: CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

Thorough Decontamination

System

20 40

HazDecon, OH Mobile Decon Pad 21 42

HazDecon, OH Mobile Laboratories 22 44

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA Portaflex CUPOLA

Decontamination Shelter

23 46

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA Portaflex Decontamination Shower

Series

24 48

Hughes Safety Showers USA, VA Response and Decontamination

Unit

25 51

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. Blast Guard 26 53

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. First Responder's Blast Guard 27 56

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. First Responder's Surface Decon

Unit

28 58

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. CASCAD 29 60

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. COLPRO 30 62

Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet 54 112
D–4

Manufacturer Equipment Name ID # Page E-#

MITI Manufacturing, Inc., CO Decon Hoop 55 114

Modec, Inc., CO SNL Decon Formulation 56 116

O'Dell Engineering Ltd., Canada Reactive Skin Decontaminant

Lotion (RSDL)

57 118

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom Plychem DECAS W Casualty

Decontamination Unit

58 120

Plysu PLC, United Kingdom PLYCHEM DPI Decontamination

Unit

59 122

Reeves Manufacturing, Inc., MD Modular Mass Casualty

Decontamination System

60 124

Remploy Ltd., United Kingdom Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 1, Mark 1

61 126

Richmond Packaging (UK) Ltd.,

United Kingdom

Decontamination Kit, Personal

No. 2, Mark 1

62 128

RMC Medical, Inc., PA Hazmat Decon Shower 63 130

RMC Medical, Inc., PA Hazmat Decon Backboard 64 132

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA Decontamination Apparatus,

Portable, DS2, ABC-M11

65 134

Slate Enterprises, Inc., CA M13 Portable Decontaminating

Apparatus (DAP)

66 136

Stella-Meta, United Kingdom NBC6F Water Purification Unit

(WPU)

67 138

Tradeways Ltd., MD Decontamination Kit, No. 2 68 140

Truetech, NY Decontamination Kit, Individual

Equipment: M295

69 142

TVI Corporation, MD TVI Quick-E WMD Decon Shower

Shelter

70 144

TVI Corporation, MD TVI Quik-Kleen Mass

Decontamination System

71 146

Zenon Environmental Systems Inc.,

Canada

Zenon Advanced Double Pass Reverse

Osmosis Water Purification Unit

72 148
APPENDIX E––DECONTAMINATION

EQUIPMENT DATA SHEETS
E–1 ID # 1

DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT

General

Equipment Name Skin Decontaminant Lotion

ID# 1

Decontamination Process Chemical (neutralizes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Skin Decontaminant Lotion is used to decontaminate, on

contact, skin and personal equipment. The lotion, manufactured in

Canada by Anachemia, is currently in production. It employs

chemical (oxidation) technology and is effective against chemical

agents, such as mustard (H), nerve agents, and Lewisite (L). The

lotion is supplied in a sealed barrier material pouch, under a layer of

inert gas. Each pouch contains a towelette impregnated with 45 mL

of lotion. The pouches are supplied in sets of four and can be

opened while wearing gloves. Towelettes are wiped over the

contaminated area and then wiped off using another towelette. The

lotion should only be used on the skin and should not come in

contact with the eyes.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Anachemia Canada Inc.

P.O. Box 147

Lachine (Quebec), Canada H8S 4A7

514–489–5711 (Tel)

514–363–5281 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, HD, L

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified
E–2 ID # 1

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 6 L 6 W x 1.92 H (in)

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant packets

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions 14 °F to 122 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–3 ID # 2

General

Equipment Name K1-05 Standard Unit

ID# 2

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The K1-05, manufactured commercially in the U.S. by Applied

Surface Technologies, is designed to clean sensitive equipment.

The K1-05 employs mechanical technology (high-pressure carbon

dioxide), which uses carbon dioxide to remove micron and submicron particles from surfaces at high efficiencies and also removes

hydrocarbon-based contamination. The CO2 snow cleaning is

nondestructive and nonabrasive. The K1-05 unit addresses both the

general and critical cleaning problems. The unit comes with either

a 5 ft or 10 ft flexible stainless steel PTFE lined hose, a CGA320

cylindrical fitting, an on/off gun, an optional 0.5 μ stainless steel

filter, a 0 psi to 2000 psi pressure gauge, and two nozzles. One

nozzle is an FEP polymer, the other nozzle is stainless steel, and

both have 16 mm diameter orifices. A brass nozzle can also be

substituted for the stainless steel nozzle. A 24 V dc or a 120 V ac

solenoid control valve can be supplied in place of the on/off gun.

The standard units can also be equipped with the narrow 1/16 in

outer diameter by using either a 0.010, 0.020, or 0.030 thousandth

of an inch inner diameter tube.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Applied Surface Technologies

15 Hawthorne Drive

New Providence, NJ 07974

908–464–6675 (Tel)

908–464–7475 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified
E–4 ID # 2

-High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Carbon dioxide

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters Not specified

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements 24 V dc or 120 V ac

Logistical Parameters Not specified

Consumables Required Decontaminant, filter

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations The decontamination process leaves no residue on the surface of the

item nor does it produce any chemical waste.

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements Not specified

Operator Skills Requirements Not specified

Operator Training Requirements Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–5 ID # 3

General

Equipment Name K4-05 High Purity

ID# 3

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The K4-05 high purity unit is also designed to clean sensitive

equipment. This system employs mechanical technology (highpressure carbon dioxide), which uses carbon dioxide to remove

micron and sub-micron particles from surfaces at high efficiencies

and also removes hydrocarbon-based contamination. The carbon

dioxide snow cleaning is nondestructive and nonabrasive. The

process leaves no residue on the surface of the item nor does it

produce any chemical waste. The K4-05 unit addresses both the

general and critical cleaning problems. These units come with

either a 5 ft or 10 ft flexible stainless steel PTFE lined hose, a

CGA320 cylindrical fitting, two nozzles, and a 0.01 μ filter. All

fittings for this unit are compression fittings as opposed to NPT

fittings. An electro-polished 24 V dc or 120 V ac solenoid valve

(with compression fittings) can be substituted for the 90° on/off

valve.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Applied Surface Technologies

15 Hawthorne Drive

New Providence, NJ 07974

908–464–6675 (Tel)

908–464–7475 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–6 ID # 3

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Cleaning solution

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations The decontamination process leaves no residue on the surface of the item nor

does it produce any chemical waste.

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–7 ID # 4

General

Equipment Name Snow Motion

ID# 4

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Snow Motion is a fully automated carbon dioxide snow

cleaning workstation used to clean sensitive and interior equipment.

It is commercially available in the U.S. Snow Motion is used to

clean laser filters, visible lenses, mirrors, wire bond pads, ceramics,

metals, and wafers. Contamination is lifted off the surface and

partially absorbed into the carbon dioxide stream. The Snow

Motion, if used for decontamination, would only remove the

contamination. An additional procedure would be necessary to

neutralize the agent. The station features four axis motion (x, y, z

rotary) with a user friendly programming interface. Cleaning

procedures can be saved as programs, which can be saved, recalled,

and later edited with a keyboard and display interface located on

front panel. The nozzle is made of stainless steel, which produces a

near sonic stream of carbon dioxide with a coaxial flow of nitrogen

to reduce moisture. Moisture will inhibit the cleaning process. The

system is also equipped with inline gas filters, which are fitted just

prior to the nozzles.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Applied Surface Technologies

15 Hawthorne Drive

New Providence, NJ 07974

908–464–6675 (Tel)

908–464–7475 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified
E–8 ID # 4

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Cleaning solution

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions 68 °F to 86 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–9 ID # 5

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Glove Booths

ID# 5

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes Container Products Corporation manufactures a series of

commercially available high-pressure decontamination booths. The

decontamination units are designed for the decontamination of hand

tools and other large heavy items. The booths employ mechanical

technology, and they disperse high-pressure water sprays over

contaminated equipment. The booths are made from stainless steel

and are equipped with a chemical solution injection system.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Container Products Corporation

P.O. Box 2767

Wilmington, NC 28406

910–392–6100 (Tel)

910–392–6778 (Fax)

email: cpc@c-p-c.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified
E–10 ID # 5

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Constructed of stainless steel

Environmental Conditions Water supply can be heated to a temperature range of 100 °F to

300 °F.

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–11 ID # 6

General

Equipment Name HAL Series

ID# 6

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The HAL Series is used to clean hospital instruments completely

before they are subjected to disinfection and sterilization. The HAL

Series is available commercially in the U.S. and is manufactured by

Crest Ultrasonics. The consoles are available in 11 gal, 15 gal, and

20 gal sizes. The systems are easily operated with a push of one

button. The systems can be used in conjunction with cleaning

solutions in order to obtain optimal cleaning efficiencies.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Crest Ultrasonics

Scotch Road

P.O. Box 7266

Trenton, NJ 08628

609–883–4000 (Tel)

609–883–6452 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, VX, D

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Fuller's Earth
E–12 ID # 6

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions 110 °F to 140 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–13 ID # 7

General

Equipment Name The Optimum Console

ID# 7

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Optimum Console is a versatile precision cleaning system. It is

commercially available in the U.S. and is manufactured by Crest

Ultrasonics. The system employs mechanical technology

(ultrasonic) and is available in aqueous or semi-aqueous process

versions. The system is made from rugged, stainless steel and is

available in 3, 4, or 5 stage wash station designs. Stand tank sizes

range from 10 L x 14 W x 10 D to 24 L x 36 W x 20 D (in) deep.

The three-station Optimum Console is a wash-rinse-dry system

designed for most general cleaning applications. The four-station

wash-rinse-rinse-dry system is ideal for precision cleaning

applications at the microscopic level. The five-station wash-washrinse-rinse-dry is configured for semi-aqueous cleaning

applications. The Ultrasonic Wash provides high intensity heated

ultrasonic wash. Filtered recirculation with overflow aids in

removing oil and particulate contaminants. The wash is followed

by a Heated Ultrasonic Rinse, which provides a two-stage reverse

flow cascade rinse with spray-over immersion, conserving space

and water usage. The last stage, the High Efficiency Recirculating

Hot Air Dryer, quickly dries parts using compressed air.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Crest Ultrasonics

Scotch Road

P.O. Box 7266

Trenton, NJ 08628

609–883–4000 (Tel)

609–883–6452 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–14 ID # 7

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Ambergard XE-555 Resin

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Variety

Weight Variety

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability The system is constructed from rugged stainless steel.

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–15 ID # 8

General

Equipment Name Ice Gun

ID# 8

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Ice Gun is designed to decontaminate sensitive and interior

equipment. The Ice Gun is commercially available in the U.S. and

is manufactured by Cryogenesis. The gun employs mechanical

technology (high-pressure carbon dioxide) with controlled air speed

allowing the dry ice to be accelerated to subsonic or supersonic

speeds (in excess of 1300 ft/s). The gun’s operating range is

between 40 psi and 350 psi and is able to be elevated 50 ft to 60 ft.

The ice pellets range from 100 μ to 1⁄4 in diameter.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Cryogenesis

2140–T Scranton Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44113

216–696–8797 (Tel)

216–696–8794 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated None

BW Agents Decontaminated None

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Decontaminant Solutions None

Capacity/Throughput Not specified
E–16 ID # 8

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 18 W x 26 L x 46 H (in)

Weight 200 lb

Power Requirements None - all pneumatic

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Compressed air @ 80 psi and 170 SCFM

100 lb/h to 200 lb/h of dry ice

Maintenance Repairs Required Very low maintenance

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Very portable

Durability To last 10 yr

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Operates at 108 dB

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $13.1K to $19K

Maintenance Cost $500/yr

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required High school

Operator Training Required 1 h to 2 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available Yes

Support Equipment Compressor and dry ice

Testing Information Yes, available from manufacturer

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–17 ID # 9

General

Equipment Name Cryogenesis Booth

ID# 9

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Cryogenesis Booth is a fully automated cleaning system that is

commercially available in the U.S. The system employs

mechanical technology (high-pressure carbon dioxide) to clean

equipment. The booth is equipped with an “x-y” translation and

rotation table coupled with a stationary ice gun. Contaminated

equipment is placed inside the booth on a table that rotates the

equipment around as the ice gun disperses ice pellets to clean the

equipment. Contaminated equipment is cleaned in one step. The

cleaning system is housed in a soundproof booth.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Cryogenesis

2140–T Scranton Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44113

216–696–8797 (Tel)

216–696–8794 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–18 ID # 9

Decontaminant Solutions Dry Ice

Capacity/Throughput 100 lb/h to 200 lb/h dry ice

Set-up Time 30 min

Physical Parameters

Size 18 W x 26 L x 46 H (in)

Weight 200 lb

Power Requirements None - all pneumatic

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Compressed air @ 80 psi and 170 SCFM

100 lb/h to 200 lb/h of dry ice

Maintenance Repairs Required Very low maintenance

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Very portable

Durability To last 10 yr

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Operates at 108 dB

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $13.1K to $19K

Maintenance Cost $500/yr

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required High school

Operator Training Required 1 h to 2 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available Yes

Support Equipment Compressor and dry ice

Testing Information Yes, available from manufacturer

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–19 ID # 10

General

Equipment Name Delta V-1 Dry Ice Surface Cleaning System

ID# 10

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Delta V-1 Dry Ice Surface Cleaning System employs

mechanical technology and is designed as an environmentally safe

alternative to the many surface cleaning methods currently

available. The system is commercially available in the United

States and is manufactured by Cryokinetics. The Delta V-1 is a

portable, easy to operate system requiring no electrical power. This

system employs small particles of dry ice in conjunction with high

air pressure as the primary cleaning method. The dry ice particles

convert from a solid to a gas upon impacting the surface being

cleaned. This system is a nonwaste generating unit. Rice, plastic

beads, glass beads, etc., can be used for more aggressive surface

preparation requirements.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Cryokinetics

P.O. Box 782183

Wichita, KS 67278

316–681–0080 (Tel)

316–681–0330 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–20 ID # 10

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Sodium Hydroxide

DS2

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 1.33 L x 12 W x 2 H (ft)

Weight 85 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–21 ID # 11

General

Equipment Name NBC-DEWDECON-PERS Emergency Response Personnel

Decontamination Kit

ID# 11

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The NBC-DEWDECON-PERS Emergency Response Personnel

Decontamination Kit is a portable system for the decontamination

of skin and personal equipment. Depending on decontaminants

used in the kit, either chemical or mechanical technologies may be

employed. This system contains equipment and supplies for the

immediate decontamination of personnel by civilian firefighters,

police, and ambulance crews. The kit was designed to be carried in

a vehicle cab or cargo area and can be ready for use within seconds.

Items necessary for the decontamination of nerve and blister agents

are included in this decontamination kit. Illustrated instructions are

included with the kit and all components are clearly labeled for

quick identification.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer DEW Engineering and Development Ltd.

3429 Hawthorne Road

Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1G 4G2

613–736–5100 (Tel)

613–736–1348 (Fax)

email: tdear@dew.ca

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, V agents, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–22 ID # 11

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Within seconds

Physical Parameters

Size 1.37 W x 1.18 D x 1.83 H (ft)

Weight 50.6 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable decontamination unit

Durability Designed to be used in harsh environments.

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–23 ID # 12

General

Equipment Name NBC-DEWDECON-M Decontaminant Mixer/Applicator

ID# 12

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The NBC-DEWDECON-M Decontaminant Mixer/Applicator is a

portable system used to generate calcium hypochlorite based

emulsion for decontamination of exterior equipment. This system

has been approved for service with the Canadian armed forces. The

NBC-DEWDECON-M employs chemical technology

(microemulsion) and was developed to provide a noncorrosive and

stable means of effectively decontaminating ships, aircrafts,

vehicles, and equipment. The C8-C emulsion produced by the

mixer neutralizes chemical agents such as TGD, HD, and VX. The

emulsion is effective for 24 h to 72 h, depending on ambient

temperature. A toluene-based perchloroethylene solvent

replacement is also available. The mixer can be set up in 10 min by

two people and will produce a continuous online calcium

hypochlorite based emulsion at a rate of up to 2200 L/h. The mixer

can be used as a direct applicator or to fill the DEWDECON-20L

device for remote decontamination. The mixer has a built-in rinse

capability and a top-mounted accessory box for storing hoses,

wands, spare parts, and tools. Both diesel and petrol powered units

are available.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the Canadian armed forces

Manufacturer DEW Engineering and Development Ltd.

3429 Hawthorne Road

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4G2

613–736–5100 (Tel)

613–736–1348 (Fax)

email: tdear@dew.ca

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–24 ID # 12

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions C8-C emulsion

Capacity/Throughput Delivers 2200 L of decontaminant per hour

Set-up Time 10 min

Physical Parameters

Size 4.26 L x 3.18 W x 2.91 H (ft)

Weight 785.4 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Two people

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–25 ID # 13

General

Equipment Name NBC-DEWDECON-2L

ID# 13

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The NBC-DEWDECON-2L decontamination device is a

lightweight man-portable system designed to decontaminate

exterior equipment. This system is manufactured in Canada by

DEW Engineering and Development Ltd., and is currently in

service in the Middle East. The NBC-DEWDECON-2L employs

chemical technology and is used to disseminate DS2

decontaminating agent in a controlled spray to remove chemical

warfare agents from contaminated surfaces. The DEWDECON-2L

is a smaller version of the DEW 3 L unit and shares many

interchangeable parts. The DEW 2 L device uses nitrogen

cartridges as the primary method of pressurization, with an attached

hand pump as backup. The device comes complete with a

mounting bracket, spare parts, tools, and spare nitrogen cylinders.

It is reusable and can be filled, pressurized, and operated while

wearing full NBC protective clothing.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in the Middle East

Manufacturer DEW Engineering and Development Ltd.

3429 Hawthorne Road

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4G2

613–736–5100 (Tel)

613–736–1348 (Fax)

email: tdear@dew.ca

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All
E–26 ID # 13

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions DS2

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 5.88 W x 6.24 D x 17.3 L (in)

Weight 8.8 lb (dry weight)

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, nitrogen cartridges

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–27 ID # 14

General

Equipment Name NBC-DEWDECON-3L Decontamination Device

ID# 14

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The NBC-DEWDECON-3L Decontamination Device is a

lightweight, man-portable system designed to decontaminate

exterior equipment. This system is currently in service with

Australian, Canadian, and Saudi Arabian armed forces. The NBC

DEWDECON-3L employs chemical technology to disseminate

DS2 decontaminant in a controlled spray for 1 m to 3 m. This

system is used to remove chemical agents from the surface of

military equipment and it can be filled, charged, and operated while

wearing full NBC protective clothing. The device can be

pressurized using an air compressor or by hand. The NBCDEWDECON-3L is deployed on wheeled and track vehicles,

aircraft ground support equipment, and exterior bulkheads of ships.

This item is supplied with a mounting bracket, pressure gauge,

safety relief valve, and operator instructions in English, French, and

Arabic. The DEW-3L is corrosion resistant to DS2, reusable, and

adaptable to other decontaminants. All required maintenance can

be performed by the operator using spare parts and tools provided

with each unit. The hand pump on the DEW-3L is interchangeable

with the NBC-DEWDECON-20L Decontamination Device. When

stowed in its mounting bracket, the DEW-3L measures 150 mm in

width, 160 mm in depth, and 635 mm in height. The dry weight of

the NBC-DEWDECON-3L is 5.4 kg.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in Australia, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

Manufacturer DEW Engineering and Development Limited

3429 Hawthorne Road

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4G2

613–736–5100 (Tel)

613–736–1348 (Fax)

email: tdear@dew.ca
E–28 ID # 14

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions DS2

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 5.88 W x 6.24 D x 25 H (in)

Weight 11.88 lb (dry weight)

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Corrosion resistant to DS2, reusable, and adaptable to other

decontaminants

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Air Compressor

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–29 ID # 15

General

Equipment Name NBC-DEWDECON-20L Decontamination Device

ID# 15

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The NBC-DEWDECON-20L Decontamination Device is a manportable decontamination system designed to decontaminate

exterior equipment. The NBC-DEWDECON-20L employs

chemical technology (microemulsion) to disseminate C8-C type

decontaminant using a standard 5 gal (22.7 L) plastic jerrican. The

DEW-20L can be filled, pressurized, and operated wearing full

NBC protective clothing. The tank capacity is 18.5 L and

pressurization occurs through an external air source or the use of

the integral hand pump. The integral hand pump is interchangeable

with the NBC-DEWDECON-3L Decontamination Device. Any

required maintenance can be performed using the spare parts and

tool kit provided. Additionally, an optional DS2 conversion is also

available that will enable the NBC-DEWDECON-20L to

disseminate DS2. An operator with a fully charged device can

decontaminate an M113 armored personnel carrier within 8 min.

The DEW-20L device is filled using the NBC-DEWDECON-M

emulsion mixer and the C8-C decontaminant. The C8-C

decontaminant is effective for at least 72 h. The NBCDEWDECON-20L is supplied in a rugged fabric bag that fits into

any available space on a vehicle.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in Australia, Canada, and Saudi Arabia

Manufacturer DEW Engineering and Development Ltd.

3429 Hawthorne Road

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4G2

613–736–5100 (Tel)

613–736–1348 (Fax)

email: tdear@dew.ca

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–30 ID # 15

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions C8-C emulsion

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 23.6 W x 7.92 D x 5.88 H (in)

Weight 22 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Supplied in a rugged fabric bag

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Operations and maintenance manual

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–31 ID # 16

General

Equipment Name M17 Lightweight Decontamination System, Sanator

ID# 16

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The M17 Lightweight Decontamination System, Sanator is a

lightweight, man-portable, and self-contained decontamination

system designed to decontaminate personnel and exterior

equipment. The system is under license from Karl H. Hoie &

Company, Norway, and is in service with Australian, Finnish,

Norwegian, Saudi Arabian, Spanish, Swedish, U.K., and U.S.

armed services. The Sanator employs mechanical technology in

order to decontaminate surfaces. Approximately 24 L of

superheated water per minute can be dispersed at high-pressures

from 1 to 2 spray wands. The system can also supply up to 80 L of

water per minute to 12 showerheads for skin and personal

decontamination. The system is equipped with two high-pressure

spray wands, 12 shower points, a 10 m suction hose with filter, two

20 m high-pressure hoses, and a high-volume chemical

decontaminant injector (to add decontaminants to the water stream).

The system uses a 6000 L water tank and is powered by an

8.5 horsepower (hp) two-stroke, air-cooled engine, allowing the

system the capability of suctioning water from any water source to

a height of 3 m.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Cops

Manufacturer Engineered Air Systems, Inc.

1270 North Price Rd.

St. Louis, MO 63132

POC: Frank Tricomi

314–993–5885 ext. 284 (Tel)

314–567–4052 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All
E–32 ID # 16

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Approximately 24 L of superheated water (302 °F) per minute can

be dispersed at high-pressures from 1 to 2 spray wands. The system

can also supply up to 80 L of water per minute to 12 showerheads

for skin and personal decontamination.

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 19 ft3

Weight 375 lb

Power Requirements 8.5 hp two-stroke engine

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions The M17 can be operated by one person and in temperatures as low

as -40 °F.

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One operator

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal training required to operate or maintain the unit. It is

virtually automatic in its operation.

Training Available An operator and maintainer training course has been developed and

is available.

Manuals Available There are extensive technical manuals and detailed maintenance

manuals available complete with illustrated parts lists, spare part

requirements, required tools and consumables.
E–33 ID # 16

Support Equipment Water bladders (1600 gal, 3000 gal, 10000 gal, and 20000 gal) are

available depending on the customer's operational requirement

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–34 ID # 17

General

Equipment Name DECON Powder Glove

ID# 17

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes Information not available

Availability Commercially available

Current User French army, civil defense, Singapore

Manufacturer GIAT Industries

78034 Versailles Cedex, France

+33–1309–73991 (Tel)

+33–1309–73967 (Fax)

North American Distributor: The CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 400

Arlington, VA 22203

800–938–1026 (Tel)

http://www.giat-industries.fr

Source GIAT Industries NBC Defense

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Fuller's Earth

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 8.16 x 4.68 x 0.6 (in)
E–35 ID # 17

Weight 0.275 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required None

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life 10 yr

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions To be used for shelter of rain or wind

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One man

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Hazmat technician or NBC trained personnel

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–36 ID # 18

General

Equipment Name Personal Decontamination Kit

ID# 18

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes Information not available

Availability Commercially available

Current User French Civil Defense Fire Brigade

Manufacturer GIAT Industries

78034 Versailles Cedex, France

+33–1309–73991 (Tel)

+33–1309–73967 (Fax)

North American Distributor: The CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 400

Arlington, VA 22203

800–938–1026 (Tel)

http://www.giat-industries.fr

Source GIAT Industries NBC Defense

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GA, GB, GD, VX, HD, L

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Potassium Permanganate conc.: 0.05 %

Sodium Hydrogen carbonate conc.: 1.5 %

Sodium Hypochlorite conc.: 0.04 %

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 5 people

Set-up Time Not specified
E–37 ID # 18

Physical Parameters

Size 2.6 L x 1.5 W x 1.3 H (ft)

Weight 47 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Maintenance on gasket every 5 yr

Shelf Life 9 yr for sprayer, 5 yr for decon solution

Transportability Not specified

Durability Rugged for emergency use

Environmental Conditions Operates in common environmental conditions.

Environmental Considerations Regulations not known about waste

Resources One man per sprayer

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Hazmat technician or NBC trained personnel

Operator Training Required 1 h of training is required to operate equipment

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations None
E–38 ID # 19

General

Equipment Name SDMS Sensitive Material Decontamination System

ID# 19

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes

Personnel equipment, sensitive equipment, interior equipment

Availability Military

Current User French army, German army

Manufacturer GIAT Industries

78034 Versailles Cedex, France

+33–1309–73991 (Tel)

+33–1309–73967 (Fax)

North American Distributor: The CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 400

Arlington, VA 22203

800–938–1026 (Tel)

http://www.giat-industries.fr

Source GIAT Industries NBC Division

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GA, GD, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Noncorrosive solution (IGA 02 / IGA 07). other decon solutions

may be used.

Capacity/Throughput 54 small guns, 54 helmets, 54 masks/h

Set-up Time Not specified
E–39 ID # 19

Physical Parameters

Size Shelter is 20 ft

Weight Less than or equal to 10 T

Power Requirements Autonomy:

75 KWA-ac available 400 V:dc

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decon solution, Gas-oil, batteries, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Prototype under evaluation

Shelf Life 20 yr

Transportability Sea/air transportation

Durability Mil Spec

Environmental Conditions Functioning by day and night of -32 °C to +49 °C with restriction

from -5 °C

Environmental Considerations Effluents are recovered

Resources 3 man (1 specialist trained with this system)

Unit Cost On request

Maintenance Cost Prototype under evaluation

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required User manual and training manual

Operator Training Required 4 d

Training Available On request

Manuals Available User manual and maintenance manual

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information French Ministry of Defense BW-Allemagne

Applicable Regulations Export license
E–40 ID # 20

General

Equipment Name Thorough Decontamination System

ID# 20

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes Information not available

Availability Commercially available

Current User French army forces

Manufacturer GIAT Industries

78034 Versailles Cedex, France

+33–1309–73991 (Tel)

+33–1309–73967 (Fax)

North American Distributor: The CENTECH GROUP, Inc.

4600 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 400

Arlington, VA 22203

800–938–1026 (Tel)

http://www.giat-industries.fr

Source GIAT Industries NBC Defense

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GA, GD, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 10 vehicles per hour

Set-up Time Not specified
E–41 ID # 20

Physical Parameters

Size 31 x 148 x 23 (ft)

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Anti freeze

Water

Gas-oil

Batteries

Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes (monthly)

Shelf Life 20 yr

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions 14 °F to 120 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations No recuperation of effluents

Resources 3 men

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Hazmat technician or NBC trained personnel

Operator Training Required 5 d of training is required to operate this equipment

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available User manual and maintenance manual

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Export license
E–42 ID # 21

General

Equipment Name Mobile Decon Pad

ID# 21

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Mobile Decon Pad is designed to decontaminate exterior

equipment as well as skin and personal equipment. The Decon Pad

is commercially available in the U.S. The Mobile Decon Pad can

incorporate an already used decontamination spray technology, or

one can be designed along with the pad. Depending on the

decontamination solutions utilized, the Mobile Decon Pad may

employ one or more of the following technologies: chemical,

mechanical, or high-pressure. The pad is portable and is capable of

grossly decontaminating people as well as items ranging in size

from small hand tools to large military vehicles. The system is

fully operational in less than 2 h. The Mobile Decon Pad has been

engineered with a stainless steel structure to resist contaminates and

chemical agents. Key features of the system include the ability to

maintain an exclusion zone and provide for secondary containment.

In addition, the mobile system can be moved from site to site to

accommodate new requirements and eliminates the need for fixed

facilities.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer HazDecon

810-TW. Alex Bell Rd.

Dayton, OH 43459

888–800–3266 (Tel)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–43 ID # 21

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Carbon dioxide

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Less than 2 h

Physical Parameters

Size 45 L x 24 W (ft)

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability The Mobile Decon Pad has been engineered with a stainless steel

structure to resist chemical agents.

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–44 ID # 22

General

Equipment Name Mobile Laboratories

ID# 22

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes Mobile Laboratories are custom made decontamination laboratories

designed to provide decontamination instrumentation, clean rooms,

HEPA filtration, deionized water as well as various other features.

The laboratories are commercially available in the U.S. and are

manufactured by HazDecon Rental & Sales Inc. Many hazardous

waste contractors, laboratories, and several companies and

organizations in the U.S currently use them. The self-contained

systems range in size from 16 ft to 55 ft in length and 8 ft to 12 ft in

width. Key features of the mobile laboratories include gas

chromatograph and atomic absorption vent systems, refrigerators,

slide-out gas cylinder racks (2 bottles), a gas/zero air generator

hookup, a complete HVAC system, and a wet chemistry area to

include sink and drying rack. In addition, these systems include an

acid storage cabinet, a flammable storage cabinet, instrument tiedown tracks, a stainless steel gas manifold system, and a fume

hood. Additionally, the mobile laboratory comes with 125 A 240 V

electrical service. Finally, all systems are equipped with 204 in of

curbside countertop space and 238 in of roadside countertop space.

The laboratory has an epoxy floor system, cooler storage, and an

optional hot plate, furnace or oven for decontamination crew

conveniences.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer HazDecon

810-TW. Alex Bell Rd.

Dayton, OH 43459

888–800–3266 (Tel)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified
E–45 ID # 22

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Carbon dioxide

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 55 L x 12 W (ft)

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements 240 V @ 125 A

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–46 ID # 23

General

Equipment Name Portaflex CUPOLA Decontamination Shelter

ID# 23

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Portaflex CUPOLA is a decontamination shelter used with the

Portaflex 300. The CUPOLA is designed to provide containment

of contaminated water or decontamination solutions following a

decontamination effort. The CUPOLA allows contaminated

personnel to walk through from the dirty area to a clean area while

undergoing decontamination using the Portaflex 300. The shelter

frame incorporates four legs that are inflated under low pressure.

An inner lining that has windows on two opposite sides, to enable

the decontamination process to be observed, runs across the legs.

The openings are fitted with drop down splash flaps to eliminate

overspray.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Hughes Safety Showers USA

115 N. Lee St. Suite 502

Alexandria, VA 22314

703–836–7486 (Tel)

703–836–8090 (Fax)

email: hoyas1@erols.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–47 ID # 23

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time 45 s to 60 s

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight 99 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required None

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Information not available

Environmental Conditions None

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Portaflex 300 Decontamination Showers

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–48 ID # 24

General

Equipment Name Portaflex Decontamination Shower Series

ID# 24

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Portaflex Decontamination Showers are a series of

decontamination showers used to wash skin and personal

equipment. The Portaflex Decontamination Showers are

manufactured in the U.S. by Hughes Safety Showers. The system

primarily employs mechanical technology. The series is comprised

of four different showers, the Portaflex 75, 200, 300, and 500. The

showers vary only in size and weight. The Portaflex 75 is the

smallest of the shower series. The shower unit is a compact unit

and is only to be used until a major, full-size unit is available. The

Portaflex 75 is made of a heavy-duty stainless steel pipe work base.

It is equipped with a 1.5 in Durline flexible hose with six spray

nozzles that disperses water on all sides of the contaminated

individual. The Portaflex 75 can be set up in 30 s. The Portaflex

200 is a full size decontamination shower weighing 29.5 kg and is

128 cm long, 52 cm wide, and 17 cm high. The shower base is

made from stainless steel pipe work and can also be set up in 30 s.

The Portaflex 300 is also a full size decontamination shower. It

weighs 25 kg and is 77 cm long, 50 cm wide, and 19 cm high. The

shower is made up of four 0.5 in (38 mm) lay-flat Duraline hoses,

that form four shower legs. Each leg is fitted with four spray

nozzles. When under pressure, the hose legs and the base frame

assembly become rigid, thus forming a stable frame for the

decontamination of personnel. The system can be assembled in

45 s and can be easily transported in a carrying case that doubles as

the base platform of the shower unit. The Portaflex 500 is a multipersonnel decontamination shower module. It weighs 85 kg and is

140 cm long, 40 cm wide, and 49 cm high. The system is designed

to provide the decontamination of mass casualties. The Portaflex

500 is comprised of 5 separate shower modules that are interconnected. The system can also come equipped with screens for

privacy. The entire system can be assembled in less than 5 min.

Availability Commercially available
E–49 ID # 24

Current User The Portaflex 500 is a multi-personnel decontamination shower

module. It weighs 85 kg and is 140 cm long, 40 cm wide, and

49 cm high. The system is designed to provide the decontamination

of mass casualties. The Portaflex 500 is comprised of five separate

shower modules that are inter-connected. The system can also

come equipped with screens for privacy. The entire system can be

assembled in less than 5 min.

Manufacturer Hughes Safety Showers USA

115 N. Lee St. Suite 502

Alexandria, VA 22314

703–836–7486 (Tel)

703–836–8090 (Fax)

email: hoyas1@erols.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time 30 s to 5 min

Physical Parameters

Size Portaflex 75 - 3.41 x 2.50 x 0.52 (ft)

Portaflex 200 - 4.20 x 1.70 x 0.55 (ft)

Portaflex 300 - 2.52 x 1.64 x 0.62 (ft)

Portaflex 500 - 4.60 x 1.31 x 1.60 (ft)

Weight 75 lb to 37.4 lb

200 lb to 64.9 lb

300 lb to 55 lb

500 lb to 187 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified
E–50 ID # 24

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–51 ID # 25

General

Equipment Name Response and Decontamination Unit

ID# 25

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Response and Decontamination Unit is a multi-purpose unit

that is used to decontaminate skin and personal equipment that have

become contaminated with chemical agents. The unit is

commercially available in the U.S. The unit consists of a 6 m long

trailer that is equipped with a water heater and two showers for

individuals. The shower area is large enough to accommodate

walking personnel as well as victims on stretchers.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Hughes Safety Showers USA

115 N. Lee St. Suite 502

Alexandria, VA 22314

703–836–7486 (Tel)

703–836–8090 (Fax)

email: hoyas1@erols.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified
E–52 ID # 25

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 19.68 L trailer (ft)

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements 240 V, 2.2 kVA generator

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–53 ID # 26

General

Equipment Name Blast Guard

ID# 26

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes Yes

Application Notes The Blast Guard dispersion suppressive foam system can be

configured to include a tent, mixer and pump, and reservoir. The

system is used to contain an improvised Explosive Device (IED)

with a chemical or biological add-on. The foam system renders

most forms of improvised explosive, chemical and biological

devices, as well as dispersal devices, safe, and prevents the escape

or any aerosol hazard. The tent is used to contain fragments from

typical briefcase sized bombs containing up to 1 kg of explosive. It

can be used to mitigate explosions and to protect against any

explosion or dispersal when using a render safe procedure,

including robotic deployment, providing time to evacuate an area

with minimal risk before EOD personnel start investigating the

device. The system may be deployed inside a building or outside.

The tent is made from three layers of ballistic material, and has a

rapid opening, one-pieced zippered door and large bottom opening.

Water is pumped to the mixer where the surfactant GC3 and the

decontaminant are added. Operationally, equipment requires a

water flow rate setting and foam flow rate setting. Digital readout

is part of the equipment. Tent filling takes approximately 1 min

and because the foam is nontoxic, the operator is not at risk.

Availability In production now. On market since 1999

Current User Australian Army

Manufacturer Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

POC: Mr. Doug Eaton

479 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 280

Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M9

905–871–6510 (Tel)

Developed under Canadian Government license with support from

USA

Source Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.
E–54 ID # 26

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, V, agents; H, L vesicants

BW Agents Decontaminated Demonstrated performance against all known biological agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Decontaminant Solutions CASCAD contains a proprietary foaming and decontamination

material (biodegradable and nonflammable). It is mixed on

demand on site using either a fresh or salt-water source.

CASCADE chemical formula is available from Irvin Aerospace

Canada Ltd.

Capacity/Throughput Not applicable

Set-up Time Easy to use. Quick connects on all hose fittings. Tent can be

assembled in 60 s and system operational in 5 min depending upon

water source.

Physical Parameters

Size Dependant upon configuration but will be minimally 42 in long x

27 in wide x 37 in high

Weight Tent - 30 lb; system - 450 lb at a minimum

Power Requirements 12 V dc power (battery provided) plus water pump (if not

specified)

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water (salt, fresh, gray or potable); chemical reagents and

surfactant; bomb tent

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine maintenance and operator training

Shelf Life Tent and mechanical equipment is 5 yr currently. Chemicals are

2 yr currently.

Transportability Can be transported in large SUV or similar.

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Operates in common environmental conditions down to 41 °F

(requires special procedures below 41 °F)

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources 2 man to 3 man per team (minimum); tent can be maneuvered by

1 man or can be delivered robotically

Unit Cost $87.8K, approximately; depends on configuration

Maintenance Cost Depends on configuration
E–55 ID # 26

Warranty 1 yr or 2 yr depending on configuration

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Competent bomb squad technician

Operator Training Required 40 h

Training Available Full operator and trainer

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines

Support Equipment Depends upon equipment configuration.

Blast Guard, tent, mixer and pump, and reservoir.

Testing Information Available from Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Applicable Regulations None known
E–56 ID # 27

General

Equipment Name First Responder's Blast Guard

ID# 27

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes Yes

Application Notes Bomb containment tent using an aqueous foam containing reactive

chemistry ingredients. To contain an improvised Explosive Device

(IED) with a chemical or biological add-on. The system may be

deployed inside a building or outside. The system is typically used

to contain the IED contents under a controlled explosion and

prevent the escape or any aerosol hazard. It may also be used to

contain fragments from typical briefcase sized bombs containing up

to 1 kg of explosive. Operationally, calibration required for foam

calculation and surfactant volume measurement.

Availability Commercial; in production 2000

Current User Early version used by RCMP in Canada

Manufacturer Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

POC: Mr. Doug Eaton

479 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 280

Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M9

905–871–6510 (Tel)

Developed under Canadian Government license with support from

RCMP

Source Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, V, agents; H, L vesicants

BW Agents Decontaminated Demonstrated performance against all known biological agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program
E–57 ID # 27

Decontaminant Solutions CASCAD contains a proprietary foaming and decontamination

material (biodegradable and nonflammable). It is mixed on

demand on site using either a fresh or salt-water source.

CASCADE chemical formula is available from Irvin Aerospace

Canada Ltd.

Capacity/Throughput Not applicable

Set-up Time Easy to use. Quick connects on all hose fittings. Tent can be

assembled in 60 s and system operational in 5 min depending upon

water source.

Physical Parameters

Size Package under development

Weight 350 lb at a minimum

Power Requirements Compressed air bottle(s)

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water (salt, fresh, gray or potable); chemical reagents and

surfactant; bomb tent

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine maintenance and operator training

Shelf Life Tent and mechanical equipment is 5 yr currently. Chemicals are

2 yr currently.

Transportability Can be transported in large SUV or similar.

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Operates in common environmental conditions down to 41 °F

(requires special procedures below 41 °F)

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources 2 man per team

Unit Cost Cheaper, less capable system based on Blast Guard

Maintenance Cost Depends on configuration

Warranty 1 yr or 2 yr depending on configuration

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Competent bomb squad technician

Operator Training Required 40 h

Training Available Full operator and trainer

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines

Support Equipment Depends upon equipment configuration

Testing Information Available from Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Applicable Regulations As applicable to compressed air cylinders
E–58 ID # 28

General

Equipment Name First Responder's Surface Decon Unit

ID# 28

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes Used to thoroughly decontaminate all nonsensitive equipment. Can

be used inside or outside. Full IPE required. Operationally,

equipment requires a water flow rate setting and a foam flow rate

setting. Digital readout part of equipment.

Availability Commercial; in production 2000

Current User Under development

Manufacturer Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

POC: Mr. Doug Eaton

479 Central Avenue

P.O. Box 280

Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M9

905–871–6510 (Tel)

Developed under Canadian Government license

Source Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, V, agents; H, L vesicants

BW Agents Decontaminated Demonstrated performance against all known biological agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Decontaminant Solutions CASCAD contains a proprietary foaming and decontamination

material (biodegradable and nonflammable). It is mixed on

demand on site using either a fresh or salt-water source.

CASCADE chemical formula is available from Irvin Aerospace

Canada Ltd.
E–59 ID # 28

Capacity/Throughput 10 vehicles per load minimum (depending upon configuration)

Set-up Time Easy to use. Quick connects on all hose fittings. System

operational in 5 min depending on water source.

Physical Parameters

Size Configuration dependant but will be minimally

36 L x 18 W x 24 H (in)

Weight 350 lb at a minimum

Power Requirements 12 V dc power (battery provided) plus water pump (if not

specified)

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water (salt, fresh, gray or potable); chemical reagents

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine maintenance and operator training

Shelf Life Tent and mechanical equipment is 5 yr currently. Chemicals are

2 yr currently.

Transportability Can be transported in large SUV or similar.

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Operates in common civilian environments

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources 2 man per team (minimum)

Unit Cost Under development. (Will be cheaper, less capable version of Blast

Guard equipment)

Maintenance Cost Under development

Warranty 1 yr or 2 yr depending on configuration

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimum training

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Full operator and trainer

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines

Support Equipment Water pump or fire truck

Testing Information Available from Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Applicable Regulations None known
E–60 ID # 29

General

Equipment Name CASCAD

ID# 29

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes Used to thoroughly decontaminate all nonsensitive equipment (can

be used inside or outside). Full IPE required. It is an aqueous

biodegradable/nonflammable foam designed to contain and

eliminate chemical and biological agents, and for removing

radioactive particle contamination. CASCAD surrounds a

suspected CB agent contamination site and then removes and

destroys any agents present. It is mixed on demand on site using

either a fresh or salt-water source. For surface decontamination, the

foam is easily applied, rapidly covers large areas, and sticks to

vertical surfaces. Foam also has fire suppression properties and can

be used as a fire fighting foam.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Australian Army, Tech. Escort group and Rest Ops group in USA

Manufacturer Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

POC: Mr. Doug Eaton

479 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 280

Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M9

905–871–6510 (Tel)

Source Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, V, agents; H, L vesicants

BW Agents Decontaminated All (agents not specified)

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Ongoing program
E–61 ID # 29

Decontaminant Solutions CASCAD contains a proprietary foaming and decontamination

material (biodegradable and nonflammable). It is mixed on

demand on site using either a fresh or salt-water source.

CASCADE chemical formula is available from Irvin Aerospace

Canada Ltd.

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 100 vehicles per hour (minimum)

Set-up Time Easy to use. Quick connects on all hose fittings. Tent can be

assembled in 60 s and system operational in 5 min depending upon

water source.

Physical Parameters

Size 42 L x 27 W x 37 H (in) minimum

Weight 600 lb

Power Requirements 12 V dc power (battery provided) plus water pump (if not

specified)

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water, (salt, fresh, gray or potable);

chemical reagents

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine maintenance and operator training

Shelf Life Tent and mechanical equipment is 5 yr currently. Chemicals are

2 yr currently.

Transportability Can be transported in large SUV or similar.

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Operates in common military environments

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources 2 man or 3 man per team (minimum)

Unit Cost Depends on configuration. Refer to Irvin Aerospace Canada for

prices.

Maintenance Cost Depends on configuration

Warranty 1 yr or 2 yr depending on configuration

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required 8 h of training is required to operate the equipment

Training Available Full operator and trainer

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines

Support Equipment Depends upon equipment configuration

Testing Information Available from Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd. Canadian Forces and

French Government testing demonstrated CASCAD as an effective

method in removing radioactive contaminated dust from surfaces

and controlling the dust.

Applicable Regulations None known
E–62 ID # 30

General

Equipment Name COLPRO

ID# 30

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes Use in any contaminated area and personnel decontamination

Availability In production since 2000

Current User Earlier version in use by Canadian Department of National Defense

Manufacturer Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

POC: Mr. Doug Eaton

479 Central Avenue, P.O. Box 280

Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 5M9

905–871–6510 (Tel)

Source Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated All known military chemical agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Under study

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Decontaminant Solutions Aqueous foam containing reactive chemistry ingredients

Capacity/Throughput 100 walking per hour

Set-up Time Can be erected in 45 min with operators using protective gear

Physical Parameters

Size Dependant upon configuration

Weight Dependant upon configuration

Power Requirements 110 / 200 V, 60 Hz
E–63 ID # 30

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Filters

Decontaminant

Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL)

as required to decontaminate affected skin areas

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine maintenance and operator training

Shelf Life Tent and mechanical equipment is 5 yr currently; chemicals are 2 yr

currently

Transportability Can be transported by truck, container or palletized for trailer use;

ruggedized equipment

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Operates in common military environments

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources 4 man team (minimum)

Unit Cost Depends on configuration. Refer to Irvin Aerospace Canada for

prices.

Maintenance Cost Depends on configuration

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Competent NBC training

Operator Training Required 8 h of training is required to operate the equipment

Training Available Full operator and trainer

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines

Support Equipment Generator 10 kVA (Also available from Irvin Aerospace Canada)

Testing Information Available from Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Applicable Regulations None known
E–64 ID # 31

General

Equipment Name Decon System for Sensitive Materials (DSSM)

ID# 31

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Chemical (neutralizes contaminant) Deradiation, Disinfection, and

Detoxification

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The system decontaminates vehicle interiors, optical equipment,

electronic equipment, personal weapons, and individual PPE

equipment by deradiation, disinfection, and detoxification.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Federal German Armed Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source KARCHER/U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–65 ID # 31

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Self contained diesel generator with 3 h run time per tank.

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly test

Shelf Life 10 yr plus

Transportability Wheeled trailer assembly requires tractor rig to tow to site

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Operates in most climate conditions

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources 2 man to 3 man crew required

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Advanced training required

Operator Training Required 40 h of training required to operate equipment

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manuals

Support Equipment Tractor rig to tow trailer unit to decon site

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–66 ID # 32

General

Equipment Name Field Shower System

ID# 32

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes Allows 2 persons to shower with or without decontamination agents

Availability Commercially available

Current User Various military and civil defense organizations

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source KAR0CHER/U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified
E–67 ID # 32

Set-up Time 30 min

Physical Parameters

Size 6.5 ft

Weight 119 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Inspect hoses every 6 mo

Shelf Life Indefinite

Transportability Easily transported, light transport vehicle

Durability Constructed of stainless steel, built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Works in most climates, must be protected from freezing conditions

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources 1 person to operate

Unit Cost $3.5K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic assembly skills

Operator Training Required 2 h of training is required to operate equipment

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manuals

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–68 ID # 33

General

Equipment Name Karcher Decojet-Trailer Decontamination System

ID# 33

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes Yes

Application Notes The Decojet-Trailer is a mobile decontamination system used to

decontaminate personal equipment, exterior equipment, and large

areas. The system is currently in service in Australia, Austria, and

Portugal. The decontaminant employed is dispersed at highpressures. The Decojet-Trailer carries all necessary

decontamination chemicals, as well as 1000 L of water, to allow for

a limited degree of independent operation. The Decojet-Trailer is

equipped with attached pumps, which extract water from sources

(i.e., rivers, streams) up to a maximum suction height of 5 m. The

system also carries dry steam generators for further decon of

contaminated materials.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in Australia, Austria, and Portugal

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–69 ID # 33

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 150 personnel/hour and 15 to 20 sets of personal

equipment per hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 16.92 L x 8.03 W x 8.07 H (ft)

Weight 6600 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Information not available

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile decontamination unit trailer system

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All climate operation

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Technical skills required

Operator Training Required 40 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Medium transport vehicle for towing, water source

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–70 ID # 34

General

Equipment Name Mediclean

ID# 34

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes This system was developed for the decontamination of persons who

have come into contact with chemical, biological agents or

radioactive fall-out. Used to clean exposed skin and wound tissues.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Various military and civil defense organizations

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com)

Source KARCHER/U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–71 ID # 34

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Dependent on individual requirement for victim decontamination

Set-up Time Under 30 min

Physical Parameters

Size 2.2 ft x 1.7 ft x 2.3 ft

Weight 88.5 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Water decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Quarterly start-up is required

Shelf Life Indefinite

Transportability Easily transported

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Operates in most climate conditions

Environmental Considerations None

Resources 1 person to operate

Unit Cost $6K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic medical skills

Operator Training Required 5 h to 8 h of training is required to operate equipment

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manuals

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–72 ID # 35

General

Equipment Name Mobile Environmental Protection Container

ID# 35

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes Information not available

Availability Commercially available

Current User Various military and civil defense organizations

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source KARCHER/U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified
E–73 ID # 35

Capacity/Throughput 20 persons per hour, up to 4 to 8 vehicles per hour, or 4 to 8 sets of

decon clothing and materials

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight 5000 lb

Power Requirements On board generator

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Quarterly start-up is required

Shelf Life 10 yr to 20 yr

Transportability A vehicle is required to move equipment to site

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Operates under most climate conditions

Environmental Considerations None

Resources 2 person crew required

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Advanced decontamination skills

Operator Training Required 5 d of training is required to operate equipment

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manuals

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–74 ID # 37

General

Equipment Name Karcher DT60 Decontamination Tent

ID# 36

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The DT60 Decontamination Tent is designed to decontaminate skin

and personal equipment. The tent is currently in service with the

Portuguese Air Force. The double-walled tent is supported by an

inflatable tubular frame, which is inflated using an included framemounted compressor. Should the tent undergo any loss in pressure,

the compressor will re-inflate the supporting tubes automatically.

Two people can erect the DT60 in approximately 5 min and

personnel enter the tent through a zip-fastened entrance flap. The

width of the entrance is 1.5 m and the height of the entrance is 2 m.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the Portuguese Air Force

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All
E–75 ID # 37

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 60 sets of clothing and equipment per hour

Set-up Time 5 min

Physical Parameters

Size 7.2 L x 7.75 W x 7.8 H (ft)

Weight 94 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light transport required

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions The outside of the tent has a temperature resistance ranging from

–22 °F to +176 °F, while the inside of the tent has a temperature

resistance ranging from –22 °F to +284 °F.

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Two people to erect

Unit Cost $7.8K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic assembly skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–76 ID # 37

General

Equipment Name Karcher SCS 1200 DE Lightweight Decontamination System

ID# 37

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The SCS 1200 DE is a lightweight decontamination system

designed to decontaminate skin and personal equipment, and

exterior equipment (i.e., tracked and wheeled vehicles, aircraft).

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service within Africa, Europe, and the USA

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–77 ID # 37

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 450 L to 1200 L of decontaminant/hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 3.60 L x 2.46 W x 2.46 H (ft)

Weight 407 lb

Power Requirements 8.5 hp diesel engine

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly test

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All climate operation

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources One person to operate

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic operator skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–78 ID # 38

General

Equipment Name Karcher HDS 1200 EK High-Pressure Steam Jet Cleaner Unit

ID# 38

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The HDS 1200 EK is a high-pressure steam jet cleaner unit used for

a variety of decontamination tasks. This system, in service with the

German armed forces, employs mechanical technology and

disseminates high-pressure cold or hot water, steam, or dry steam to

decon contaminated materials. The system utilizes a high-pressure

pump (up to 50 bar) capable of raising water up to 5 m from

streams and rivers. All system components are mounted on skids

with fold-down wheels.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the German armed forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All
E–79 ID # 38

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water, TDE202 (detoxification emulsion)

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 4.75 L x 2.46 W x 3.64 H (ft)

Weight 616 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light transport vehicle

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All climate operation

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic operator skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–80 ID # 39

General

Equipment Name Karcher Decont Jet 21

ID# 39

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Decont Jet 21 is designed to decontaminate exterior equipment.

The system employs mechanical technology and disseminates water

at high-pressures. The Decont Jet 21 is comprised of two subsystems, a high-pressure water spray stem and a gas turbine for

decontamination with hot gas. Both sub-systems are mounted on a

semi-trailer mobile platform. The frame is held by a hydraulic

crane and is equipped with high-pressure rotating nozzles and

guidance arrangements for the hot gases. The system’s telescopic

design allows the decontamination of any size vehicle and large

areas of terrain. The system is equipped with a water tank capacity

of 6000 L and a fuel consumption rate of 870 L/h.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Federal German Armed Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–81 ID # 39

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 10 vehicles/hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 41.66 L x 8.20 W x 11.48 H (ft)

Weight 59400 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, fuel

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes (monthly)

Shelf Life 10 yr to 20 yr dependent on use

Transportability Requires tractor/rig to move to decontamination site; system is

stand-alone trailer mounted

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions -40 °F to 122 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Practically chemical free decontamination using hot air and gases

Resources 2 person crew

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Heavy equipment operator

Operator Training Required 7 d of training is required to operate this system

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment Towing vehicle to transport trailer to decontamination site

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–82 ID # 40

General

Equipment Name Karcher DECOCONTAIN 3000 Decontamination System

ID# 40

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes Yes

Application Notes The DECOCONTAIN 3000 is similar to the DECOCONTAIN

1500 and is also designed to decontaminate skin and personal

equipment, exterior equipment, and large areas against both

biological and chemical agents. The DECOCONTAIN 3000

employs chemical (primary) and mechanical (secondary)

technologies and disperses microemulsions, water, and other

decontaminants at high pressures. It was designed for deployment

at battalion level or higher and forms the technical basis for the

setting-up of a decontamination site. Material decontamination is

conducted in 3 steps: prewash, main treatment, and post-treatment.

A number of separate decontamination modules (i.e., Karcher MPS

3200, C8-DADS, and MPDS) are housed in the Decocontain 3000

in order to carry out thorough decontamination. During pretreatment, tanks, vehicles, and other equipment are cleansed of

heavy soiling which contains contamination using high pressure (55

bar) cold water. During main treatment, the C8 DADS module is

used. The detoxification of chemical agents is accomplished using

the Karcher detoxification emulsion TDE 202. Personnel

decontamination is achieved using a two-step, pulsating shower

procedure. Detoxification and disinfection of clothing and

equipment is carried out using hot steam. Moreover, terrain

decontamination can be achieved using an aqueous detoxification

solution. Terrain decontamination may require employing

additional technologies, such as oxidation, aqueous strong bases,

semi-aqueous/nonaqueous, and solvent.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Federal German Armed Forces
E–83 ID # 40

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water and other decontaminants

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 12 to 16 vehicles/hour, 15 to 20 sets of

clothing/hour, 107636 ft2 of terrain/hour, and 120 persons/hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 19.87 L x 8.00 W x 8.00 H (ft)

Weight 25300 lb

Power Requirements On board power supply

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes (monthly)

Shelf Life Indefinite

Transportability Mobile decontamination unit

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions -40 °F to 122 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources 2 person crew; and truck capable of moving container system.
E–84 ID # 40

Unit Cost $600K, dependent on options

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Advanced operator skills required

Operator Training Required 5 d of training is required to operate this system

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment Support vehicle to transport as container load.

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–85 ID # 41

General

Equipment Name Karcher Decontamination Trailer

ID# 41

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Decontamination Trailer is a mobile decontamination system.

The system uses a high-pressure spray of water in the prewash and

a high-pressure decontamination emulsion for main treatment. The

trailer consists of two subsystems: the trailer and a removable

platform. The trailer is designed for the decontamination of both

equipment, exterior and skin, and personal equipment, while the

platform is used primarily for the decontamination of equipment

exteriors. The trailer-mounted subsystem consists of three

modules; a cold-water high-pressure unit for the prewash, a

decontamination emulsion generator for the main treatment, and a

steam generator for the post-treatment with hot steam. The trailer is

also equipped with a shower unit and a tent for the decontamination

of skin and personal equipment. The platform subsystem is

comprised of two modules: a decontamination emulsion generator

for the main treatment and a steam generator. The steam generator

sprays cold water for the prewash and steam for post-treatment.

Water is stored in a 1000 L tank to ensure immediate start-up.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service within Europe

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com
E–86 ID # 41

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 21.32 L x 7.54 W x 8.53 H (ft)

Weight 11000 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, fuel

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile decontamination unit requires heavy transport

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All operating climates

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $26K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic mechanical skills

Operator Training Required 72 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–87 ID # 42

General

Equipment Name Karcher SCS 1800 DE Decontamination System

ID# 42

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The SCS 1800 DE decontamination system is designed to

decontaminate skin, personal equipment, and exterior equipment

(i.e., tracked and wheeled vehicles, aircraft). The SCS 1800 DE is a

high-performance module, which employs mechanical technology.

The SCS 1800 DE dispenses decontaminants, warm water, and

other chemicals for decontamination. Depending on which

decontaminants are utilized, the system may also employ either

mechanical or chemical technologies. The system output can be

varied from 300 L/h to 1800 L/h with a pressure range of 20 to 110

bar and is powered by a four-stroke diesel engine.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service within Europe

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831– 429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–88 ID # 42

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water, TDE 202 (detoxification emulsion)

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 300 L to 1800 L of decontaminant/hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 3.60 L x 2.79 W x 3.40 H (ft)

Weight 902 lb

Power Requirements Four-stroke diesel engine

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly test

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light transport vehicle

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All operating climates

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources One person to operate each module

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic operator skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–89 ID # 43

General

Equipment Name Karcher Decojet Decontamination System

ID# 43

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Decojet Decontamination system is used to decontaminate skin

and personal equipment. The Decojet employs both mechanical and

chemical technologies to decontaminate items by disseminating

both water and mixtures of decontamination solutions at highpressures onto contaminated surfaces. The system is equipped with

a 435 L water tank with a run-back pipe that preheats the water in

the tank. An additional 200 L water tank is available along with an

injector system for mixing and applying decontamination solutions.

The system also contains a two-stage personnel shower with an

injection system in order to allow the addition of decontaminants to

the water jets. The Decojet is used as a quick reaction first aid

decontamination system close to the front line or as a company

level self-decontamination measure.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with France and various countries in the Middle East and

Asia

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com
E–90 ID # 43

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight 2321 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontamination agents, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light transport vehicle

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All climates

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic operator skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–91 ID # 44

General

Equipment Name Karcher DECOCONTAIN 1500 Decontamination System

ID# 44

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes Yes

Application Notes The DECOCONTAIN 1500 is a compact decontamination system

designed to decontaminate skin and personal equipment, exterior

equipment, and large areas against both biological and chemical

agents. The DECOCONTAIN 1500 disperses microemulsions,

water, and other decontaminants at high pressures. The system is

constructed as a main component for NBC-defense troops and is the

basis for the setting-up of a decontamination site. Material

decontamination is conducted in 3 steps; prewash, main treatment,

and post-treatment. A number of separate decontamination

modules (i.e., Karcher MPS 3200, C8-DADS, and MPDS) are

housed in the DECOCONTAIN 1500 in order to perform

decontamination. During pretreatment, tanks, vehicles, and other

equipment are cleansed of heavy soiling which contains

contamination using the high pressure (55 bar) and cold water of

the MPS 3200. During main treatment, the C8 DADS module is

used. Decontamination is accomplished using the Karcher

detoxification emulsion, TDE 202. Personnel decontamination is

achieved using a two-step, pulsating shower procedure.

Detoxification and disinfection of clothing and equipment is carried

out using steam. Terrain decontamination can be achieved using an

aqueous detoxification solution. Terrain decontamination may

require employing additional technologies, such as oxidation,

aqueous strong bases, semi-aqueous/nonaqueous, and solvent. The

DECOCONTAIN 1500 is 5.0 m long, 2.2 m wide, and 2.2 m high.

It weighs 4900 kg and can operate in a temperature range from

-20 °C to +50 °C. The system is equipped with a 1500 L tank and

can decontaminate 6 to 8 tanks or 12 to 16 vehicles in 1 h, 15 to 20

sets of clothing in 1 h, and 10000 m2 of terrain in 1 h.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the Hungarian Armed Forces
E–92 ID # 44

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, D

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions C-8 emulsion

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 12 to16 vehicles/hour, 15 to 20 sets of

clothing/hour, 107636 ft2 of terrain/hour, and 120 persons/hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 16.40 L x 7.21 W x 7.21 H (ft)

Weight 10780 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, fuel, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly testing

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile decontamination unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions -40 °F to 122 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified
E–93 ID # 44

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Advanced technical skills

Operator Training Required 40 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Medium transport

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–94 ID # 45

General

Equipment Name Karcher Mobile Field Laundry CFL 60

ID# 45

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Thermal (removes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The CFL 60 is a mobile field laundry system used to decontaminate

personal equipment against both chemical and biological agents.

The system is manufactured in Germany by Alfred Karcher GmbH

& Company and is currently in service with the German and

Norwegian armed forces. The system’s primary function is to

disinfect and launder contaminated garments. The CFL 60 employs

both chemical and mechanical technologies to decontaminate items

thoroughly. The system is self-sufficient and requires only water

and power, which is supplied by water reserves and an integral

125 kVA electrical generator, respectively. The CFL 60 is

equipped with folding worktables, mangles, ironing boards, and

handling containers. The CFL is a preprogrammed, push button

system for easy operation. Washing agents and decontaminant

solutions are added automatically. The CFL 60 system contains an

air conditioning unit for hot climates and an auxiliary heating

system for cold climates, thus allowing the system to operate in all

temperatures.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with German and Norwegian Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com
E–95 ID # 45

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Capable of cleaning 60 kg of personal equipment per hour

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight 22000 lb

Power Requirements 125 kVA electrical generator

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Minimal

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile decontamination unit requires medium transport vehicle

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Operates in all environments

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic operator skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Water resource

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–96 ID # 46

General

Equipment Name Karcher C8-DADS Direct Application Decontamination System

ID# 46

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes Yes

Application Notes The C8-DADS is designed for the decontamination of exterior

equipment and large areas. The system is in service with Australia,

Austria, Egypt, France, Germany, Taiwan, Thailand, and NATO

armed forces. Optimum detoxification is accomplished using the

Munster (C8) emulsion after cleaning the surface with highpressure cold water. The C8-DADS uses an aqueous C8 solution to

decontaminate chemical and biological warfare agents. To

decontaminate terrain, vehicle mounted spray nozzles disperse the

decontamination solutions. The basic module can mix up to 254 kg

of C8 with water (volume of 1300 L) that can be increased with

additional pumping systems. The system may be carried on a truck

with the components mounted in a tubular steel frame.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with Australia, Austria, Egypt, France, Germany,

Taiwan, Thailand, NATO headquarters, and nations in Asia

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–97 ID # 46

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions User selected

Capacity/Throughput Dependent on operation required

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 3.14 L x 2.78 W (ft)

Weight 704 lb

Power Requirements Four-stroke diesel engine

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly test

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Units require light transport vehicle

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Operates in all environments

Environmental Considerations Protect from freezing

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $16K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic technical skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–98 ID # 47

General

Equipment Name Karcher Decont Tent

ID# 47

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Thermal (removes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Decont Tent is designed for various decontamination tasks.

The tent employs low-temperature thermal technology coupled with

mechanical technology. The tent is used to shelter contaminated

victims from inclement weather during decontamination

procedures. Saturated steam or hot gas fed into the tent, via either

the Karcher Multipurpose Decontamination System or a similar

module, can be used to decontaminate personal clothing and

equipment. The tent tubular frame is equipped with a safety

overflow valve. The tent tarpaulin has a watertight inner lining

with a canvas groundsheet and is constructed of chemical agent

resistant material. The tent is equipped with two hose connections

to provide wastewater disposal. For stability, four ground loops

and guy lines fasten the tent securely.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Federal German Armed Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–99 ID # 47

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time 5 min

Physical Parameters

Size 6.56 L x 6.56 W x 7.05 H (ft)

Weight 95 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Quarterly inspection

Shelf Life 10 yr

Transportability Light transport vehicle

Durability Constructed of chemical agent resistant material

Environmental Conditions The temperature resistance of the outside of the tent ranges from

-22 °F to +176 °F, while the internal temperature resistance ranges

from -22 °F to +284 °F.

Environmental Considerations The tent is equipped with two hose connections to provide

wastewater disposal.

Resources 2 person crew to erect

Unit Cost $7.6K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required 8 h of training is required to operate this system

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment Karcher multipurpose decontamination system

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–100 ID # 48

General

Equipment Name Karcher Portable Lightweight Decontamination System DS 10

ID# 48

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Thermal (removes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The DS 10 is a portable lightweight decontamination system

designed for the CB decontamination of personal equipment, and

exterior equipment (i.e., vehicles, aircraft, protective suits). The

system is in service in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway,

Sweden, and some countries in the Middle East. This high-pressure

system is equipped with a mixing device to generate different

solutions or emulsions, thus allowing it to decontaminate a wide

variety of items. The DS 10 consists of a 10 L pressure tank, a

mixing device, and an air pump to pressurize the system. A

pressure relief valve opens if the maximum operating pressure

(6 bar) is exceeded.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, and Sweden.

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–101 ID # 48

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions User selected

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates an area of 535 ft 2

Set-up Time 15 min

Physical Parameters

Size Cylinder, 2.30 H and 0.68 (ft) in diameter

Weight 20.9 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, water

Maintenance Repairs Required Test semi-annually

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Pack Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions The system has an operating temperature of 140 °F

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $1.9K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Decontaminant, water

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–102 ID # 49

General

Equipment Name Karcher Hot Air Generator FB 60 E

ID# 49

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The FB 60 E is a hot air generator used to decontaminate interior

equipment, personal equipment, and exterior equipment. It is

currently in service with the Australian, German, and U.S. armed

forces. The FB 60 E coupled with an interior decontamination

extension set with special filters is used to decontaminate interior

equipment. The FB 60 E is comprised of a main fan and fuel pump,

which are powered by a central 220 V electric motor. Incoming air,

drawn through the radial fan, is heated using a burner and heat

exchanger. The system requires diesel, diesel-petrol, or kerosene

fuels to operate. The FB 60 E can be used for a variety of

applications other than decontamination (i.e., ventilating NBC

decontamination stations, heating or cooling cabins, cockpits, tents,

or shelters).

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with Australian, German, and U.S. Armed Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)
E–103 ID # 49

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 5.64 L x 2.42 W x 1.01 H (ft)

Weight 441 lb

Power Requirements Self powered via diesel fuel

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Filters, fuel

Maintenance Repairs Required Yes (monthly start-up)

Shelf Life 10 yr

Transportability Not specified

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions The FB 60 E is capable of working at temperatures as low as -22 °F

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources 1 person to start and monitor

Unit Cost $17.5K

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required 2 h of training is required to operate this system

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available User manual

Support Equipment Light transport

Testing Information Test data available upon request

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–104 ID # 50

General

Equipment Name Karcher MPDS MultiPurpose Decontamination System

ID# 50

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Thermal (removes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The MPDS is used to decontaminate skin and personal equipment,

exterior equipment, and interior equipment. The system is currently

in service with armed forces in Australia, Austria, Canada,

Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, U.S., and NATO

Headquarters. The MPDS is equipped with a high-pressure (60 bar)

spray system and depending on the decontaminant used, the MPDS

may employ either chemical or mechanical technologies. The

MPDS is also equipped with a diesel engine, a burner, and a highpressure water pump (maximum suction height of 5 m). Liquid

decontaminants can be introduced into the water stream via the

high-pressure pump at a rate up to 60 L/h. For easy usability, all

MPDS operations can be controlled using an electrical control

panel. The MPDS can also be used to provide water for showers in

the field, steam explosives from munitions, or de-ice aircraft and

missile systems. In addition, a sandblasting set is included to allow

the removal of corrosion from equipment.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with Austria, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Sweden

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com
E–105 ID # 50

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 4.10 L x 1.88 W x 2.78 H (ft)

Weight 484 lb

Power Requirements 4-stroke diesel engine that develops 5.6 hp at 3000 rpm

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant, Fuel

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly start-up and testing

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light truck transport

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions -22 °F to 140 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–106 ID # 51

General

Equipment Name Karcher Hot Air Generator FB 20

ID# 51

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The FB 20 is a hot air generator designed for the decontamination

of clothing and other equipment placed inside a chamber or tent.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with Canada, Denmark, Germany, Norway, Sweden,

USA, and other NATO Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–107 ID # 51

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 4.44 L x 1.50 W x 1.98 H (ft)

Weight 171.6 lb

Power Requirements 230 V @ 50 Hz electrical power

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Fuel

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions All environments

Environmental Considerations All conditions

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic technical skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Light transport vehicle

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–108 ID # 52

General

Equipment Name Karcher AEDA1 Decontamination Equipment

ID# 52

Decontamination Process Physical and Thermal (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The AEDA1, in service with German forces, is designed to

decontaminate sensitive and interior equipment. The system

employs a combination of low-temperature thermal technology and

mechanical technology. The AEDA1 is comprised of four

components: an aerosol spray dispenser, a hot air generator, a

remote-control unit, and a surface cleaning system. Interior

decontamination is conducted by spraying the contaminated

surfaces with any decontaminant solution. The fine mist remains

long enough in the air to decontaminate any contamination in the

air. The decontaminant droplets also decontaminate material

surfaces on contact. After the aerosol spray, the hot air generator is

used to heat up the interior air and the interior equipment to

neutralize any remaining agents. A remote-control unit can be used

to operate the hot air generator as well as to control the temperature

of the air. The surface cleaning system resembles a vacuum cleaner

and is used to remove any decontamination solution residue. The

cleaner dispenses a liquid disinfecting solution and then vacuums

the residue into a waste tank. The surface cleaning system has an

output rate of 1 L/min with a pressure of 1 bar.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with German Armed Forces and Crisis Reaction Forces

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–142262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com
E–109 ID # 52

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Known theater agents

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions User selected

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 1 L of decontaminant per minute

Set-up Time 15 min to 30 min

Physical Parameters

Size 27 x 19 x 25 (in)

Weight 69 lb

Power Requirements 110 V ac to 220 V ac

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Quarterly test

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable decontamination unit

Durability Heavy duty construction

Environmental Conditions Works in all climates

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes, on site

Manuals Available Training manual

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–110 ID # 53

General

Equipment Name Karcher M600 Decontaminant Mixer

ID# 53

Decontamination Process Mixes Decontaminant Agents

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The M600 Decontaminant Mixer, in service with NATO forces, is

designed to add and mix decontaminants using water jets for use

with high-pressure cleaning systems. Depending on the

decontaminant used, the M600 may employ either chemical or

mechanical technologies. The M600 is equipped with a mixer, a

25 m hose, and a spray lance. The system is linked to a highpressure system with a pressure hose and an electrical cable.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with NATO countries

Manufacturer KARCHER

Alfred Karcher Gmbh & Company

Alfred-Karcher-Strasse 28-40

Winnenden, Germany D-71364

+49–7195–42262 (Tel)

+49–7195–142780 (Fax)

email: hans-joachim.toepfer@de.kaercher.com

U.S. Agent: Life Safety Systems

343 Soquel Avenue, Suite 317

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

POC: Bill Conklin

831–728–9090 (Tel)

831–429–2224 (Tel)

info@lifesafetysys.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified
E–111 ID # 53

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 1.83 L x 1.96 W x 2.75 H (ft)

Weight 88 lb

Power Requirements 12 V or 24 V supply

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Monthly test

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Light truck transport

Durability Built to military specifications

Environmental Conditions Operates in all climates

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Basic skills

Operator Training Required 8 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available Training manuals

Support Equipment Truck transport

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–112 ID # 54

General

Equipment Name Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet

ID# 54

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet (APPJ) is a developmental

item designed to decontaminate sensitive and interior equipment.

The APPJ is under development by the Los Alamos National

Laboratory in New Mexico, USA. The system employs oxidation

technology.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Los Alamos National Laboratory

P-24 Plasma Physics, M/S E526

Los Alamos, NM 87545

505–665–6157 (Tel)

505–665–3552 (Fax)

email: herrmann@lanl.gov

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated None

BW Agents Decontaminated None

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

None

Decontaminant Solutions None

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters
E–113 ID # 54

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–114 ID # 55

General

Equipment Name Decon Hoop

ID# 55

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Decon Hoop is a portable spray hoop used to decontaminate

skin and personal equipment as well as exterior equipment. The

Decon Hoop is commercially available in the U.S. and is

manufactured by MITI Manufacturing. The apparatus employs

mechanical technology.

Availability Commercially available

Current User U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, various municipal fire

departments, and several industrial companies in the hazardous

chemical industry.

Manufacturer MITI Manufacturing, Inc.

2996 Teller Court

Grand Junction, CO 81504

970–243–9500 (Tel)

970–243–9200 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 4.6 gal/min to 5.1 gal/min

Set-up Time 2 min
E–115 ID # 55

Physical Parameters

Size 3.75 o.d. x 3.25 i.d. (ft)

Weight 10 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable decontamination unit

Durability Constructed from durable heliarc-welded lightweight, corrosion

free aluminum pipe and tubes.

Environmental Conditions Information not available

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost $585 to $775 (based upon quantity and configuration)

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required None

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Decon waste collection pool, portable foot pump, soap injector,

water distribution manifolds

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–116 ID # 56

General

Equipment Name SNL Decon Formulation

ID# 56

Decontamination Process Chemical (neutralizes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes Yes

Application Notes A nontoxic, noncorrosive, aqueous formulation for the rapid

mitigation and decontamination of CBW agents. SNL Decon

Formulation can be deployed as a foam, liquid spray, or fog.

Potentially, the formulation can be used by first responders of an

attack and by personnel assigned to restoration of an affected

facility after an attack. The formulation works quickly, does not

generate toxic by-products. It can be deployed by small handheld

devices, similar to fire extinguishers, and in large-scale foamgenerating devices. The formulation as liquid spray can be

disseminated by means of commercially available paint sprayers.

Commercially available cold foggers work well when deploying the

formulation as fog.

Availability Available

Current User National guards, over 120 Federal, State, and local agencies

Manufacturer Modec, Inc.

4725 Oakland St.

Denver, CO 80239

800–967–7887 (Tel)

303–373–2699 (Fax)

Developed by Sandia National Laboratories

POC: Brian Kalamanka

www.massdecon.com

Source Modec, Inc.

www.deconsolutions.com

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, Mustard

BW Agents Decontaminated Bacillus globigii (a simulant of anthrax spores), Erwinia herbicola

(a simulant for vegetative bacterial cells), MS-2 bacteriophage (a

simulant for viruses)
E–117 ID # 56

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Nontoxic, noncorrosive, environmental friendly

Capacity/Throughput 50:1 expansion rate

Set-up Time Immediate

Physical Parameters

Size Several sizes available of output hose: 1 in, 1-1/2 in, 2 in, or 3 in

line

Weight Varies according to model

Power Requirements Dependant on equipment, can be delivered manually

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required None

Maintenance Repairs Required Routine

Shelf Life Indefinite

Transportability Depends on application

Durability Ruggedized commercial equipment

Environmental Conditions Can be operated on all terrains and in remote locations

Environmental Considerations None

Resources One person

Unit Cost Depends on size and application

Maintenance Cost Minimal

Warranty Depends on equipment

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available Yes

Support Equipment Typical hose line

Testing Information Available, under www.deconsolutions.com\SNLformulation

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–118 ID # 57

General

Equipment Name Reactive Skin Decontaminant Lotion

ID# 57

Decontamination Process Chemical (neutralizes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes Yes No

Application Notes The Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) is designed to

neutralize CWAs on skin and personal equipment. The lotion is

manufactured in Canada by O’Dell Engineering Ltd., and is in

service with the Canadian Armed Forces. The lotion employs

chemical technology and is effective on vesicants (H and L) and

nerve agents (G and V). The lotion is supplied in easy to use

individual pouches with a foam applicator for personal

decontamination and equipment decontamination. The lotion can

also be distributed in large containers in order to treat mass

casualties. The lotion is nontoxic and has been proven to be safe to

use on the eyes. Any left over residue can be washed away with

water.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Canadian Dept. of National Defense, Netherlands, Australia,

OPCW

Manufacturer O'Dell Engineering Ltd.

28 Hilborn Avenue

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N1T 1M7

519–740–8620 (Tel)

519–740–9483 (Fax)

email: rsdl@odell.on.ca

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Irvin Aerospace Canada Ltd.

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated All known military chemical agents

BW Agents Decontaminated Effective against some military biological agents. Contact

manufacturer for details

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study
E–119 ID # 57

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Under study

Decontaminant Solutions RSDL; bio-degradable/nonflammable

Capacity/Throughput Individual decontamination; each person carries own bottle/pouch

Set-up Time None

Physical Parameters

Size 500 mL bottle or individual pouches (6 in x 6 in x .5 in)

Weight 1.2 lb (pouch is 2 oz)

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required None

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Call for information

Transportability Fully portable. Can be carried in pocket or pouch

Durability Provided in a protective pouch

Environmental Conditions Operates in common civilian and military environments

Environmental Considerations Waste disposal

Resources One person (individual)

Unit Cost Call for information (volume dependant)

Maintenance Cost None

Warranty Not applicable

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal to none

Operator Training Required Minimal to none

Training Available 1 h

Manuals Available User manuals, training guidelines, and training simulant

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Testing on the RSDL has been done by the Canadian Defense

Research Establishment Suffield (DRES) (Government Agency).

The following test report is available upon request: Repeated

Dermal Toxicity Trial of the Canadian Reactive Skin

Decontaminant Lotion (RSDL) (DRES)

Applicable Regulations Not FDA approved
E–120 ID # 58

General

Equipment Name Plychem DECAS W Casualty Decontamination Unit

ID# 58

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The DECAS W is a portable inflatable casualty decontamination

shower manufactured in the United Kingdom by Plysu PLC. It is

designed for skin and personnel decontamination. It is equipped

with a step-down water pressure reducer to moderate water supply

pressures and a choice of valve-operated, hand-held showerheads is

available. The unit is large enough to accommodate a casualty on a

wheeled stretcher with Paramedics attending inside, or several

walking wounded. Strategically placed clear windows are included

for official observation, and a disposable inner lining can be

incorporated. A remote water-heating unit is also available.

Availability Ex stock to maximum few weeks

Current User Fire and ambulance services, hospitals

Manufacturer Plysu PLC

United Kingdom

U.S. Agent: FSI North America

Division of Fire Safety, International, Inc.

POC: Mark Conron

440–891–1523 (Tel)

440–891–1562 (Fax)

www.fsinorth.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range
E–121 ID # 58

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range

Decontaminant Solutions Water and detergent

Capacity/Throughput Less than 50 personnel

Set-up Time Between 30 min to 60 min

2 min to 3 min to install ready for operation

Physical Parameters

Size 9.35 L x 6.1/4.9 W x 6.7 H (ft)

Packed - approximately 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 (ft)

Weight Approximately 88 lb

Power Requirements Decon unit – none

Optional water heating unit - 222 V to 240 V, 5 kW, 32 A

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Compressed air for inflation. Optional disposable inner lining.

Maintenance Repairs Required Clean, dry, and check over after use.

Shelf Life 5 yr

Transportability Highly transportable - low weight and small footprint

Durability Constructed from durable polymer material

Environmental Conditions Operates in most environments

Environmental Considerations Safe disposal of collected waste

Resources 1 to 2 people are required to fully operate the decontamination

system

Unit Cost $5.5K to $11.5K depending on specification and optional

equipment (e.g., water heating unit)

Maintenance Cost Very minimal

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required No special skills, but training recommended

Operator Training Required 1 h to 3 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available User manuals and training media

Support Equipment Optional water heating and generator for remote use

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–122 ID # 59

General

Equipment Name PLYCHEM DPI Decontamination Unit

ID# 59

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The PLYCHEM DPI is a portable inflatable decontamination

shower manufactured in the United Kingdom by Plysu PLC. It is

designed for skin and personnel decontamination. The DPI is

constructed from durable polymer material with entry and exit

ports. At a rate of 40 L/min, a mist spray of water or water plus

decontaminant solution is used in conjunction with an integral

brush. External personnel can assist decontamination through

optional glove sleeves. Clear windows are included for official

observation and a disposable inner lining can be incorporated.

Availability Ex stock to maximum few weeks

Current User Fire services and high risk industries

Manufacturer Plysu PLC

United Kingdom

U.S. Agent: FSI North American

Division of Fire Safety International, Inc.

Berea, OH 44017

POC: Mark Conron

440–891–1523 (Tel)

440–891–1562 (Fax)

www.fsinorth.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range
E–123 ID # 59

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Wide range

Decontaminant Solutions Water and detergent

Capacity/Throughput Less than 50 personnel

Set-up Time Between 30 min to 60 min

2 min to 3 min to install ready for operation

Physical Parameters

Size 6.14/4.89 x 6.14/4.89 W x 7.74 H (ft)

Packed – approximately 3.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 (ft)

Weight Approximately 88 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Compressed air for inflation. Optional disposable inner lining.

Maintenance Repairs Required Clean, dry, and check over after use.

Shelf Life 5 yr

Transportability Highly transportable - low weight and small footprint

Durability Constructed from durable polymer material

Environmental Conditions Operates in most environments

Environmental Considerations Safe disposal of collected waste

Resources 1 to 2 people are required to fully operate the decontamination

system

Unit Cost $3.5K to $5.5K depending on specification and optional equipment

Maintenance Cost Very minimal

Warranty 1 yr

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required No special skills, but training recommended

Operator Training Required 1 h to 3 h

Training Available Yes

Manuals Available User manuals and training media

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–124 ID # 60

General

Equipment Name Modular Mass Casualty Decontamination System

ID# 60

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes Not specified

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Reeves Manufacturing, Inc.

30 East 9th Street

Frederick, MD 21701

800–328–5563 (Tel)

301–698–1596 (Tel)

301–698–1599 (Fax)

Source http://www.reevesmfg.com

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Hypochlorite decontamination solutions

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 0.02 lb/h to 1.2 lb/h of decontaminant;

decontaminates 6 personnel

Set-up Time Less than 10 min

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified
E–125 ID # 60

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Ideal for all environments

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources 2 to 3 personnel

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–126 ID # 61

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Kit, Personal No 1 Mark 1

ID# 61

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Personal No. 1, Mark 1 is a Decontamination Kit used by field

personnel in the event of a chemical warfare attack. The kit is

manufactured in the U.K. by Remploy Ltd., and is in service with

the U.K. Armed Forces. The kit employs sorbent technology and is

comprised of a sealed plastic bag that contains four pads filled with

Fuller’s Earth.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.K. Armed Forces

Manufacturer Remploy Ltd.

415 Edgware Rd.

Cricklewood, London NW2 6LR

Country: United Kingdom

+44–1812–350500 (Tel)

+44–1812–350501 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Fuller's Earth
E–127 ID # 61

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–128 ID # 62

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Kit, Personal No. 2, Mark 1

ID# 62

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Personal No. 2, Mark 1 is a Decontamination Kit used by U.K.

field personnel. The Personal No. 2, Mark 1 is used to

decontaminate personal equipment and employs sorbent

technology. The kit is comprised of a flat polythene dispenser

containing 113 g of Fuller’s Earth. The kit is generally used with

the Personal No. 1, Mark 1 Decontamination Kit.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.K. Armed Forces

Manufacturer Richmond Packaging (U.K.) Ltd.

New Road

Winsford, Cheshire CW7 2 NY

Country: United Kingdom

+44–1606–557422 (Tel)

+44–1606–861063 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Decontaminating powder

Capacity/Throughput Not specified
E–129 ID # 62

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 0.55 x 0.28 x 0.20 (in)

Weight 4.58 oz

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal to none

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Personal No. 1, Mark 1 Decontamination Kit

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–130 ID # 63

General

Equipment Name Hazmat Decon Shower

ID# 63

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Hazmat Decon Shower, manufactured by RMC Medical, is

designed to decontaminate personnel. The Hazmat Decon Shower

is made of 1 1⁄2 in PVC tubing and is transportable in a canvas

duffel bag.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer RMC Medical, Inc.

3019 Darnell Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19154

215–824–4100 (Tel)

215–824–1371 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions DS2

Capacity/Throughput Dispenses 0.0066 lb to 0.0088 lb of water per minute @ 40 psi to

60 psi

Set-up Time Several min
E–131 ID # 63

Physical Parameters

Size 3.58 L x 3.58 W x 7.66 H (ft)

Weight 58 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Indefinite

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Constructed of 1 1/2 in PVC tubing

Environmental Conditions Extreme heat of sun may cause shower to flake and bend. Extreme

cold may cause brittleness.

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person to assemble and operate.

Unit Cost $475

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Manufacturer defects only

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Able to read and follow directions for setup

Operator Training Required None

Training Available None

Manuals Available None

Support Equipment Water supply and standard garden hose

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–132 ID # 64

General

Equipment Name Hazmat Decon Backboard

ID# 64

Picture Not Available

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Hazmat Decon Backboard is a multipurpose backboard

specially designed for spinal immobilization, patient

decontamination and water, confined space, and high angle rescue.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer RMC Medical, Inc.

3019 Darnell Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19154

215–824–4100 (Tel)

215–824–1371 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions DS2

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 6 L x 1.33 W x 0.18 H (ft)

Weight 14 lb
E–133 ID # 64

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required None

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–134 ID # 65

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Apparatus, Portable, DS2, ABC-M11

ID# 65

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The ABC-M11 is a portable decontaminating apparatus used to

decontaminate exterior equipment (i.e., military vehicles, crewserved weapons). The system is currently in service with the U.S.

Army and Israeli Armed Forces. The equipment has a filled

nitrogen pressure cartridge. However, before use, the container

must be filled with DS2 decontaminating agent. The M11

functions by removal of the seal-retaining pin. After removing the

pin, the handle is lifted to puncture the pressure can, dispersing the

DS2. The ABC-M11 has an optimum range of about 2 m and can

cover approximately 42 m2. There are three models currently

available, the M11, the M11 Stretch, and the M11 Super Stretch.

The three models differ only by container volume, the M11 has a

filled volume of 1.26 L, the M11 Stretch has a filled volume of

1.5 L and the M11 Super Stretch has a filled volume of 2.66 L.

This system is also available with the M11 A/G dry sorbent

dispenser. The M11 A/G sprays the AMBERGARDTM XE-555

powder.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.S. Army and Israel Armed Forces

Manufacturer Slate Enterprises, Inc.

2923 Saturn Street

Unit C

Brea, CA 92821

714–985–0117 (Tel)

714–985–9956 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated None

BW Agents Decontaminated None
E–135 ID # 65

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 449 ft2

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 5.4 D x 22.4 H (in)

Weight 7.52 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions -25.06 °F to 120.2 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–136 ID # 66

General

Equipment Name M13 Portable Decontaminating Apparatus (DAP)

ID# 66

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant), chemical (neutralizes

contaminant), or Thermal (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes No

Application Notes The M13 Portable DAP is a portable system used to decontaminate

exterior equipment (i.e., wheeled and track vehicles, crew-served

weapons larger than 60 caliber (0.60 in/15 mm), towed artillery).

The M13 is manufactured by All-Bann Enterprises, Inc., and is

currently in service with the U.S. Army. This equipment employs

chemical technology and can be either vehicle-mounted or manportable. The M13 is comprised of a disposable container filled

with 14 L of DS2 decontaminating agent (or can be replaced with

any other decontaminating agent), an accessory container holder, a

manual in-line pump, one to two wand sections, and a disposable

synthetic filament polypropylene brush. The accessory container

provides storage for all M13 components. The specifications

associated with the M13 DAP include a volume of 14 L, a filled

weight of 24.5 kg, and an empty weight of 10.9 kg.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.S. Army

Manufacturer Slate Enterprises, Inc.

2923 Saturn Street

Unit C

Brea, CA 92821

714–985–0117 (Tel)

714–985–9956 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated G agents, VX, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified
E–137 ID # 66

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Approximately 1198 ft2

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 14 L x 6.6 W x 18.7 H (in)

Weight 24 lb

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions -25.06 °F to 120.2 °F

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–138 ID # 67

General

Equipment Name NBC6F Water Purification Unit (WPU)

ID# 67

Decontamination Process Chemical (neutralizes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No Yes Yes

Application Notes The NBC6F is a decontamination unit used to purify contaminated

drinking water. The NBC6F is capable of treating 2.2 m3/h of NBC

contaminated water.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Stella-Meta

Laversoke Mill

Whitchurch, Hampshire, United Kingdom RG287NR

+44–1256–895959 (Tel)

+44–1256–892074 (Fax)

email: pcims@compuserve.com

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 24 ft2

 of contaminated water per hour

Set-up Time Not specified
E–139 ID # 67

Physical Parameters

Size 13.12 L x 8.20 W x 7.87 H (ft)

Weight 7260 lb

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–140 ID # 68

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Kit No. 2

ID# 68

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The Decontamination Kit No. 2 is used to decontaminate personal

equipment and can be used in conjunction with the M281 Skin

Decontamination Kit for emergency decontamination. The

Decontamination Kit No. 2 employs sorbent technology and utilizes

a 15 g squeeze bottle to dispense AMBERGARD XE-555

decontaminant. The kit is able to decontaminate all known liquid

chemical agents.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer Tradeways Ltd.

184 Duke of Gloucester Street

Annapolis, MD 21401

410–295–0813 (Tel)

410–295–0821 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated GB, V, HD

BW Agents Decontaminated All

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Decontaminates 738 ft2
E–141 ID # 68

Set-up Time Not specified

Physical Parameters

Size 3.72 L x 2.2 W x 0.1 H (in)

Weight 0.7 oz

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Man-Portable Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions -59.8 °F to 159.8 °F (storage temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment None

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–142 ID # 69

General

Equipment Name Decontamination Kit, Individual Equipment: M295

ID# 69

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes The M295 Individual Equipment Decontamination Kit is used to

decontaminate personnel equipment. The M295 Kit employs

sorbent technology and utilizes AMBERGARD XE-555

(decontaminant) in four wipedown mitts that are made of nonwoven polyester material with a polyethylene film backing.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service with the U.S. Armed Forces

Manufacturer Truetech

680 Elton Avenue

Riverhead, NY 11901

516–727–8600 (Tel)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified
E–143 ID # 69

Physical Parameters

Size 9 L x 5.4 W x 1.9 H (in)

Weight 8 oz

Power Requirements None

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required None

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Mobile Decontamination Unit

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions Not specified

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources One person

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Minimal

Operator Training Required Minimal

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–144 ID # 70

General

Equipment Name TVI Quick-E WMD Decon Shower Shelter

ID# 70

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes Not specified

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer TVI Corporation

7100 Holladay Tyler Road

Suite 300

Glenn Dale, MD 20769

301–352–8800 (Tel)

301–352–8818 (Fax)

Source TVI Corporation

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Water

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time 1 min

Physical Parameters

Size Varies
E–145 ID # 70

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life 10 yr

Transportability Shelters are easily transported.

Durability Shelters are extremely rugged; corrosion resistant

Environmental Conditions Shelters withstand extreme temperatures, strong winds, and heavy

snow loads.

Environmental Considerations Shelters have replaceable liners, ground cloth, and fitted floor basin

to control wastewater.

Resources 2 person crew required

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Not specified

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–146 ID # 71

General

Equipment Name TVI Quik-Kleen Mass Decontamination System

ID# 71

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant) and/or Chemical (neutralizes

contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

Yes No No

Application Notes This system is designed to provide immediate decontamination

capability at remote sites by a staff of four. The rugged shelter

assures reliable and protected space for decontamination in cold or

adverse weather.

Availability Commercially available

Current User Not specified

Manufacturer TVI Corporation

7100 Holladay Tyler Road

Suite 300

Glenn Dale, MD 20769

301–352–8800 (Tel)

301–352–8818 (Fax)

Source TVI Corporation

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Not specified

Set-up Time Not specified
E–147 ID # 71

Physical Parameters

Size Not specified

Weight Not specified

Power Requirements Not specified

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Decontaminant

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life 10 yr

Transportability Shelters are easily transported.

Durability Shelters are extremely rugged and corrosion resistant.

Environmental Conditions Shelters withstand extreme temperatures, strong winds, and heavy

snow loads.

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment HEPA filtration units

Testing Information Not specified

Applicable Regulations Not specified
E–148 ID # 72

General

Equipment Name Zenon Advanced Double Pass Reverse Osmosis Water

Purification Unit

ID# 72

Decontamination Process Physical (removes contaminant)

Applications Personnel Equipment Infrastructure

No No Yes

Application Notes The Zenon Advanced Double Pass Reverse Osmosis Water

Purification Unit (ADROWPU) is designed to purify water that has

been contaminated with NBC agents. The ADROWPU utilizes a

double pass reverse osmosis process in order to remove

contamination. The process employs pressure to separate dissolved

solutes and suspended substances from water.

Availability Commercially available

Current User In service in Canadian and Taiwanese Armed Forces

Manufacturer Zenon Environmental Systems, Inc.

845 Harrington Court

Burlington, Canada L7N 3P3

905–639–6320 (Tel)

905–639–1812 (Fax)

Source Wide Area Decon: CB Decontamination Technologies, Equipment,

and Projects, 22 March 1999 (U.S. Joint Service Material Group)

Operational Parameters

CW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

BW Agents Decontaminated Not specified

High Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Medium Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Low Hazard TIMs

Decontaminated

Not specified

Decontaminant Solutions Not specified

Capacity/Throughput Purifies 84700 L/d of fresh water, 58950 L/d of brackish water, and

52390 L/d of seawater

Set-up Time Not specified
E–149 ID # 72

Physical Parameters

Size 18.0 L x 6.89 W x 5.57 H (ft)

Weight 140800 lb

Power Requirements 40 kW diesel generator

Logistical Parameters

Consumables Required Not specified

Maintenance Repairs Required Not specified

Shelf Life Not specified

Transportability Not specified

Durability Not specified

Environmental Conditions -40 °F to 104 °F (operating temperature)

Environmental Considerations Not specified

Resources Not specified

Unit Cost Not specified

Maintenance Cost Not specified

Warranty Not specified

Special Requirements

Operator Skills Required Not specified

Operator Training Required Not specified

Training Available Not specified

Manuals Available Not specified

Support Equipment Not specified

Testing Information Information not available

Applicable Regulations Not specified
U.S. Department of Justice

Office of Justice Programs

810 Seventh Street N.W.

Washington, DC 20531

John Ashcroft

Attorney General

Deborah J. Daniels

Assistant Attorney General

Sarah V. Hart

Director, National Institute of Justice

For grant and funding information, contact:

Department of Justice Response Center

800-421-6770

Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice

World Wide Web Site: World Wide Web Site:

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij