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Protect
civilian targets against chemical and biological warfare (CBW)
attacks.
Sandia
National Laboratories (SNL) has developed a non-toxic, non-
corrosive aqueous formulation for rapid decontamination and
mitigation of chemical and biological warfare (CBW) agents
to protect civilian targets. The Sandia Decon Formulation
can be deployed as a foam, liquid spray, or fog. Results from
SNL
tests on
chemical and biological simulants were confirmed with live-agent
testing by independent testing agencies. Results indicate
that the formulation works quickly, is effective against both
chemical and biological agents, and does not generate toxic
byproducts. SNL is also testing the efficacy of the formulation
on a variety of substrate surfaces such as wood, plastic,
carpeting, and concrete. When deployed as a foam, the formulation
can be designed to remain stable and reactive for long or
short periods, depending on user needs. Potential Sandia Decon
Formulation applications include use by the first responder
community, civilian facilities restorations, military response
to CBW events, demilitarization of CBW munitions, medical
sterilization, and sterilization in food processing.
Patents
SNL
was granted a patent (US 6,566,574 B1) for the technology
on May 20, 2003. The U.S. Government retains rights to the
technology for U.S Governement use. The U.S. Government has
granted SNL the right to license and commercialize the technology.
Foreign patent applications on DF-100
and DF-200 are pending.
Sponsor
The U.S.
Department of Energy under the National
Nuclear Security Administration sponsors this project. |
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