USE

The M291 is used to decontaminate the skin when it has been contaminated by liquid chemical agents. It can be used in an emergency to decontaminate outside of protective mask, butyl rubber gloves, hood, and individual weapon.

DESCRIPTION

The M291 skin decontaminating kit consists of a wallet-like, soft-pack carrying pouch, containing 6 individual decontamination packets. Each packet contains a non-woven fiber fill laminated pad impregnated with the decontamination compound. Each pad provides the individual with a single step, non-toxic/non-irritating decontamination application, which can be used on the skin, including the face and around wounds. Instructions for use are marked on the case and packets.

FUNCTION

The individual decontamination pads are impregnated with the decontamination compound

“AMBERGARD ? XE-555 Resin”, a black, free-flowing, resin based powder. As the pad is scrubbed over the exposed/contaminated skin area t he chemicals are rapidly transferred into, trapped, and retained in the interior of the AMBERGARD XE-555 Resin particles. The presence of acidic and basic groups in AMBERGARD XE-555 Resin promotes the destruction of trapped chemical agents .

SPECIFIC A TIONS

Kit Dim e n s ion s : 4.4” x 4.4” x 1.4” (11.2 cm x 11.2 cm x 3.6 cm)

Kit Weight: 1.6 ounces (45 grams)

I ndi v idu al Dec on Packets : 6 per kit

A rea C o v era g e : 1300 cm2 at challenge level of 2.5g / m2 of agent per individual Decon Packet