PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Depending on the agent, levels
of protection may vary from mask only, to full chemical protective suit.
Currently the military uses the following:
· Protective Mask with
filters for military chemical agents. Hood to cover head and shoulders.
·
Chemical Protective suit with scotch-guard like fabric and internal
layer of activated charcoal to absorb agent
·
Gloves and overboots of butyl rubber.
· Butyl rubber apron.
(Medical personnel during decontamination.)
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