The
Chemical Agent Liquid Detector papers were designed
to meet
the need for
a simple, rapid
method of
detecting
and differentiating between the 3 Major groups of liquid
chemical warfare agents. The U.S. Military
has more
than 5 million units of M8, M9 & 3-way Chemical
Agent Liquid Detectors in use today! They are
standard
issue & are considered the most essential piece
of chemical detection gear used by individual soldiers.
Currently, every branch of the U.S. Military uses these
3 Chemical Agent Liquid Detector Papers.
The C8 (used to be called M8) paper
uses a 3 color system denoting which specific chemical
is present and does not have an
adhesive backing, the
M9 uses one color for any chemical, comes on a roll
and is self-adhesive. The 3-Way detection papers combine
the best of both; 3 colors, self-adhesive backing,
AND a user-friendly legend.
The
Chemical Agent Liquid Detectors can quickly determine
the presence or absence of
G, V or H agents
and the
type of agent encountered. As each chemical agent requires
the use of different counter-measures
for effective
protection & treatment, determining the type of
Nerve or Mustard agent present enables
individuals
to take the appropriate protective measures. For the
detection of V or G Nerve Vapors,
use the Chemical
Agent Vapor Detector (NAVD)
Directions
for use: Detach a
piece of paper and attach it to clothing or place on
a surface
so it can be exposed
to drops or suspected chemical agents. If colored spots
appear, put on protective gear. Compare colored spot
with colors on inside cover to determine type of agent.
The test method consists of: (1) Detaching a piece
of paper from a booklet or dispenser roll. (2) Exposing
the paper to a surface suspected of being contaminated
by a liquid chemical agent or to the agent itself by
wiping the suspected surface with the paper, or by
attaching the paper to a surface which may be exposed
in the future.
• All 3 types are standard U.S. Military Issue • Used by ALL
branches of the U.S. Military
• Easy to read results in about 30 seconds • Thoroughly tested; proven
accurate & effective
• Detects droplets as small as 0.1 micro liter. • Determines type
of agent present: G, V, H M8
Detection Paper - Each booklet contains 25 sheets,
dimensions 10cm x 6.5cm. When exposed to a chemical
agent, the sheets turn various colors depending on
the agent to which they are exposed. To determine which
agent is present, simply compare to the chart inside
the booklet. Although the booklet contains 25 sheets,
less than 1/8th of a single sheet is required for each
test. We recommend using whole sheets so that the color
change is easily noticeable, however, one booklet could
be used to perform hundreds of tests in a critical
situation if sufficient M8 test paper was not available.
M8 Detection Paper is designed for long term storage
under severe environment conditions, shelf life is
unlimited when kept dry.
M9 Detection
Paper - Comes in a 10 meter roll in a dispenser
box. The M9 paper has a
self-adhesive backing
enabling pieces to be affixed to surfaces quickly & easily.
In original white protective packaging, M9 paper has
a shelf life of 3 years; Once protective packaging
has been opened, paper should be replaced or discarded
after 6 months.
3-Way Detection
Paper - Booklet of 12 sheets (10cm x 6.5cm).
The 3-Way test paper has
a self-adhesive
backing & affixes to surfaces quickly & easily.
Just like the M8 paper, the shelf life is unlimited
and the test specifically identifies the type of agent
present (G, H or V)
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