Novel fabric containing microcapsules of chemical decontaminants encapsulated within semipermeable polymers
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
InventorDonald R. Cowsar
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Abstract
Novel clothing fabrics containing microcapsules in a resin finish compris reactive chemical decontamination agents encapsulated within a semipermeable polymer which is selectively permeable to toxic chemical agents but impermeable to the decontamination agents, thereby allowing the toxic chemicals to diffuse into the microcapsules where they undergo irreversible detoxifying chemical reactions.
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A novel protective garment fabric comprising a (woven) clothing fabric containing microcapsules of decontamination agents for toxic chemical agents encapsulated with a semipermeable polymer wall material which is selectively permeable to toxic chemical agents but impermeable to said decontamination agent, thereby allowing toxic chemicals to diffuse with the microcapsules and undergo an irreversible neutralization reaction with said decontamination agents.
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