Self moistening composition for deactivating toxic substances and method of use
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
InventorsRobert E. Pellenbarg, Homer W. Carhart
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Abstract
An self-moistening inactivating agent for toxic substances provided in a er-vapor-impervious container. The agent comprises an intimate admixture of at least one hygroscopic material and at least one oxidizing agent. The agent can also contain chelating materials and electrostatic materials. The agent is used to inactivate toxic substances on the ground or on contaminated surfaces. Particularly, the agent inactivates organo phosphorous toxic agents.
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A self moistening, powdered, toxic-substance inactivating agent comprising an intimate admixture of a sufficient amount of at least one hygroscopic material to cause said agent to moisten and self dissolve and at least one oxidizing material.
A sealed water-vapor-impervious container enclosing an effective amount of a powdered toxic-substance inactivating agent comprising an intimate admixture of a sufficient amount of at least one hygroscopic material to cause said agent to moisten and self dissolve and at least one oxidizing material.
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