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boxes, hoods and casks. The gel traps and encapsulates a wide spectrum of radioisotopes and chemicals into a simple, no-preparation process, allowing for easy and safe disposal without the use of water. When the gel dries, aſter one to 24 hours depending on
environment, responders can simply peel the gel and discard it according to local regulations, leaving behind a decontaminated surface. In addition to being highly effective and safe with zero preparation, DeconGel reduces manpower by up to 70% (there- fore reducing workforce exposure) and eliminates waste by up to 90%. These three decontamination products may be used individually or together for the most effective decontamination. While responders constantly train and prepare for mass
civilian decontamination in warzones, the advances in decon- tamination technologies allow our brave soldiers to effectively
DeconGel encapsulates and binds CBRN contaminants into a disposable, peelable gel with no water, reducing up to 90% of waste and 70% of wastewater.
FiberTect, RSDL, and DeconGel (not pictured) can all be disposed of easily with no water as directed by local regulations.
FiberTect is a completely dry decontamination technology – available as a nonwoven activated carbon wipe and ideal for personal decontamination. It is designed like a paper towel or standard cloth wipe, making it an easy-to-use and therefore easy-to-deploy technology for civilians to use. A three-layer, inert, flexible, drapeable, nonwoven composite substrate for absorbing and adsorbing CWAs, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), pesticides, and Rad and Bio particles, FiberTect is self-contained and packaged for easy use, storage, and transport. The civilian or responder would simply open a sealed foil package, remove the wipe, mitt, or roll, and wipe any potentially contaminated areas slowly, using the same motion as cleaning an area with a paper towel. FiberTect is also ideal for weapons and sensitive equipment which o
ſten must remain dry or can be cleaned with soap and water but not with harsh bleach concentrations. With a 10+ year shelf life, it can be stored and distributed as needed with little to no waste. It captures and holds contaminants and aſter use is disposed of according to local regulations, avoiding the possibility of any secondary contamination.
decontaminate civilians and their infrastructure. Decontamination can be human-related or equipment related, but throughout time has been a problem that many brilliant minds have tried to tackle. In addition to bettering the availability of civilian training and technologically advance decon equipment while reducing waste, the next focus must be advance- ment of detection technologies. Inevita- bly, it is much easier to protect and defend when the contaminant can be identified quickly, easily, and accurately. Civilian populations will be better prepared for mass decontamination in warzones with the use of dry and damp decontamination methods and the impending advancements in even more advanced decontamination and detection technologies. zy
Amit Kapoor and Jennie Tal Williams of First Line Technology work on out-of-the-box decon solutions for first responders and the military.
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