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PROTECTIVE BLANKET
 The
Protective Blanket was developed under the auspices of the Soldier and
Biological Chemical Command (SBCCOM) at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in
Edgewood, Maryland. The Protective Blanket may be used to contain
contamination while transporting contaminated casualties. The
Protective Blanket is designed to rapidly absorb liquid chemical agents
splattered onto it.
The Protective Blanket prevents the spread of agent contamination to
personnel handling chemical warfare casualties and contains the vapor
hazard emanating from the casualties.
Design specifications for physical, storage and operational use given
in the following table:
| OVERALL DIMENSIONS: |
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Thickness
Width
Length
Weight
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0.38
inches
48 inches
75 inches
48 ounces |
| OPERATING
TEMP |
-25
°F to 120 °F (-32 °C to 49 ° C) |
| SHELF
LIFE |
Anticipated
greater than 10 years |
| STORAGE |
-50
°F (-45 ° C) to 160 °F (71 °C) |
| SHIPPING |
There
are no special labeling, shipping or packaging requirements.
ShippingPackage size : 5 x 5 x 19 inches.
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 Each
Protective Blanket consists of a carbon cloth fiber material laminated
onto a low density polyethylene (LDPE) backing and exterior Velcro
straps.
The Protective Blanket is designed absorb liquid agents, thereby
eliminating the contact hazard. The vapors are contained in the pore
structure of the blanket’s fiber. The use of the Protective
Blanket entails wrapping the blanket around a casualty and securing it
with the Velcro straps. Each Protective Blanket comes inside an
airtight pouch for storage. The Protective Blanket is a single use,
expendable item, intended for both combat and training purposes.
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