
Posted: Jun 1, 07
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Every home should have one, keep it close to hand in case of armageddon. Who knows which foolish politician will start world war 111. Full instruction booklet supplied. Unfortunately this item only comes in olive drab green.
According to the manufacturers, specifications are
Disposable Toxicological Agent Protective Suit (DTAPS™)
Tested with the U.S. Army's TOP 10-2-022 man-in-simulant test
Designed for Police, Fire, and EMS responders for protection against chemical and biological hazards
Provides protection against dual-use industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, and biological warfare agents
Level C1 Suit is constructed with DuPont's Tychem™ LV material
Material delivers a superior chemical barrier combined with physical strength, durability, and enhanced comfort and flexibility
Garment is designed for one operational use. If the suit passes a visual inspection, the responsible safety professional may approve use of the suit for subsequent HAZMAT operations
Coverall must be disposed of after any chemical liquid or vapor exposure
A commercial operating/instruction manual is supplied with the suit
Suit Features:
Water-resistant zipper with double storm flaps
Integral booties
Neck dam
Attached 16 mil butyl gloves
Material Wt: 6.6 oz/ sq. yd.
Ensemble includes 4 cfm powered air purifying respirator (PAPR), full facepiece, butyl splash hood, 2 Super NBC filter canisters, and lithium battery
USA
Olive Drab
The DTAPS™ systems were developed for the Government by GEOMET Tech., Inc. under a contract with the Technical Support Working Group (TSWG). TSWG was established as the technology development component of a Federal interagency group on countering terrorism. TSWG is composed of various Executive Branch agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice.
The Department of Defense is responsible for TSWG program management. DoD manages and executes the TSWG program through the Combating Terrorism Technology Support Office. The DTAPS systems were developed under the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear countermeasures subgroup of TSWG under contract number DAAD05-98-C-0012.
Weight: 15 lbs.
(uscav)
References: uscav
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