Accession Number:

AD0876932

Title:

Rocket Propellant Handler's Suit.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. Sep 69-Jul 70,

Corporate Author:

WELSON AND CO INC HARTFORD CT

Personal Author(s):

• Korabowski, John J.

Report Date:

1970-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

80.0

Abstract:

Design, development, fabrication, and testing of rocket propellant handlerssuit are described. The function of the suit is to provide protection forthe wearer in the event he is exposed to hazardous gases iquids used forthe propellantoxidizer of rocket engines. The suit is fabricated from anexperimental material laminate of FEP TEFLON, BUTYL RUBBER AND PTFE FABRICSUBSTRATE. The descriptions of the suit, its operation, the test requirements,procedures and documentation problems and recommendations are presented.Author, modified-PL

Descriptors:

• *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• *ROCKET PROPELLANTS
• HANDLING
• WEIGHT
• MOBILITY
• GLOVES
• LEAKAGE(FLUID)
• HELMETS
• SAFETY BELTS
• VALVES
• DROP TESTS
• MAINTAINABILITY
• HALOCARBON PLASTICS

Subject Categories:

• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE