Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP) Decontamination of VX, GD, and HD

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Abstract:

Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide VHP has been utilized for more than a decade to sterilize clean rooms and pharmaceutical processing equipment and, quite recently, to decontaminate anthrax-ridden buildings. VHP is also suitable for the decontamination of VX and HD, which readily converts these agents to ethyl methylphosphonic acid and bis2-chloroethyl sulfoxide, respectively. However, GD is quite stable in the presence of VHP. The simple addition of low-levels of ammonia gas renders VHP reactive towards GD, converting it pinacolyl methylphosphonic acid. Thus, with suitable activation via ammonia gas, VHP affords the broad-spectrum decontamination of VX, GD, and HD. Potential decontamination applications for this gaseous reactant system include buildings, vehicle and aircraft interiors, and sensitive equipment.

Author(s):
Wagner, George W. ; Sorrick, David C. ; Procell, Lawrence R. ; Hess, Zoe A. ; Brickhouse, Mark D. ; Mcvey, Iain F. ; Schwartz, Lewis I.
Author Organization(s):
EDGEWOOD CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
See also ADM001851. Presented at the 2003 Joint Service Scientific Conference on Chemical & Biological Defense Research held in Towson, MD on 17-20 November 2003. Published in the Proceedings of the 2003 Joint Service Scientific Conference on Chemical & Biological Defense Research, 2003.
Pagination:
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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
ECBC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*DECONTAMINATION, *AMMONIA, *HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SYMPOSIA, REACTIVE GASES, HD AGENT, GD AGENT, VX AGENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare
Keyword(s):
VHP(VAPORIZED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE), PERHYDROLYSIS, COMPONENT REPORTS
Report Date:
2003 Nov 19
Creation Date:
2006 Sep 13