- Author
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Robinson, D. J.
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Egglestone, G. T.
- Title
- Flammability Properties of Selcted Fabrics and Associated Ensembles and Laminates for Use in Chemical and Biological Protective Clothing.
- Coporate
- Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Canberra, Australis
- Report
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DODA-AR-010-902,
February 1999,
23 p.
- Distribution
- AVAILABLE FROM National Technical Information Service (NTIS), Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22161. Telephone: 1-800-553-6847 or 703-605-6000; Fax: 703-605-6900. Website: http://www.ntis.gov
- Keywords
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protective clothing
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fabrics
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laminates
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flammability
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heat stress
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evaluation
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textiles
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physical properties
- Abstract
- Due to the level of heat stress imparted by the in-service Chcmicnl and Biological (CB) Mk IV overgarment a new lightweight CB combat suit has been developed. This has subsequently led to a requirement to develop a CB flying suit. The major prerequisite for the CB flying suit is that it must not ignite or support combustion while still providing adequate CB protection. This report details the evaluation of a range of alternate textile fabrics for use in developing a CU combat suit that is suitable both as a flying suit for aircrew and as a spccialised item for ground troops. Bench scale flammability testing of the in-service Mk IV overgarment, the CB combat suit and various ensembles and laminates was undertaken. The relationship between these results and the physical properties of the fabrics is outlined.