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Proposed US ARMY Chemical
Reconnaissance Vehicle uses Entech MiniCans for sample
collection
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Evidence Collection
from a Chemical Attack
The number of chemical warfare agents (CWAs), not to
mention toxic industrial materials (TIMs) is enormous.
Responding to an unknown accidental or deliberate release
of these compounds requires a universal sampling and
analytical approach. Portable instruments may not reach
the detection limits required to identify these compounds.
No one single adsorbent is capable of capturing the
potential range of compounds that could be used in a
terrorist event or an accidental release of unknown
origin.
Sampling canisters are easily deployed in mass among
first respondents, and little advanced training is required
for sample collection. No power is required for collecting
samples so the canisters are always ready.
Sample canisters can be decontaminated and tested in
a safe zone with a mobile laboratory. This minimizes
the number of analytical instruments and trained operators
required to cover a region. Even small communities can
respond to chemical releases by sending samples to state
or federal agencies.
Canisters also serve to archive samples. This is vital
when the toxic release is believed to be deliberate.
Archived samples can be saved for follow-up testing
by federal security agencies that may be involved in
criminal or military prosecution.
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Inlet: 8000-LVSH
System Configurations: E, F
Sample Size: 100cc
Matrix Management: On Column
Column: HP1, 60m, 0.32mm ID, 1um film
Carrier: He, 1.5 ccm constant flow
Oven Temp: 35°C 5 min, 6°C/min
to 140°C
15°C/min to 220°C, 3 min hold
GCMS: HP 5973
MS Operation:
33-270 amu, 3.1Hz, EI,EM=0 Rel.
Tune: BFB
GC: HP 5890
Compounds:
1. 1,4 Thioxane
2. Methyl Caproate
3. Dimethyl Methyl Phosphonate
4. Allyl Caproate
5. Triethyl Phosphate
6. Methyl Salicylate
7. Allyl Octonate
8. Diethyl Sebacate
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