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| Nerve Agent ID
Badge Current technology requires
responders to tape M-8 paper to their clothing in an effort to determine
the presence of a nerve agent. Decades old technology required
responders to tape M-8 paper to their clothing in an effort to determine
the presence of a nerve agent. Smart M-8 is designed with the features
needed for effectively deploying nerve agent detection in the field.
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| Technical
Description: The Hazmat Smart M-8 is
equipped with a peel and stick backing or can be clipped to the clothing
ensemble. Each Smart M-8 consists of a reagent strip which when in
contact with a nerve agent produces an instantaneous color change. The
nerve reagent is self-contained and is activated by removing the
protective covering that is designed to preserve the indicator layer
until ready for use. |
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| Training:
One benefit of the HazMat Smart M-8 is its ease of
use. Training can be conducted before use and requires minimal
instructional time. |
| Applicable Standards and Test
Evaluation Results: The HazMat Smart M-8
uses technologies that have been tested in various markets. The
Department of Defense has tested the nerve agent with positive results
and the Smart M-8 meets specifications for M-8 paper. |
| The HazMat Smart M-8 is proven technology
that has been shown to be viable in detecting warfare grade nerve agents
by independent labortatories. |
