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2023
Material Compatibility Studies for Chemical Warfare Agent Decontamination Solutions
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 01, 2023]
EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program conducts decontamination efficacy studies that identify technologies that can be used to clean surfaces, materials, or objects contaminated with chemical, biological, or radiological agents. This project consisted of an assessment of the m...
2022
Compatibility of Materials and Equipment with Chlorine- and Peracetic Acid-based Sporicidal Liquid Solutions
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 30, 2022]
This investigation examined the impact of four liquid sporicidal decontaminants (used for Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spore inactivation) on metals, plastics and laminates.  In addition, the study evaluated the material compatibility with small equipment, i.e., electrical switch...
Decontamination Options for Sensitive Equipment-related Materials Contaminated with a Fourth Generation Agent (FGA)
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Sep 30, 2022]
This EPA report provides information on decontamination options for surfaces contaminated with a fourth generation (chemical) agent. Decontaminants and surfaces were selected based on expected higher material compatibility than e.g., corrosive bleach with materials associated wit...
Update on Material Compatibility Testing for Decontamination Methods Used for Bacillus anthracis (Anthrax)
(SUMMARY) [Published : Feb 01, 2022]
This technical brief provides an overview of data and information on the material compatibility of decontamination technologies used to inactivate spores of B. anthracis, that were not included in previous technical briefs on this topic. This current tech brief provides a summary...
2020
Compatibility of Electronic Equipment and Other Materials with Peracetic Acid Fog and Low Concentration Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 14, 2020]
The purpose of this study was to determine the impacts of PAA fog and LCHPV on representative indoor materials and electronic equipment. The fogging of PAA solution caused visually observed appearance changes (e.g., discoloration, oxidation, residue) on the copper, low-carbon ste...
2019
Efficacy and Compatibility of Decontamination Options for Sensitive Equipment-Related Materials Contaminated with Persistent Chemical Warfare Agents
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Aug 23, 2019]
Under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Homeland Security Research Program (US EPA HSRP), the National Homeland Security Research Center conducts research necessary to identify methods and technologies that can be used for the decontamination of equipment and surfaces contam...
Impact of Sporicidal Fumigation with Methyl Bromide or Methyl Iodide on Electronic Equipment
(JOURNAL) [Published : Feb 01, 2019]
The effect of sporicidal fumigation with methyl bromide or methyl iodide on the functionality of electronic equipment was evaluated using desktop computers as surrogates for valuable electronic equipment under target conditions of 200–250 mg/L fumigant for 48 hours at 24–30 °C an...
2017
2016
Report: Suitability of Leak Detection Technology for Use In Ethanol-Blended Fuel Service
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Mar 25, 2016]
As the use of biofuels has increased in the last decade, there has been a level of concern over the effect that ethanol blends have on the material compatibility and operability of existing infrastructure. The focus of this research is to determine whether leak detection (LD) te...
2014
Assessment of the Impact of Decontamination Fumigants on Electronic Equipment
(SUMMARY) [Published : Oct 02, 2014]
Technical Brief
2010
2008
A SAFE AND RAPID METHOD FOR BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL DECONTAMINATION OF BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT USING THE TERRACAP™ CB DECON SYSTEM - PHASE I
[Published : Aug 31, 2008]
<p>Today&rsquo;s world and political climate lends itself to potential attacks by hostile forces and terrorists where both exterior and interior surfaces of vehicles, buildings, or equipment could become contaminated with biological warfare (BW) or chemical warfare (CW) agents. R...
EFFECTS OF VAPORIZED DECONTAMINATION SYSTEMS Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide
(PUBLISHED REPORT) [Published : Jul 24, 2008]
Report
2002
MANUAL FOR PREVENTING SPILLS OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AT FIXED FACILITIES
[Published : May 24, 2002]
The purpose of the manual is to provide guidance to prevent spills of hazardous substances in fixed facilities that produce substances from raw or starter materials, store the substances, or transfer the substances to and from transportation terminals. The emphasis is on smaller-...
OVERVIEW OF THE TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS OF METHANOL AND ETHANOL AS HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLE FUELS
[Published : May 24, 2002]
The characteristics of methanol and ethanol as highway motor vehicle fuels are contrasted with those of conventional gasolines and diesel fuels. he implications of the physical and chemical differences of these fuels for motor vehicle design and emissions are discussed. otential ...
PERFORMANCE TESTING OF A SEMI-HERMETIC COMPRESSOR WITH HFC-236EA AND CFC-114 AT CHILLER CONDITIONS
[Published : May 24, 2002]
The paper gives results of tests of both HFC-236ea and CFC-114 at a range of temperatures covering surface craft and submarine chiller conditions. vaporating temperatures ranged from 1.7 to 12.8 C, and condensing temperatures from 40.6 to 65.6 C, in order to develop a nine-point ...
1996
IDENTIFYING AND EVALUATING ALTERNATIVES TO CFC-114 FOR NAVY SHIPBOARD CHILLERS
(JOURNAL) [Published : Jan 01, 1996]
The paper outlines EPA's role in investigating alternatives to replace the chlorofluorocarbon CFC-114 (1,1,2,2-tetrafluorodichloroethane) as the refrigerant in retrofitted Navy shipboard chillers. The isomers HFC-236ea (1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane) and HFC-236fa (1,1,1,3,3,3-he...
1979
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF FLUIDIZED-BED COMBUSTION (FBC) H2SO4 MEASUREMENTS
[Published : Jul 31, 1979]
The report gives results of a study to: evaluate existing data on H2SO4 measurements from fluidized-bed combustion (FBC) processes; determine the true value of the H2SO4 concentration which might have been obtained had the control condensation (Goksoyr/Ross) procedure been used; ...