Gas Masks for Law Enforcement

[ Respiratory Protection for Homeland Security ]

G A S M A S K S F O R

MSA’s Gas Masks: from Military Warfare to Civil Unrest to CBRN Threats

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MSA has been making GasMasks since World War I.

[ Military Warfare ]

Over 7 million MSA Gas Masks,including the M17, M23, andM40 Series, have protected USmilitary forces throughout thepast century. MSA designed anddeveloped the MCU-2/P gasmask for the US military (USAFin Desert Storm). OurMillennium™ Gas Mask is aclone of this USAF-Navy maskthat’s now available to LawEnforcement users.

A USAF Major who served inEgypt and Somalia is adamant

about wearing an exceptionallydesigned gas mask. “An enemycan drop blood or blister agentson an airfield, so you neverknow WHEN you’re going toneed that protection. The designand shape of the lens and thismask are very important inenabling you to aim and fireyour weapon. You’re not worry-ing about comfort; you want tobe sure you can SEE.”

[ Civil Unrest ]

However, law enforcement offi-cers, especially SWAT teams,probably “know MSA” becausethey’ve worn our dependable,well designed, reasonably pricedgas masks during civil unrestand civilian hostage situations.

As one SWAT officer recentlystated, “Equipment needs to belight, dependable, and foolproof.The MSA [Advantage® 1000]mask is.”

Another agreed, “If you need touse force in hostage situations,you have to see exactly whatyou are doing while wearingyour mask. The range of visibili-ty and optics are great.”

[ CBRN Threats ]

All threats to US homelandsecurity—home-grown orimported—signify potentialdestruction of people, places,and ways of life we hold dear.New ideas for preventing orresponding to terrorist activitiesproliferate, as First Responders

Providing Respiratory

Protection for America’s

Warriors is a Prominent Part

of MSA’s 90-Year History.

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contemplate the brutality ofdealing with chemical, biologi-cal, radiological, and nuclear(CBRN) agents.

This is nothing new for lawenforcement personnel, whomust always be prepared foranything. But rapidly evolvingplans to create new agencies,set new agenda, and expandsupport for state and localemergency response teams areintensifying the focus. Fieldtraining exercises also serve asdress rehearsals for personalprotection, including gas masks.This is where MSA comes in. Wehave the gas masks you need.

After decades of developmentand millions of users, MSA’s gasmasks are still greatly preferredby America’s fighting forces andFirst Responders. We are readyto help you meet today’s chal-lenges with the best gas masksavailable.

About MSAMSA has protected FirstResponders for almost 100 years!

Mine Safety AppliancesCompany was founded in 1914 bytwo mining engineers whofought underground mine fires,rescued trapped miners, anddeveloped or improved safety,rescue, and protective gear.

MSA has sold gas masks for mili-tary (and industrial) use sinceWorld War I, so we understandthe demands placed on this cru-cial protective equipment.

We have historically helped FirstResponders before, during, andafter emergencies, from smallhouse fires to multiple explo-sions at chemical plants, fromhazardous materials spills tohurricanes. We assisted those onduty after terrorists attackedNew York City, the Pentagon, andOklahoma City; and before/dur-ing the Seattle WTO meetingsand Salt Lake City Olympics.

MSA makes and marketsRespiratory Protection;Instruments; Head, Eye, Face, &Hearing Protection; Fire &

Military Helmets; Fall Protection;Thermal Imaging Cameras; andMining, Emergency, & SpecialtyEquipment via a national net-work of trained distributors,product specialists, and knowl-edgeable contacts.

MSA has been a global companyfor decades, protecting millionsof people around the world whowork in almost every industry.

You can always reach us byphone:1-888-MSA-0018 or e-mail: info@MSAnet.com.

“Never before has this countrydepended so heavily on the FBIto protect it at home.”

Robert S. Mueller III, FBI Director,May 29, 2002

Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask

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Gas Masks for Law Enforcement

The new NIOSH governmentCBRN standard for full-facepiecegas masks was issued on March7, 2003. After extensive testingto that standard, MSA’sMillennium® CBRN Gas Maskwas first to receive NIOSH certi-fication as “compliant againstCBRN.”

A Hycar version of the reliablemilitary-style gas mask (MCU-2/P Mask, used by U.S. Air Forcein Desert Storm) that combineshigh performance, customizedfit, comfort, and cost efficiency.

• Flexible, 1-piece polyurethanelens with wide field of visionis bonded to durable Hycarrubber facepiece.

• Dual-canister mount allowsweapon sighting from eithershoulder

Part No. Millennium® CBRN Gas Mask10051286 Small Millennium Facepiece less Canister10051287 Medium Millennium Facepiece less Canister10051288 Large Millennium Facepiece less Canister10046570 MSA CBRN CanisterAccessories:10026265 ESPII Communications system305022 Butyl Coated Nylon Hood 10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, Police Style816137 Spectacle KitLens outserts for Millennium Facepiece10008907 Small, Clear10008906 Medium/Large, Clear10008909 Small, Tinted10008908 Medium/Large, Tinted

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• Drinking tube provides con-nection for fluid ingestion incontaminated atmospheres

• Fully elastic, 6-point head harness promotes easy on/offand adjustment, with no hair pulling

• Internal nose cup with 2 checkvalves deflects air from thelens, reduces fogging

• CBRN canister containingchemical sorbents and a P100filter to attract, retain, andneutralize contaminants

• Standard mechanical speak-ing diaphragm included, oradd MSA’s optional ESP® IICommunications System

• Optional butyl-coated nylonhood for total head protection

• NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G-0270) for protection at aCBRN Cap 1 rating

Regarding interoperability, theMillennium CBRN Gas Mask isdesigned to be used as a sys-tem; and while the thread andgasket meet the specs of thestandard, only MSA-manufac-tured components are testedand certified as assemblies.

Advantage® 1000 Riot Control Agent Gas Mask

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A clean, simplified respiratorwith Hycar facepiece (based ona proven facepiece design devel-oped for the U.S. Armed Forces)that’s up to 40% lighter thanconventional full-face respira-tors and gives high perform-ance, customized fit, comfort,economy, and user acceptance.

• Flexible, 1-piece polyurethanelens with wide field of visionis bonded to durable Hycar rubber facepiece

• Dual-canister mount (bayonetmount) allows weapon sight-ing from either shoulder

• Fully elastic, 6-point head har-ness promotes easy on/offand adjustment, withno hair pulling

• Standard nosecup helps elimi-nate lens fogging

• Standard mechanical speak-ing diaphragm included, oradd MSA’s optional ESP IICommunications System

• NIOSH-approved (No. TC-14G-0235) for protection againstchloroacetophenone (CN),chlorobenzylidene (CS), P100particulate efficiency level,and particulates

• Effective against OC

Part No. Advantage 1000 CBA-RCA Gas Mask, complete with canister, nosecup, andidentification tag

813860 Small813859 Medium813861 Large817590 Advantage 1000 CBA/RCA Canisters, Box of 6

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Response™ Escape Hood

MSA’s Response Escape Hood isa practical solution to the prob-lem of escaping from chemical,biological, or riot-control agents,when every second counts. Thehood gives users head and neckcoverage and respiratory protec-tion to help them escape fromterrorist situations as quickly aspossible.• Hood is made of high-per-

formance laminate materialfor protection, fit, fast don-ning, and ease of use whenescaping from chemical andbiological agents.

• Canister has a high-efficiencyparticulate filter and activat-ed carbon to combat aerosols,gases, and vapors for respira-tory protection during escape.

• Canister has 50% more carbonthan similar canisters used byUS armed forces, documentedby results of extensive testingagainst simulated and livechemicals.

• Hood fits most head sizes; iscompatible with long hair,glasses, and/or facial hair.

• Soft, high-stretch, comfort-able elastomeric neck sealeases donning and conformsto irregular neck contours.

• Easy operation: Air flowsdirectly into the facepiecethrough the filter; inlet checkvalves maximize carbon per-formance; and exhaled airexits directly through theexhalation valve.

• Large bonded PVC lens forwide field of view andtranslucent chemical-resistanthood promote good visibilityand face recognition, whilereducing claustrophobia.

• Integrated nose cup reducesCO2 buildup, yet enables com-munication superior to con-ventional devices, as well asnormal breathing and speaking.

• Cradle-type head straps allowfor quick, no-assistance donning.

Part No. Description10022208 MSA Response Escape Hood with CBA/RCA canister, packaged

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OptimAir® 6A PAPR

A powered air-purifying respira-tor that filters contaminantsfrom ambient air via CBA/RCAOptiFilter® Cartridges. Belt-mounted motor/blower pro-

Part No. Description10046394 OptimAir 6A PAPR, complete with medium Millennium Facepiece, lithium

battery, belt, motor/blower module. Add OptiFilter® cartridges/filters.10011890 CBA/RCA OptiFilter Cartridges, Box of 6816912 Lithium Battery Pack for OptimAir 6A PAPR491102 Motor/Blower Module808494 Protective Covers, Package of 5

Optional Battery and Charger491120 Rechargeable NiCd Battery463471 Standard Single-Unit Battery Charger486614 Single-Unit, Dual-Rate Battery Charger

OptimAir® 6HC (Health Care) PAPR

A powered air-purifying respira-tor that designed to protecthealth care professionals fromresidual Chemical/Biological/Radiological Agents, when theyare performing First Responderduties during HomelandSecurity or terrorist situations.

The system features an 8-oz.lightweight, chemical-resistantTychem SL Hood and belt-mounted blower with two HCCartridges. The hood, compati-ble with facial hair and glasses,requires no fit testing. The can-isters contain a pleated high-efficiency (P100) filter to removeaerosols, radionuclides, and

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Part No. Description10041550 OptimAir 6HC PAPR with Tychem Hood Includes motor/blower module,

lithium battery, hood, breathing tube, belt, and 2 HC Cartridges10042448 HC Cartridges, Pkg. of 6 10048179 Tychem SL Hood 481980 Breathing Tube for Hood10048180 Single-use lithium battery 491120 NiCd Battery for training use 463471 Single-Unit Single-Rate Battery Charger for NiCd Battery 10048178 Motor/Blower module 492827 Polyurethane-coated nylon belt

solid particulates; and animpregnated activated carbonbed to adsorb (filter out) gasesand vapors. The carbon bed isthe same as used in militarycanisters and is effectiveagainst mustard (HD), Sarin(GB),DMMP (a Sarin simulant),HCN, and CK.

• Maintenance-free lithium bat-tery with 10-year shelf life, 4hours wear time.

• Optional Advantage 3100tightfitting Facepiece.

• Optional rechargeable NiCdbattery

vides constant air flow viabreathing tube to facepiece.

• Features MillenniumFacepiece

• Used with combination car-tridges for protection againstparticulates, toxic gases andvapors, or a combination ofthese hazards

• Maintenance-free lithium bat-tery with 10-year shelf life

• Optional rechargeable NiCdbattery

• Also approved for use with(optional) MillenniumFacepiece (see page 4)

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Accessories for Gas Masks

The ESP II CommunicationsSystem, a 1-piece, self-contained,electronic speech projectiondevice, allows wearers to speaknormally, yet be heard loud andclear.

• Lightweight, maintains visibil-ity, comfortable to wear, andeasy to use

ESP® II Communications System

Part No. Description10026265 ESP Communications System for Millennium Facepiece and Advantage

1000 Facepiece

Part No. DescriptionLens Outsert for Millennium Facepiece

10008907 Small, clear10008906 Medium/Large, clear 10008909 Small, tinted10008908 Medium/Large, tinted

Lens Outsert for Advantage 1000 Facepiece806463 Small, clear806462 Medium/Large, clear 806465 Small, tinted806464 Medium/Large, tinted

• Compact, rugged; resistswater, heat, and impact

• Compatible with handheldradios for clear, long-range communications

• Uses two standard AAA alka-line batteries, which last up to15 hours

Carrier

Part No. Description10034184 Gas Mask Pouch, police style

Spectacle Kits

Part No. Description816137 Spectacle Kit for Advantage 1000 and Millennium Gas Masks

Lens Outsert

Polycarbonate lens outsertsnaps into place overMillennium or Advantage 1000facepiece lens, providing addi-

tional impact protection. Tintedoutsert helps conceal identity(suitable only when sufficientlight exists).

All skin should be covered whenencountering any suspect CWsubstance. Some suits thatcompletely cover the body maynot be complete containment

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Hood

Part No. Description305022 Butyl-Coated Nylon Hood

suits. They will cinch downaround the lens of the gasmask. A butyl hood, which pro-tects against liquids, may workas additional protection.

MSA’s Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for IDLH Conditions

• All-black Hycar or siliconeUltra Elite® Facepiece in 3sizes, Nightfighter™ Heads-Up-Display mounting bracket,and SpeeD-ON® KevlarFacepiece Harness.

• Firehawk™ Push-to-ConnectMask-Mounted Regulator hasneoprene intermediate pres-sure hose, variable flowbypass system, purge button.

• Nightfighter Heads-Up-Display (HUD) low-pressurewarning device and cylinderpressure gauge system con-sists of a transmitter mount-ed on a gauge line and face-piece-mounted receiver. NO

BlackHawk™ Tactical Air Mask

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mask components eliminatesreflections that would com-promise concealment.

• Choice of low-pressure L-30Stealth™, or high-pressure H-30 Stealth, H-45 Low-ProfileStealth, H-60 Stealth carbonfiber cylinders

• Optional shoulder-mountedQuick-Fill® System for rapidcylinder filling in tactical situ-ations

• Work-line accessory enablingSCBA connection to portableair-supply system

• Hard or soft storage carryingcase

SCBAType

Carrier/Harness

PadOptions

CylinderMMR

RegulatorType

Air-LineOption

EmergencyBreathing

SystemFacepiece

Nose-cup

HeadHarness

HUDOptions

Case

BL

BH

BlackHawkMMR(2216psig)

BlackHawkMMR4500psig)

0

1

Kevlarw/ocheststrap

Kevlarwithcheststrap

0

1

2

3

None

ShoulderPad

LumbarPad

ShoulderPad &LumbarPad

0

1

0

1

2

3

None

30'Stealth

None

30'Stealth

45'StealthLowProfile

60'Stealth

G FirehawkPTCwithSwivel& SolidCover

0

1

2

3

4

5

None

Snap-TiteAluminum

HansenSST

HansenBrass

FosterSteel

Snap-TiteLockingAluminum

0

1

None

Quick-FillShoulderMount

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

None

Ultra EliteHycar,Small

Ultra EliteHycar,Medium

Ultra EliteHycar,Large

Ultra EliteSilicone,Small

Ultra EliteSilicone,Medium

Ultra EliteSilicone,Large

0

1

2

None

Med

Lrg

0

1

2

None

Rubber

SpeeD-ON

1 Night-FighterHUD

0

1

2

None

HardCase

SoftCase

BlackHawk™ MMR Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Assemble-To-Order (ATO) Matrix

B

Part Number

audible low-pressure warningdevice that would compro-mise concealment. Instead, anLED array visible inside thefacepiece provides remainingair information.

• Glass-reinforced compositebackplate, harness withFlame-and- Heat-Resistant(FHR) Kevlar waist belt, shoul-der straps, pull strap

• Optional FHR shoulder pads,lumbar pad, FHR chest strap

• Adjustable Kevlar cylinderretention strap with over-cen-ter latching system

• Black FHR cylinder shroudencompassing cylinder & air

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First Responders should neverapproach unknown or IDLH(Immediately Dangerous to Lifeor Health) atmospheres withoutSCBA.

MSA’s new FireHawk SCBA willprovide you with positive pro-tection from CBRN agents,according to the stringent live-agent test regimen of theNIOSH approval process. Ourpositive protection design sealsthe new diaphragm of theFirehawk™ regulator from initialcontact with contaminants,preventing CWA from contact-ing the vital components of theregulator and entering theuser’s air stream.

These components, plus one ofthe industry’s best-fitting face-pieces, MSA’s Ultra Elite®, ensurereliable and effective respiratoryprotection from CBRN agents aswell as many lethal byproductsof chemical plants, nuclear facil-ities, laboratories, and other life-threatening environments thatyou might have to face.

Sleek, rugged, and lightweight,the FireHawk Air Mask has thebest of everything: a comfort-able, wide-vision facepiece; low-profile mask-mounted regulator(MMR); combination PASS andRedundant Alarm; lightweight30- or 60-minute air cylinder;and advanced carrier/harnessassembly.

Custom-order FireHawk AirMasks by ATO (Assembled ToOrder) to get the features youneed. All NIOSH-approved, fire-fighting SCBA comply with the2002 edition of the NFPA 1981Standard.

To find the FireHawk Air Maskwith CBRN Protection ATO thatwill best suit your needs,contact MSA’s award-winningcustomer service at1-888-MSA-0018.

For more product details and/orinformation about respiratoryprotection and services from MSA,please contact your MSA distributor or MSA’s Customer Service Center at 1-888-MSA-0018.

FireHawk® Air Mask with CBRN Protection What do SWAT team members like about their MSA gas masks?

“My mask is light, pliable, good in cold

weather. I like how it folds for carrying and

storage.”

“MSA’s mask is the only one we can use for

sighting when using guns, and we can see

downward as well, which is great.”

“Great peripheral

vision, and you can

get your sighting

device close to

your face.”

“Until last year,

our SWAT team wore five different masks.

We needed to standardize, and some

[brands] were not good.

If my mask leaks, I am

OUT of it. . . . They HAVE

to be dependable, so we

chose the Advantage

1000.”

“We need to move fast,

without being seen. We

can’t think about if our

masks work, but they

HAVE to.”

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TerminologyCBRN: Chemical, Biological,Radiological, Nuclearagents/weapons

Chemical Agents: Typically man-made chemical compounds

Biological Agents: Bacteria orviruses that are dangerous to thelife or health of biological organ-isms, i.e. human beings

Radiological Hazards: Can occurfrom nuclear devices as well as a“dirty bomb,” which dispersesradiation by means of a non-nuclear device

Nuclear Hazards: Classical nuclearhazards are associated with radia-tion received in the aftermath ofa detonation of a nuclear device

Radiological Threats/ResponseDefinitions/ThreatsRadiation is a form of energy that occurs naturally in the air we breathe, water we drink, foodwe eat and in our own bodies.Radiation doses that peoplereceive are measured in “rem” or“sievert” (1 sievert = 100 rem).

Chemical Warfare Agents

Chemical/Agent Classes

Chemical Nerve AgentsTabunSarinSomanVX

Chemical Blister AgentsMustard GasLewisite

Chemical ChokingAgentsPhosgeneDiphosgeneChlorine

Chemical Blood AgentsHydrogen CyanideCyanogen Chloride

Characteristics*

• Attack nervous system, can enterbody through inhalation or skin

• Effect begins within seconds &minutes (large amounts) to 18 hours (small amounts)

• Attack skin and can also beinhaled

• Are absorbed rapidly into skin• Skin effect varies with agent—

Mustard Gas: no immediate effectLewisite: immediate pain

Attack respiratory tract

Effects begin in 2–24 hours

Attack circulatory systemHave rapid onsetEffects occur immediatelySmall amounts: no effects

Exposure Symptoms*

• Pinpoint pupils• Runny nose• Drooling• Coughing• Tightness in Chest• Muscle twitching, jerking• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea• Convulsions• Coma• Death

• Itching of eyes• Nausea, vomiting• Hoarseness or hacking cough• Initial redness of skin,

followed by blisters• Death

• Coughing, nausea, vomiting• Irritated eyes, nose, throat• Shortness of breath• Pulmonary edema• Frothy secretions• Death

• Effects occur immediately• Loss of consciousness• Convulsions• Apnea• Headache

Identifying Characteristics

• Tabun—Odor: None or fruity• Sarin—Odor: None or fruity

(used in Tokyo subway attack afew years ago)

• Soman—Odor: None or camphor(mothballs)

• VX —Odor: None or sulfur

• Mustard Gas—Odor: Garlic, onionsor mustard.Color: Clear to yellow or brown

• Lewisite—Odor: Geraniums

• Phosgene —Odor: Newly mown hay

• Hydrogen Cyanide—Odor:Bitter almonds

• Cyanogen Chloride—Odor:Bitter almonds

First Responder’s Guide to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

MSA Detector Tubes

10007654

10007652—HD and HN10007653—HD only

10007650

10007651

10007651

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Radiation cannot be seen,smelled, felt or tasted by humans.Discarding of contaminatedclothes and washing your bodyreduces the amount of radioac-tive contamination in the bodyand thus effectively reduces yourexposure.

Radiation adverse health effectsmay not be determined for many

years depending on the amount,type, route and length of the expo-sure. The effects can range frommild to cancer and death.

Interior radiation—radiation thatgoes inside our bodiesExterior radiation—radiation that comes from sources outsideour bodies

Three basic ways to reduce yourexposure to radiation—Time: decrease the amount of time near the source of radiationDistance: increase your distancefrom the radiation sourceShielding: increase the shieldingbetween you and the radiationsource

Biological Warfare Agents**Note: List not all-inclusive.

Comments

• Not contagious. Prophylactic inoculation available.• Spores do not have a characteristic appearance (e.g., color),

smell, or taste.

• Not contagious.• Caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium

Clostridium botulinum.• About 110 cases of botulism are reported yearly in the US.

• Contagious. Prophylactic inoculation available.• Direct and fairly prolonged face-to-face contact is required to

spread smallpox from one person to another. Also can bespread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids orcontaminated objects (bedding, clothing, etc.). Can be carriedby air in enclosed settings such as buildings, buses, and trains.

Agent Indications

Anthrax • Inhalational anthrax (most lethal form): sore throat,mild fever, muscle aches and malaise

• Cutaneous anthrax: raised bump resembling spiderbite within 1–2 days

Botulism • Symptoms begin within 6 hours to 2 weeks (mostcommonly 12 to 36 hours) after eating food that con-tains the toxins.

• Double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurredspeech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, muscle weak-ness that descends from the shoulders down throughthe upper arms, lower arms, thighs, calves, etc.

Smallpox • Fever, rash, small blisters on skin, bleeding of skin andmucous membrane, malaise, head and body aches,and sometimes vomiting. The fever is usually high, inthe range of 101 to 104 degrees F. Incubation period:10–12 days. Onset of illness: 2–4 days later

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Respiratory Protection Chart

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Canister or cartridge name Canisters RCA RCA RCA GME-P100 CBRNMillennium Canisters OptiFilter OptiFilter (multi-gas)

Adv. 1000 Cartridges Cartridges OptiFilterCartridges

Style of Canister Thread RD 40 Bayonet RD 40 RD 40 RD 40 RD 40or Attachment military-style type military-style military-style military-style military-style

Respirator Type Millennium Adv. 1000 Millennium OptimAir Ultra Elite Millennium6A PAPRw/Advantage1000 orMillenniumFacepiece

CBA/RCA Canistersor Cartridges, box of 6 818264 817590 10011890 10011890 10024847

Respirator ModelAdvantage 1000 Gas Mask X1 X X Millennium Gas Mask X X X X XUltravue Demand X Ultra Elite Demand X

For protection against:Organic Vapors X EChlorine E E X E Sulfur Dioxide E E X EChlorine Dioxide E E X EHydrogen Chloride E E X EHydrogen Sulfide X E Ammonia X EMethylamine X EFormaldehyde X EHydrogen Fluoride X EDMMP E E E E E ECyanogen Chloride (CK) E E E E E EHydrogen Cyanide (AC) E E E E E EPhosgene (CG) E E E EChloropichrin (PS) E E E ESarin (GB) E E E E E EMustard (HD) E E E E E EChlorobenzylidene (CN) X X X X X ETear GasChlorobenzylidene - X X X X X Emalonitrile (CS) Tear Gas Oleoresin capsicum, the E E E E E Eactive ingredient in OC Tear Gas Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4) E EPhosphine (PH3) E E E EP100 or TYPE HE for PAPR X X X X X E

Canisters are matched to respirator models and hazards

X = NIOSH-approvedE = Effective against but not

NIOSH-approved1 = Approved with Advantage

Air-Line Adapter (PN 10003601)

“Law enforcement is only asgood as its relationships. Ourcombined resources, expertise,and ideas are far beyond thesum of their parts, and thepotential for greater successesthrough mutual cooperationand respect is boundless.”

FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III

“We must develop a seamlessrelationship with state and locallaw enforcement.”

Attorney General John Ashcroft

Dirty Bomb—Dirty bombs combine conventional explosives,such as dynamite, with radioactivematerials to disperse radiation.

Sound ResponseRecommendations• Position upwind of suspected

event.• Isolate/secure the area

(DOT-ERG No. 136 recommends a minimum distance of 80 to 160 feet).

• Be alert for small explosives designed to disseminate radioactive agent(s).

• Use time, distance and shielding as protective measures.

• Use full PPE including SCBA.• Avoid contact with agent. Stay

out of visible smoke or fumes.• Establish background levels

outside of suspected area.• Monitor radiation levels.• Remove victims from high-haz-

ard area to a safe holding area.• Triage, treat and decontaminate

trauma victims as appropriate.• Detain or isolate uninjured

persons or equipment. Delaydecontamination for such persons/equipment untilinstructed by radiation authorities.

• Use radiation detection devices, ifpossible, to determine if patientsare contaminated with radiologi-cal material.

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