Part D - Test for Toxic Agent Vapors Above Suspected Contaminated Surfaces

(1) Agents ARE PRESENT if color indications on the sampler are as

follows:

(a) Lewisite is present if the rub mark on the Lewisite Marking

Tab turns olive green.

(b) A Blister Agent is present if the Blister Agent test spot

turns purple/blue or red/purple.

(c) A Blood Agent is present if the Blood Agent test spot turns

pink or blue.

(d) A Nerve Agent is present if the Nerve Agent test spot is

colorless or peach-colored.

(2) Agents are NOT PRESENT if color indications on the sampler are as

follows:

(a) Lewisite

is

not

present

if

the

rub

mark

on

the

Lewisite

Marking Tab turns tan.

(b) Blister Agent is not present if the Blister Agent test spot is

colorless.

(c) Blood Agent is not present if the Blood Agent test spot is

colorless or tan.

(d) Nerve Agent is not present if the Nerve Agent test spot turns

blue or darker.

PART D - TEST FOR TOXIC AGENT VAPORS ABOVE

SUSPECTED CONTAMINATED SURFACES

1.

Two Test Methods.

This test can be performed using one of two different methods. The preferred

method is to expose the sampler underneath an empty box or can, which has

been placed open-end down over the suspected contaminated area. The second

method is to place an activated sampler directly over the suspected area.

2.

Procedure for Testing for Blood Agents.

a. Obtain an empty box or can.

b. Prepare M256-Series Chemical Agent Detector Kit for use.

c. Save pads under heater ampoules.

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