Texas Research International, Inc.

Water Pouch Layers
Multilayer composite provides durability, protection, strength, and water potability

Topic #: CBD1998-207
Sponsor: NAVAIR
Status: Phase II Completed.
Live agent testing completed with excellent results.
Seeking transition partners.
TRL: 6
Patent: Pending.
Need: Safe drinking water in contaminated environments for Naval Aviators. Also applicable to other DOD and private sector personnel wearing CBW protective clothing.

Texas Research Institute Austin, Inc. (TRI/Austin) has developed a chemical-biological warfare (CBW) resistant water pouch to provide safe drinking water in contaminated environments. The water pouch is designed to fit in a variety of holding devices and interfaces with currently available mask drinkstraw systems.

A two-layer design incorporates a CBW resistant composite for the outer layer and a polyurethane inner layer for superior water potability. This configuration also gives maximum protection against leaks cuts, and tears.

Prototype CBW Safe Water Pouch

Features and Benefits:

Flexible
Low profile
2 quart capacity standard,
many others available
NSF and FDA approved inner layer
Conforms to AIRSAVE aviators vest
Can be decontaminated and reused
Interfaceswith M45 mask
Tear and abrasion resistant
Barrier composite material

Proven Against:

CBW agents HD (mustard) and GB (sarin)
Anhydrous ammonia
Hydrofluoric acid 49%
1,3 butadiene
Methanol
Butylamine
Monochlorobenzene
Chloroform
Nitric acid 70%
Diethyl ether
Sulfuric acid
Formaldehyde
...and many others.

Variety of shapes to fit your needs

Durable

Applications

The compact, hands-free, CBW resistant waterpouch is designed for the stringent requirements of military aviators and ground troops. It is also well-suited for use by DoD personnel and municipal HazMat teams involved in emergency response of CBW and hazardous materials.

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