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FB 36

The purpose of this canister is to remove chemical warfare agents from the atmos-phere, when used in conjunction with a connecting hose and face-piece

These canisters are marked "FB 36". In addition, numerous goverment and manufactu-rers' markings are present.

The canisters are of the box-type, and made of green lacquered, ribbed tin plate, measuring 2.7 x 4.9 inches in cross section and 8.3 inches in height. When new, the rec-tangular inlet orifice in the base is sealed with a strip of adhesive, while the outlet at the neck is closed with a metal screw cap. A rubber disc valve is located in the neck of the canister.

The sectionalized view shows the three layers of filling found in this type of canister. The top two layer consists of extruded charcoal, and the bottom layer consists of a cot-ton-asbestos mass molded around a central dome.

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