GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL |
Part IV - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT |
Section C - GAS DETECTION AND WARNING EQUIPMENT |
IV–C–6 |
POWDER, DETECTOR, 25, 50 KG |
Spürpulver |
PURPOSE: |
This powder is used to detect the presence of liquid chemical agents by means of a color change. |
MARKINGS: |
The word "Spürpulver" is stencilled on the lid of the drums. |
DESCRIPTION: |
This powder consists of a finely divided silica, colored either pink or ochre, the color being due to the dyestuff on the silica. The powder comes in 25 and 50 kg steel drums containing also a scoop for removing the material. The drums are painted dark green and have the same measurement as the 25 and 50 kg drum described in item IV–A–8. |
IV–C–6 |
Powder, Detector, 25, 50 kg |
Spürpulver |