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GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL
Part IV - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Section C - GAS DETECTION AND WARNING EQUIPMENT

IV–C–10

TUBE, DETECTOR, DOUBLE YELLOW
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PURPOSE:

The purpose of this tube is to detect the presence of nitrogen mustard and arsine.

MARKINGS:

These tube are marked with 2 yellow bands and may have the letter "B" stamped in the plastic of the tube near the end containing the capsule.

DESCRIPTION:

The tube is made of transparent plastic and measures the same as the single yellow model. The tube is also filled in a similar manner with the exception that it has only one capsule of brown liquid free to move about in a 0.8 inch long section of the tube; this is then end stamped "B". In the older model the capsule is held close to the glass wool layer by a retaining disc recessed 0.4 inches. This retaining disc has a "cross" cut through it.

The tube are packed in tens in grayish-green painted metal containers measuring 2.5 x 4.7 x 0.5 inches. The slip-on cover has a two yellow band lenghtwise across the out-side.

IV–C–10

Tube, Detector
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