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 |
Prüfröhrchen |