DEMRON®
High Energy Nuclear/Ballistic IED RDD Shield
• Made with Demron-W, NFPA Class 2 Certified for 1994-2007 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism incidents
• High Gamma Energy suppresion, Cs 137 reduction up to 70%
• Unsurpassed Fragmentation Protection (V50 rating of >5426 ft/s for 2gr, 5234ft/s for 4gr, >4866ft/s for 16gr, 3952ft/s for 17gr, 22721ft/s for 64gr and 1979ft/s 9mm)
• Level IIIA ballistic protection STD 0101.04
• Reduces RF transmission
• Shield can be used as a supression blanket for IED’s, RDD’s, and RAD’s
• 1000 denier Cordura outer covering, high strength abrasion, flame and acid resistant outershell
• Easily deployed in field, handles for ease of use, and flexible
Standard Colors
Black and Red
Standard Sizes (Custom Sizes available)
36″ x 30″
The Demron® Two-Ply Triage Blanket has been tested by the Department of Energy, and confirmed to be effective in shielding for various forms or ionizing radiation. The specific molecular engineering of the Demron® compound provides protection against X-Ray and low energy Gamma emissions, as well as high and low energy Beta and Alpha particles. The Demron® triage blanket is constructed with two layers of Demron® fabric, providing increased shielding to the vital organs.
Size 72″x30″
Price $1250 with carrying case
Demron® Two-Ply Torso Vest
The Demron® Two-Ply Radiation Torso Vest has been tested by the Department of Energy, and confirmed to be effective in shielding for various forms or ionizing radiation. The specific molecular engineering of the Demron® compound provides protection against X-Ray and low energy Gamma emissions, as well as high and low energy Beta and Alpha particles. The Demron® torso vest is constructed with two layers of Demron® fabric, providing increased shielding to the vital organs. The vest ensemble includes a removal thyroid protector, as well as groin protection to provide shielding to the reproductive organs. The Demron® torso vest can be worn under most level A, B, and C protective suits.
The Demron® One-Ply Radiation Torso Vest
The Demron® One-Ply Radiation Torso Vest has been tested by the Department of Energy, and confirmed to be effective in shielding for various forms or ionizing radiation. The specific molecular engineering of the Demron® compound provides protection against X-Ray and low energy Gamma emissions, as well as high and low energy Beta and Alpha particles. The Demron® torso vest is constructed with two layers of Demron® fabric, providing increased shielding to the vital organs. The vest ensemble includes a removal thyroid protector, as well as groin protection to provide shielding to the reproductive organs. The Demron® torso vest can be worn under most level A, B, and C protective suits.
The Alpha Pro Tech N-95 Particulate Respirator, designed specifically for use in a healthcare setting, is NIOSH-approved as a Type N95 respirator and meets CDC guidelines for TB exposure control. It has been tested in accordance to Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 84 (42 CFR 84), which is tested at 0.3 micron size particles at 85 liters a minute. One-Size-Fits-All.
"Don't let your first impressions of this mask fool you. Inside of a box that's only 8"x3"x3.5" they have somehow managed to pack 35 NIOSH approved masks, all folded up as tightly as Kleenex. Pull one out and you'd be hard pressed to guess that this is a face mask. It's a rectangle 8" long by 3" wide and maybe 1/8" thick. You could stuff a dozen of these in your purse or coat pocket and not even know they were there. The magic occurs when you open it up. (The box comes with photo instructions) Suddenly you have a 3 dimensional shape that's light as a feather that you can place on your face, secured by two straps that go around the back of your head. We were amazed at how well this mask fit. Many masks have a strip of malleable aluminum on the nosepiece, but this mask goes one further. Its strip extends around the whole perimeter of the mask, which makes it super easy to create a good, tight fit. Breathing was probably the easiest of any masks that we have tried, and that includes ones equipped with a valve. There is a built in arc which provides ample space between your nose/mouth and the mask. This is a mask that one could wear comfortably for hours. There is very little obstruction around the top of the nose, which allows for freedom of vision and would allow you to wear goggles. There are lots of other N95 rated respirators out there. Expect to pay a lot more for them though. If you plan on going to work as usual and want a mask that you can wear all day, they might be a better choice. But any mask should be disposed of once you take it off, as its surface will now be contaminated with deadly pathogens. That might be hard to do when you're paying several dollars per mask. At slightly more than a dollar per mask, the Alpha Pro Tech N-95 is the best bargain around."
RADBLOCK 20 65MG SCORED COATED TABLET
Lot: 70220Expires 04/2032
Each box holds 2 blister packs containing 10 tablets each
Recommended purpose or use:
Thyroid blocking agent for use in nuclear emergency involving the release of radioiodine. This medication is to be used in addition to measures to avoid exposure to radiation such as evacuation, shelter and agricultural and food measure to limit the sale and ingestion of radioiodine contaminated food.
Each tablet contains:
Potassium (Potassium iodide) 15.3 mg
Iodine (Potassium iodide) 497 mg
(The tabled information is provided courtesy of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Potassium Iodide
In Canada, Health Canada, or in the United States, the FDA, is the Federal agency responsible for decisions about appropriate thresholds and dosages for use of potassium iodide:
What is potassium iodide?
Potassium iodide is a salt, similar to table salt. Its chemical symbol is KI. It is routinely added to table salt to make it 'iodized'. Potassium iodide,if taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could reduce the risk of thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be dispersed by a terrorist activity or nuclear accident.
What is the role of potassium iodide in radiological emergency preparedness?
The purpose of radiological emergency preparedness is to protect people from the effects of radiation exposure after a dirty bomb or accident at a nuclear power plant. Evacuation is the most effective protective measure in the event of a radiological emergency because it protects the whole body (including the thyroid gland and other organs) from all radionuclides and all exposure pathways. However, in situations when evacuation is not feasible and in-place sheltering is substituted as an effective protective action, administering potassium iodide is a reasonable, prudent, and inexpensive supplement to evacuation and sheltering.
Potassium iodide is a special kind of protective measure in that it offers very specialized protection. Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland against internal uptake of radioiodines that may be released in the unlikely event of nuclear exposure.
What is the benefit of taking potassium iodide during a radiological accident?
When potassium iodide is ingested, it is taken up by the thyroid gland. In the proper dosage, and taken at the appropriate time, it will effectively saturate the thyroid gland in such a way that inhaled or ingested radioactive iodines will not be accumulated in the thyroid gland. The risk of thyroid effects is reduced. Such thyroid effects resulting from radioiodine uptakes due to inhalation or ingestion, or both, could result in acute, chronic, and delayed effects. Acute effects from high doses include thyroiditis, while chronic and delayed effects include hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.
Can individual members of the public obtain potassium iodide?
Health Canada has approved potassium iodide as an over-the-counter medication. As with any medication, individuals should check with their doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What are the recommended dosages of potassium iodide?
Please see chart shown above.
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