GD-6 Decontamination Agent
GD-6 is a water-free chemical decontamination formulation for civilian and military applications. Proven against Soman, VX and blister agent S-Mustard (HD).
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| OWR GmbH |
Product Name |
| GD-6 Decontamination Agent |
Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological |
Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
Application |
| Decontamination; |
Equipment Type |
| Decontamination |
Product Synopsis |
| GD-6 is a water-free chemical decontamination formulation for civilian and military applications. Proven against Soman, VX and blister agent S-Mustard (HD). |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
User Feedback Sources |
| NATO, Canadian Armed Forces |
Weight |
| <30 lbs. |
Power Requirements |
| None |
Transportability |
| Handheld |
Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) |
Unit Cost |
| $30.00 - $2,500 depending on size and amount purchased |
Active Mechanism |
| Aprotic Solvent, Fridel-Crafts Reaction |
Water/Oil Based |
| Water-free Formulation |
Effective Against |
| CWA, Soman, VX and blister agent S-Mustard (HD), BWA |
Form |
| Liquid |
Used with Older/Newer Applicators |
| Yes |
Hazardous Residue or Runoff |
| Yes unless diluted with water |
Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
NIOSH Approved |
| NATO Triptych Compliant |
Operating Time |
| Depends on applicator used |
Preparation Time |
| Depends on applicator used |
Sensitive or Electronic Use |
| Yes |
Size of Application |
| Varies |
Surface Contact Time |
| < 18 minutes |
Tested By |
| TNO, Dugway Proving Ground |
Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
Training Available |
| Yes - Video |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| Yes, Limited |