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2-11. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (Cont).
Chemical Detection and Decontamination-
a. Use M8 paper from the M256 chemical agent detector kit or M9 paper to determine if liquid agent is present
on the smoke generator.
b. If exposure to liquid agent is known or suspected: clean exposed skin, clothing, and personal gear, in that
order, using M258A1 kit. Use the buddy system. Wash exposed skin and thoroughly decontaminate as
soon as tactical situation permits.
WARNING
DS2 decon agent is very corrosive and flammable. Do not use decon spray on personnel or hot
smoke generator.
c. If the M8 or M9 paper indicates that liquid chemical agent is present on the smoke generator, use the
ABC-M11 or M13 decon apparatus for partial decon of the smoke generator. Spray only surfaces that will
be touched by crew or operator.
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