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Wipes and methods for removal of metal contamination from surfaces.
Authors
Esswein EJ; Boeniger MF; Ashley KE
Source
US Pat 7,604,997 2009 Oct; :1-16
NIOSHTIC No.
20036089
Abstract
Wipes, methods and kits useful for testing and/or removal of metal from surfaces (such as, dermal surfaces) are disclosed. Exemplar wipes, including the combination of a three-dimensionally textured absorbent support, a cationic surfactant, and a weak acid, are disclosed. In some examples, the cationic surfactant is isostearamidopropyl morpholine lactate (ISML), and the weak acid is citric acid.
Keywords
Metal-dusts; Metals; Skin-exposure; Decontamination
Publication Date
20091020
Document Type
Patent
Fiscal Year
2010
NIOSH Division
DART; OD; DSHEFS
Source Name
United States Patent 7,604,997
State
OH
Page last reviewed: May 11, 2023
Content source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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