Recommended Chemical Agent Concentration Criteria for Detectors

4 Recommended Chemical Agent Concentration Criteria for Detectors 

Therefore, the 10-min AEGL Level-1 concentration values for each agent should be established as alarm trigger points in developing new detectors. These concentrations should be detected in 10 min or less. The proposed capabilities of equipment currently in development (e.g., the U.S. military s Joint Chemical Agent Detector, a multimission chemical agent point detection system [JCAD]) aim to be near the low extreme of the low-level concentration range. 

The values are scientifically defensible. These AEGLs are based on a scientifically acceptable method currently used for assessing other TICs. 

These values are protective of the general population. The AEGLs are designed for the general public, and thus are an appropriate way to ensure that more sensitive members of the deployed military population are being protected. 

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