| CPC A61K 31/19 (2013.01) [A61K 9/06 (2013.01); A61K 31/327 (2013.01); A61K 33/40 (2013.01); A61P 17/02 (2018.01); A61P 39/02 (2018.01)] | 12 Claims |
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1. A kit for chemical warfare agent decontamination, said kit comprising a chemical warfare agent decontaminating composition, packaged with a synthetic absorbent applicator comprising a non-woven fabric, cloth, mitt or towelette for application of the composition to a wound suffered by an exposed animal subject, an absorbent pad for removal of the composition and any chemical warfare agent from the wound, and a nerve gas antidote packaged for administering to the exposed subject,
wherein the decontaminating composition comprises active decontaminating compounds consisting of:
peracetic acid in an amount ranging from about 1% to about 6% by weight;
hydrogen peroxide in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 15% by weight;
acetic acid in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 15% by weight; and
the molar ratio of hydrogen peroxide to acetic acid ranges from 0.5:1 to about 2:1; and
the decontaminating composition further comprises a stabilizer and ingredients to formulate the composition as an aerosol or liquid spray, application granules, a gel, liquid, lotion or irrigation gel.
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