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Subject: HYDROGEN SULFIDE Box ID: BX000047 Document Number: 5 Folder Title: MISC NBC INFO Folder Seq #: 16 Unit: XVIII CORPS Parent Organzation: ARCENT SS7 Dy -DOD DI@ f. Prior to ope@ating.in areas of known H29 concentrations personnel should clon their protective mask. Field protective mas@ will provide some protection from H2S, but will become saturated and the filter elements will need to be replaced once the smell of rotten eggs becomes apparent in the mask. g.@ The most effective means of eliminating H2S is by burning- H2s is a dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat, flames or oxidizers. When it is not practical to burn off the gas, using water to spray the area will reduce the concentration of H2S but will cause the production of sulfuric acid. By using an alkali solution in the spray, the production of sulfuric acid can be reduced. h. Iraqi troops are assessed to have the ability to protect themselves against H2S. Soviet/Warsaw Fact protective masks in the Iraqi inventory provide protection against H2S. CLASSIFIED BY: MULTIPLE SOURCES DECLASSIFY ON: OADR CPT MILLER , 9-7650-124 UNCLASSIFIED 2 5 E| First Page | Prev Page | Next Page | Back to Text |