Defence Science and Technology Laboratory · Awarded contract

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Development of Non-Metal Impregnant Adsorbents for Respiratory Protection Against Chemical Warfare Agents

Awarded 14 Oct 2021

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Awarded14 Oct 2021

Value£24,705.00

SupplierStarbons Limited

AgencyDefence Science and Technology Laboratory

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 4y 8mo ago5mo term

Awarded 14 Oct 2021Expired 15 Mar 2022

About

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory awarded a contract to Starbons Limited for the development and evaluation of granular adsorbent materials for respiratory protection against vapours of chemical warfare agents (CWA) and toxic industrial chemicals and materials (TICs and TIMs).

The adsorbent granules were required to be suitable for use in respirator canisters, environmentally sustainable with renewable feedstocks, free from potentially toxic metals, and resistant to ageing.

The contract value was £24,705.

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