Joint Service Personnel/Skin Decontamination System Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and Training RSDL.

Joint Service Personnel/Skin Joint Service Personnel/Skin Decontamination System Decontamination System

Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and Training RSDLand Training RSDLDecontamination Lotion (RSDL) Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and Training RSDLand Training RSDL

OverviewOverview

WarningsWarnings

Purpose and ComponentsPurpose and Components

Inspection ProceduresInspection Procedures

Immediate Decontamination ProceduresImmediate Decontamination Procedures

Disposal ProceduresDisposal Procedures

Summary and ClosingSummary and Closing

Terminal Learning ObjectiveTerminal Learning Objective

Decontaminate yourself using the Reactive Skin Decontaminate yourself using the Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) in accordance Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) in accordance with TM 3-6505-001-10 and Service procedures.with TM 3-6505-001-10 and Service procedures.

Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling Learning Objectives

1.1. Without reference, identify warnings associated with RSDL and Without reference, identify warnings associated with RSDL and Training RSDL. Training RSDL. (Written Evaluation)(Written Evaluation)

2.2. Without reference, identify RSDL and Training RSDL purpose and Without reference, identify RSDL and Training RSDL purpose and components. components. (Written Evaluation)(Written Evaluation)

3.3. Without reference, identify RSDL and Training RSDL inspection Without reference, identify RSDL and Training RSDL inspection procedures. procedures. (Written Evaluation)(Written Evaluation)

4.4. Without reference, identify RSDL disposal procedures. Without reference, identify RSDL disposal procedures. (Written (Written Evaluation)Evaluation)

5.5. Without reference, demonstrate decontamination procedures using Without reference, demonstrate decontamination procedures using the Training RSDL pouch. the Training RSDL pouch. (Performance Evaluation)(Performance Evaluation)

WarningsWarnings

a. RSDL is for external use only as directed. Not for prophylactic (preventative) use or whole body decontamination. Allow RSDL to remain on skin for at least 2 minutes.

b. UNDER NO circumstances should Training RSDL be used in place of the RSDL during actual combat operations. The Training RSDL DOES NOT contain the active ingredients.

c. DO NOT mix or dispose RSDL or Training RSDL with solid, undiluted, or diluted High Test Hypochlorite (HTH) or Super Tropical Bleach (STB). Heat and/or fire may result.

d. Do not use RSDL for training even if it is expired.

WarningsWarnings

Possible Side Effects:Possible Side Effects:

a)a) Skin irritation may occur (burning, tingling, etc.)Skin irritation may occur (burning, tingling, etc.)

b)b) Numbing of the lips or a metallic taste in mouthNumbing of the lips or a metallic taste in mouth

c)c) If RSDL gets in your eyes it may cause temporary burning If RSDL gets in your eyes it may cause temporary burning

sensation and blurred visionsensation and blurred vision

d)d) In some cases RSDL may cause rashes or bumps on skinIn some cases RSDL may cause rashes or bumps on skin

e)e) Immediately report any adverse reaction to unit medical Immediately report any adverse reaction to unit medical

personnel.personnel.

WarningsWarnings

NOTE:NOTE:

RSDL may cause a false positive on M8 paper and M9 Tape.RSDL may cause a false positive on M8 paper and M9 Tape.

RSDL will remove the ink print on the packaging of M256 tickets.RSDL will remove the ink print on the packaging of M256 tickets.

RSDL (Operational) Pouch

Components:

– Green wallet-like sleeve containing three green colored individual decon packets with lotion impregnated applicator pad

Active ingredients:Dekon 1392,3 Butanedione monoxime (DAM)


Purpose: Purpose: RSDL allows you to decontaminate your skin through RSDL allows you to decontaminate your skin through neutralization of persistent chemical agentsneutralization of persistent chemical agents


Training RSDL Pouch

Components:

– Blue wallet-like sleeve containingthree blue colored individual decon packets with lotion impregnated applicator pad

Active ingredients:Training lotion contains no active ingredientsRealistically simulates the operational packet

Inspection ProceduresInspection Procedures

Inspection:Inspection:1.1. Verify the expiration date imprinted on each packet has not passed. The lot Verify the expiration date imprinted on each packet has not passed. The lot

number, manufacture date, and expiration date are imprinted on each number, manufacture date, and expiration date are imprinted on each individual RSDL packet. Discard expired packet. individual RSDL packet. Discard expired packet.

NOTE:NOTE:

Training RSDL does not have an expiration date.Training RSDL does not have an expiration date.

2.2. Inspect each pouch for evidence of leaks or physical damage.Inspect each pouch for evidence of leaks or physical damage.

3.3. Inspect each packet for evidence of leaks or physical damage.Inspect each packet for evidence of leaks or physical damage.

4.4. Discard packet if evidence of leaking or physical damage is found.Discard packet if evidence of leaking or physical damage is found.

5.5. Packet should be flexible and applicator pad clearly felt flexing inside the Packet should be flexible and applicator pad clearly felt flexing inside the packet.packet.

6.6. If less than 3 packets remain, request a new set immediately. Continue to If less than 3 packets remain, request a new set immediately. Continue to use the packets until you receive the requested replacement.use the packets until you receive the requested replacement.

Terminal Learning Objective:Terminal Learning Objective:

You are in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) 2.You are in Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) 2.

An attack occurs and you have been exposed to chemical agents.An attack occurs and you have been exposed to chemical agents.

Decontaminate yourself using Training RSDL.Decontaminate yourself using Training RSDL.

NOTE:NOTE:Optimum decontamination results are achieved when RSDL Application is completed Optimum decontamination results are achieved when RSDL Application is completed

within 1-2 minutes.within 1-2 minutes.

Immediate Decon ProceduresImmediate Decon Procedures

A.A. The following procedure assumes you are in MOPP 2 The following procedure assumes you are in MOPP 2 when an attack occurs and you suspect that your exposed when an attack occurs and you suspect that your exposed skin has been contaminated.skin has been contaminated.

1)1) Stop breathing, close eyes and don protective mask Stop breathing, close eyes and don protective mask and hood. Do not pull drawstrings. Do not fasten and hood. Do not pull drawstrings. Do not fasten shoulder straps if your hood has them.shoulder straps if your hood has them.

2)2) Seek overhead cover or use a poncho for protection Seek overhead cover or use a poncho for protection against further contamination.against further contamination.

3)3) Remove one RSDL packet from the pouch.Remove one RSDL packet from the pouch.


3)3) Tear open packet quickly at any notch. Remove applicator Tear open packet quickly at any notch. Remove applicator pad from packet. Save the packet as the remaining lotion pad from packet. Save the packet as the remaining lotion can be added to the applicator pad if required.can be added to the applicator pad if required.

NOTE:NOTE:

Use any notch to open the packet. The applicator pad can be Use any notch to open the packet. The applicator pad can be used from either side and may be gripped in any manner used from either side and may be gripped in any manner

allowing the applicator pad to be applied to the skin.allowing the applicator pad to be applied to the skin.

4)4) Thoroughly scrub the exposed skin of the hand, palm, and Thoroughly scrub the exposed skin of the hand, palm, and fingers with the applicator pad.fingers with the applicator pad.

5)5) Switch the applicator pad to the other hand and thoroughly Switch the applicator pad to the other hand and thoroughly scrub the exposed skin of the other hand, palm, and scrub the exposed skin of the other hand, palm, and fingers with the applicator pad.fingers with the applicator pad.


WARNING:WARNING:

Death or injury may result if you breathe toxic agent while doing Death or injury may result if you breathe toxic agent while doing decontamination steps 7-13. If you need to breathe before you decontamination steps 7-13. If you need to breathe before you

finish, reseal your mask, clear and check it, get your breath than finish, reseal your mask, clear and check it, get your breath than resume decontaminating procedures.resume decontaminating procedures.

7)7) Stop breathing, close eyes, grasp mask below chin and pull Stop breathing, close eyes, grasp mask below chin and pull hood and mask away from chin enough to allow one hand hood and mask away from chin enough to allow one hand between mask and face. Hold the mask in this position for between mask and face. Hold the mask in this position for the following steps.the following steps.

8)8) Scrub exposed skin of the face with lotion from the Scrub exposed skin of the face with lotion from the applicator pad.applicator pad.

9)9) Thoroughly scrub across the forehead covering skin with Thoroughly scrub across the forehead covering skin with lotion.lotion.


WARNING:WARNING:

Avoid contact with eyes or wounds. If contact with eyes or wounds Avoid contact with eyes or wounds. If contact with eyes or wounds occurs, rinse with water as soon as possible.occurs, rinse with water as soon as possible.

10)10)Beginning at one side, scrub up and down across the cheeks, nose, chin, and Beginning at one side, scrub up and down across the cheeks, nose, chin, and closed mouth. Avoid ingesting.closed mouth. Avoid ingesting.

11)11) Scrub under the chin from one ear along the jawbone to the other ear coating the Scrub under the chin from one ear along the jawbone to the other ear coating the skin with lotion.skin with lotion.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

Do not apply lotion to lens of protective mask. RSDL may cause loss of transparencyDo not apply lotion to lens of protective mask. RSDL may cause loss of transparency

12)12)Turn your hand over and wipe the inside surfaces of the mask that touch your skin. Turn your hand over and wipe the inside surfaces of the mask that touch your skin. Be sure to include the drinking tube and canteen cap. Keep the applicator.Be sure to include the drinking tube and canteen cap. Keep the applicator.

13)13)Immediately reseal and clear the mask. Perform mask check.Immediately reseal and clear the mask. Perform mask check.

14)14)Use applicator pad and any remaining lotion in the packet. Without breaking the Use applicator pad and any remaining lotion in the packet. Without breaking the mask seal, scrub across the forehead, exposed scalp, the exposed skin of the mask seal, scrub across the forehead, exposed scalp, the exposed skin of the neck, ears, and throat completely coating the skin with lotion.neck, ears, and throat completely coating the skin with lotion.


15)15) Fasten hood.Fasten hood.

16)16) Thoroughly scrub the hands with lotion again.Thoroughly scrub the hands with lotion again.

17)17) Put on protective gloves with liners.Put on protective gloves with liners.

WARNING:WARNING:

DO NOT discard RSDL or Training RSDL packaging or applicator pads into DO NOT discard RSDL or Training RSDL packaging or applicator pads into containers that contain HTH or STB. Heat and/or fire may result. containers that contain HTH or STB. Heat and/or fire may result.

18)18) Any remaining lotion may be used to spot decon weapons and personal Any remaining lotion may be used to spot decon weapons and personal equipment.equipment.

19)19) Do not put the used packets into your pockets. Discard used applicator pad, Do not put the used packets into your pockets. Discard used applicator pad, package, and lotion in accordance with local standard disposal procedures. package, and lotion in accordance with local standard disposal procedures. Discard the carrying pouch after packets are used.Discard the carrying pouch after packets are used.

20)20) Allow RSDL to remain on the skin for at least 2 minutes.Allow RSDL to remain on the skin for at least 2 minutes.

21)21) Remove the lotion by washing with water when operational conditions permit.Remove the lotion by washing with water when operational conditions permit.


WARNING:WARNING:

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should Training RSDL be used in place of the RSDL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should Training RSDL be used in place of the RSDL during actual combat operations. The training lotion does not contain active during actual combat operations. The training lotion does not contain active

ingredients.ingredients.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

DO NOT apply Training RSDL to protective hood. The lotion may cause deterioration DO NOT apply Training RSDL to protective hood. The lotion may cause deterioration of the hood.of the hood.

DO NOT apply Training RSDL to the lens of protective mask. The lotion may cause DO NOT apply Training RSDL to the lens of protective mask. The lotion may cause loss of transparency.loss of transparency.


B.B. If in MOPP 4 when a chemical attack occurs, If in MOPP 4 when a chemical attack occurs, decontamination with RSDL should not be required decontamination with RSDL should not be required unless your protective ensemble is damaged, exposing unless your protective ensemble is damaged, exposing your skin to contamination. your skin to contamination. If this occurs:If this occurs:

1)1) Seek overhead cover or use a poncho for overhead Seek overhead cover or use a poncho for overhead protection.protection.

2)2) Remove one RSDL packet from the pouch.Remove one RSDL packet from the pouch.

3)3) Tear open pouch at any notch. Remove applicator Tear open pouch at any notch. Remove applicator pad from packet. pad from packet.

NOTE:NOTE:

Use any notch to open the packet. Use any notch to open the packet. The applicator pad can be used from either side and The applicator pad can be used from either side and

may be gripped in any manner that allows lotion to be may be gripped in any manner that allows lotion to be applied.applied.


4)4) Decon the damaged portion of your protective ensemble and any Decon the damaged portion of your protective ensemble and any exposed skin by thoroughly scrubbing with the lotion applicator pad.exposed skin by thoroughly scrubbing with the lotion applicator pad.

5)5) Cover the damaged portion of your ensemble to prevent additional Cover the damaged portion of your ensemble to prevent additional exposure. exposure.

NOTE:NOTE:

This MAY BE accomplished with duct tape as a temporary measure.This MAY BE accomplished with duct tape as a temporary measure.


6)6) Replace the damaged item with a serviceable asset as soon as operational Replace the damaged item with a serviceable asset as soon as operational conditions permit.conditions permit.

7)7) Remove the lotion by washing with water, or soap and water as soon as Remove the lotion by washing with water, or soap and water as soon as operational conditions permit.operational conditions permit.

8)8) After completing individual decon, any remaining lotion can be used to spot After completing individual decon, any remaining lotion can be used to spot decon your weapon or personal equipment.decon your weapon or personal equipment.

9)9) Properly dispose of used applicator pad, packet, and remaining lotion.Properly dispose of used applicator pad, packet, and remaining lotion.


A.A. RSDL (Operational):RSDL (Operational):If used in a toxic environment, used RSDL must be disposed of as contaminated If used in a toxic environment, used RSDL must be disposed of as contaminated

waste according to Service guidance.waste according to Service guidance.

If NOT used in a toxic environment (such as for shelf life expired assets), the RSDL If NOT used in a toxic environment (such as for shelf life expired assets), the RSDL

must be disposed of according to Service and/or local waste laws or regulations. must be disposed of according to Service and/or local waste laws or regulations.

Requirements may vary by location.Requirements may vary by location.

Do not dump RSDL into sewers, on the ground, or in any body of water.Do not dump RSDL into sewers, on the ground, or in any body of water.

Do not discard RSDL packaging or applicator pads into containers that contain, or Do not discard RSDL packaging or applicator pads into containers that contain, or

have contained, bleach products (particularly solid High Test Hypochlorite or Super have contained, bleach products (particularly solid High Test Hypochlorite or Super

Tropical Bleach). Heat and/or fire may occur. Tropical Bleach). Heat and/or fire may occur.


B.B. Training RSDL:Training RSDL:Must be disposed of according to Service and/or local waste laws or regulations. Must be disposed of according to Service and/or local waste laws or regulations.

Requirements may vary by location.Requirements may vary by location.

Do not dump Training RSDL into sewers, on the ground, or in any body of water.Do not dump Training RSDL into sewers, on the ground, or in any body of water.

Do not discard Training RSDL packaging or applicator pads into containers that Do not discard Training RSDL packaging or applicator pads into containers that

contain, or have contained, bleach products (particularly solid High Test Hypochlorite contain, or have contained, bleach products (particularly solid High Test Hypochlorite

or Super Tropical Bleach). Heat or fire may occur. or Super Tropical Bleach). Heat or fire may occur.


During this course we have discussed:During this course we have discussed:

a.a. Warnings associated with the RSDL and Training RSDLWarnings associated with the RSDL and Training RSDL

b.b. The RSDL and Training RSDL purpose and descriptionThe RSDL and Training RSDL purpose and description

c.c. Inspection proceduresInspection procedures

d.d. Immediate decon proceduresImmediate decon procedures

e.e. Waste disposalWaste disposal

Are there any questions?Are there any questions?

Summary and ClosingSummary and Closing

Joint Service Personnel/Skin Decontamination System Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) and Training RSDL.

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