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Description / Abstract:
This specification is intended to provide a basis for
identification of materials used to immobilize radioactive
contamination, minimize exposure, and facilitate subsequent
decontamination.2
This standard provides a set of specifications describing a
stabilizer (coating or coating system) to be used to prevent the
spread of radioactive contamination. Some of these specifications
may prove difficult to meet. A product that meets some, but not
all, of the performance specifications herein may have value, and
this specification may be used as a guide by which to evaluate such
products.
The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and
are not considered standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2 A list of the radionuclides of interest for the
purposes of this specification can be obtained from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at
http://www.remm.nlm.gov/rdd.htm#isotopes. Additional information is
available from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),
Protective Action Guides for Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD)
and Improvised Nuclear Device (IND) Incidents (PDF - 481 KB)
(DHS/FEMA draft document, published in Federal Register January 3,
2006, Z-RIN 1660-ZA02).