[CPEO-MEF] PERCHLORATE: "Removal of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Pyrotechnic Flares"

[Lenny Siegel]

Removal of Perchlorate Oxidizers from Pyrotechnic Flares

SERDP/ESTCP
July 20, 2015


Chemical oxidizers containing perchlorate ions have been widely used in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) pyrotechnic applications  since they are highly reactive, inexpensive, and have a long shelf-life. Unfortunately, perchlorates are highly water soluble and can inhibit proper thyroid function when ingested. This problematic combination of characteristics has led to increased scrutiny of perchlorates by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An EPA Interim Health Advisory level of 15 ppb has been set for perchlorate ion levels in drinking water supplies, and more stringent regulations are expected. Furthermore, perchlorate regulations have directly impacted various DoD operations including suspension of training with the M116 flash bang simulator in 1997, closure of the Camp Edwards ordnance testing site in 2000, and costly remediation of many perchlorate-contaminated DoD sites.

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For the entire article, see
https://www.serdp-estcp.org/News-and-Events/Blog/Removal-of-Perchlorate-Oxidizers-from-Pyrotechnic-Flares

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Lenny Siegel
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