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M8 Detection Paper
Chemical Warfare Agent
Detection Papers
Manual
NEXTTEQ LLC
8406 Benjamin Road, Suite J
Tampa, FL 33634
USA
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© 2005 Nextteq LLC All Rights Reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. No
part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
and by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose without
the express written permission of Nextteq LLC.
Images and drawings used in this manual are for explanatory purposes only and may not be identical with the actual device in their
appearance, size, color, or positions.
Printed in the United States of America.
Nextteq is a registered trademark of Nextteq LLC. All other brand
names and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective
holders.
P/N 90007 Rev B 4/06
M8 Detection Paper Manual
CONTENTS
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION ....................................................
II. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................
III. WARNINGS .........................................................
IV. MSDS ................................................................
V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................
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Introduction
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I. INTRODUCTION
M8 Detection Paper (Part Number 10010030) includes the following:
One (1) Booklet of 50 M8 Detection Paper (2 per page)
•
One (1) M8 Detection Paper Manual
•
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Specifications
II. SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 0.6 oz (17 g)
Dimensions: 4 in L x 2.5 in W x 0.375 in D
(10 cm L x 6.5 cm x 0.95 cm)
Sampling Temperature: -26°F to 120°F
(-32°C to 49°C)
Minimum Detectable Concentration: 0.02 ml
Color Unreacted: Tan
Color Changes: Yellow-Gold = G Nerve Agent
Dark Green = V Nerve Agent
Red-Pink = H Blister Agent
Storage Temperature: -26°F to 120°F
(-32°C to 49°C)
Storage Condition: Keep tightly closed in original
sealed bags in a secure, dry,
cool space. Do not store
long-term in direct sunlight.
Shelf Life: 5 years if stored correctly
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III. WARNINGS
1. Before using this product, read, understand, and comply with all
labels, warnings, instructions, and other literature accompanying the product, including but not limited to, this manual and the
MSDS in this manual (also available as P/N 90013 Rev B 3/06).
Failure to comply with all warnings and instructions could cause
serious injury.
2. Only use the product in strict compliance with the manufacturer’s
specifications and instructions. Not using this product in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
3. Be thoroughly familiar with this product, the manufacturer’s in-
structions and warnings, and associated equipment before using
this product.
4. Inspect this product and associated equipment for damage or
defects before using. Do not use this product if this product or
associated equipment is damaged or defective or if the M8 Detection Paper is wet.
5. Keep all bystanders away from this product during use or testing.
6. Do not remove, alter, or cover any label, instruction, or warning.
7. Wear eye protection (such as government-approved chemical
safety goggles) in accordance with OSHA standards when exposed to chemical vapors. If contact lenses are worn, they should
be worn in strict compliance with applicable NIOSH, OSHA, and
ACOEM standards.
8. Wear chemical-impervious clothing and safety gloves in accor-
dance with OSHA standards and good practice when using M8
Detection Paper. Recommended for use are chemical-resistant
gloves that meet all federal, state, and local statutes and regulations for the contaminant. Do not get unknown chemicals in eyes,
on skin, or on clothes.
9. Gloves and other required and recommended personal protec-
tive equipment should be adequate for protecting for the period
necessary to test and perform other related activities, including if
necessary, decontamination.
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Warnings
10. Do not rub paper on skin. If paper comes in contact with skin,
immediately wash exposed area with soap and water.
11. Do not place paper in eyes. If paper comes in contact with eyes,
flush immediately with clean water, including under eyelids for at
least 15 minutes.
12. Do not eat, drink, take internally, or consume paper. Consuming
paper may result in serious injury, sickness, or death.
13. Do not heat or expose paper to open flame. If burned, paper may
emit dangerous toxic fumes. Do not breathe smoke from burning
paper as it may result in serious injury, sickness, or death.
14. Use the M8 Detection Paper before the expiration date. Do not
use the paper on or after the expiration date or if the product is
damaged or if the paper has been previously exposed to chemical
warfare agents. Use of the M8 Detection Paper after the expiration
date may cause false negatives, false low readings, false positives, or erroneous readings resulting in serious injury or death.
15. Be careful not to touch the suspected chemical warfare agent or
splash the suspected chemical warfare agent on others.
16. After using paper, wash face, hands, and any areas exposed to
chemicals or chemical vapors thoroughly with soap and water
before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, inserting or
removing contact lenses, or touching eyes or mucous membranes.
17. This product is only for sale to, only for use by, and only for stor-
age by trained and qualified professional industrial or commercial
users.
18. Do not dispose of expired or used paper in domestic or residential
waste. M8 Detection Paper must be disposed of properly because it contains irritating, harmful, and toxic chemicals. Dispose
of M8 Detection Paper in strict accordance with federal, state, and
local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
19. M8 Detection Paper is primarily composed of chemicals. Keep
M8 Detection Paper and associated materials out of the reach of
children.
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20. Do not distribute M8 Detection Paper without a complete set of
Nextteq instructions, warnings, and specifications. Distributing
M8 Detection Paper without a complete set of warnings, instructions, and specifications may result in misuse and lead to serious
injury or death.
21. This product(s) is designed for use in ambient atmospheres of
-26°F to 120°F (-32°C to 49°C).
22. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a safe, secure, dark,
dry, well-ventilated, cool space. Prolonged exposure to direct
sunlight may fade color comparison card or damage the chemical
reagents.
23. Ship or transport this product in accordance with all federal, state
and local laws and regulations, including federal DOT, OSHA, and
FAA regulations.
24. Keep this manual and all Nextteq instructions and warnings avail-
able for reference and training.
Check with your transportation provider before bringing M8
25.
Detection Paper on an airplane, train, bus, or other method of
transportation.
26. Remember the product is only as safe as the product user.
27. Nextteq assumes no liability from the misuse of the M8 Detection
Paper or the misinterpretation of the results by the user.
28. Never use the results of this paper as the only evidence of the
presence or absence of a particular chemical warfare agent. ALWWAYS use this paper in conjunction with other tests or information to confirm the identity of an unknown substance. Failure to
follow this warning may cause exposure to a chemical warfare
agent, resulting in serious bodily injury or death.
29. If you need more information or if you have any questions about
operation or use, contact Nextteq at one of the following telephone numbers: toll free 877-312-2333 or local number 813-249-
5888.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED FREE WITHOUT CHARGE SOLELY FOR
QUALIFIED INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL USERS AT THEIR DISCRETION AND RISK. READ, UNDERSTAND, AND COMPLY WITH ALL
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Warnings
INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, LABELS, AND MANUALS BEFORE USING
AND WHILE USING NEXTTEQ’S PRODUCTS. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT
ARE BASED UPON DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION THAT NEXTTEQ BELIEVES TO BE CORRECT AND COMPLETE AS OF THE DATE ISSUED, BUT
THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS THEREOF IS NOT GUARANTEED
AND NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE
INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED AS A LICENSE TO OPERATE UNDER OR A RECOMMENDATION TO PRACTICE OR TO INFRINGE
UPON ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET, OR PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION OF NEXTTEQ OR OTHERS COVERING ANY PROCESS,
COMPOSITION, MATTER, OR USE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
DETERMINING WHETHER THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS FIT FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUITABLE FOR THE USER’S METHOD
OF USE OR APPLICATION. GIVEN THE VARIETY OF FACTORS THAT CAN
AFFECT THE USE AND APPLICATION OF A PRODUCT OR COMPONENT,
SOME OF WHICH ARE UNIQUELY WITHIN THE USER’S KNOWLEDGE OR
CONTROL, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER EVALUATE THE PRODUCT
OR COMPONENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ADDITIONALLY SUITABLE FOR USER’S METHOD OF USE OR APPLICATION AND SUITABLE
FOR THE TEST SUBJECT. NEXTTEQ’S WARRANTY IS SET FORTH IN
NEXTTEQ’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE MADE BY NEXTTEQ AND
ACCEPTED BY BUYER IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY OTHER AFFIRMATION OF FACT, RECOMMENDATION, OR PROMISE THAT RELATES TO THE
GOODS, THIS DOCUMENT, OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, WHICH ARE
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. THIS PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS ONLY
FOR SALE TO, FOR USE BY, AND FOR STORAGE BY A TRAINED, QUALIFIED, PROFESSIONAL, COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL USER. THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION SET
FORTH IN NEXTTEQ’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. NEXTTEQ
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL, STATUTORY, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSS
RESULTING FROM THE PROPER OR IMPROPER USE OF EITHER THE
PRODUCT OR COMPONENT SOLD BY NEXTTEQ OR ANY INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT. THIS
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES IS INDEPENDENT OF ANY LIMITATION OF
REMEDIES PROVISION AND WILL BE ENFORCEABLE EVEN IF A REMEDY
FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IF THE USER IS CONFUSED ABOUT
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THE PROPER USE OF M8 DETECTION PAPER, ANY INSTRUCTIONS,
WARNINGS, LABELS, SPECIFICATIONS, TEST PROTOCOL, OR THE
M8 DETECTION PAPER MANUAL, THE USER SHOULD CALL NEXTTEQ
FOR ASSISTANCE PRIOR TO USING THE PRODUCT. NEXTTEQ CAN BE
CONTACTED AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBERS: TOLL
FREE 877-312-2333 OR LOCAL NUMBER 813-249-5888.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
DAMAGES FOR SELLER’S BREACH SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE
OF THE GOODS SOLD AND THAT ALL OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY,
PUNITIVE, AND STATUTORY DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED. THE PARTIES
FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS LIMITATION OF DAMAGES PROVISION
IS INDEPENDENT OF THE LIMITATION OF REMEDIES PROVISION AND
WILL BE ENFORCEABLE EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE.
LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AGAINST THE SELLER SHALL BE, AT SELLER’S OPTION, (1)
REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS (2) REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS OR (3) REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE DEFECTIVE GOODS. IF SELLER IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY SELECTED REMEDY, SELLER MAY ELECT TO PROVIDE BUYER WITH ANY
REMAINING EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNTIL ALL EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. THE NUMBER OF REMEDIES PROVIDED
AND THE ORDER IN WHICH THE REMEDIES ARE PROVIDED SHALL
BE DETERMINED SOLELY BY THE SELLER. THIS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER IF BUYER RETURNS THE DEFECTIVE GOODS TO SELLER FOR INSPECTION AND SELLER’S INSPECTION DETERMINES A DEFECT EXISTS AND THAT THE DEFECT WAS
NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE BUYER OR BY ANYONE’S
USE, OPERATION, STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, HANDLING,
OR TRANSPORTATION OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS WHICH WAS INCONSISTENT WITH SELLER’S OR THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, OR WARNINGS.
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IV. MSDS
MSDS
MSDS for
M8 Detection Paper
P/N 90013 Rev. B 3/06
Section 1 – Material Identification
Product Name: M8 Detection Paper
Section 2 – Composition/Information on Ingredients
Substance Name:
M8 Detection Paper
Ingredient Names:
1) Dye Red E 0.4-0.8%
2) Dye Green EDA 0.7-1.3%
3) Dye Yellow A2 0.8-1.6%
4) Rosin 2%
5) Alum 3%
6) Paper pulp Balance
#
CAS
1) 60033-00-3
2) 5833-18-1
3) 8003-87-0
4) 8050-09-7
5) 7784-24-9
6) not available
Chemical Formulas:
1) C57H46N6O
2) C16H12N4O
3) C26H18N4O6S2Na
4
10
4) C20H30O2 plus other mixes of abietic anhydride and 10% of neutral
matter.
5) AlH24KO20S
6) not available
2
Section 3 – Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Irritant. Irritating to eyes and skin.
Exposure Limits
Dye Red
Not established by ACGIH
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Dye Green
Not established by ACGIH
Dye Yellow A2
Not established by ACGIH
Rosin
Not established by ACGIH
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Alum.
ACGIH-TLV: TWA 2 mg/m
3
Paper pulp
Not established by ACGIH
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE: If swallowed, wash mouth out with water (provided
person is conscious). Call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with
soap and water. If irritation occurs or persists, seek medical attention.
EYE EXPOSURE: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with clean
water, including under eyelids for at least 15 minutes. If irritation occurs or persists, seek medical attention.
Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT: N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP: N/A
FLAMMABILITY: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Suitable: Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, foam, or water spray.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with
full face piece operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and
eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Fire Degradation Products: Oxides of carbon, sulfur, metal, and
nitrogen.
EXPOSURE HAZARD(S): Material: Irritant.
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MSDS
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
N/A
Section 7 – Handling and Storage
HANDLING:
User Exposure: Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on
skin, or on clothing.
STORAGE:
Suitable: Store in a cool dry place. Store away from incompatible
materials and potential sources of ignition.
Section 8 – Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Do not use in unventilated spaces.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Wear eye protection, chemical
resistant clothing, and chemical impervious gloves in accordance with
OSHA and NIOSH standards.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES: Do not smoke, eat, or drink while
handling. Wash hands after use and before smoking, eating, drinking,
applying cosmetics, inserting or removing contact lenses and dentures
or other invasive medical devices.
Section 9 – Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance: Solid. Beige/Tan. Odorless.
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures. Sparks. Open flames and all
other sources of ignition.
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing agents, acids, bases, ketones, chlorinated hydrocarbons, alcohols, nitro compounds.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not Available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 – Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Eye: Because this is a solid material and not a powder or dust, it is not
expected to be a route of exposure. If paper comes into contact with
eyes, flush immediately with clean water, including under eyelids for
not less than 15 minutes.
Skin: Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis. In
case of contact with skin, immediately wash exposed area with soap
and water.
Inhalation: This product is not considered an inhalation hazard because it is not a powder or dust.
Ingestion: No specific information is available on ingestion of this
material. Do not eat, drink, take internally or consume M8 Detection
Paper. Consuming M8 Detection Paper may result in serious injury or
death. If ingested and conscious, wash out mouth with water. Seek
immediate medical attention.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Section 12 – Ecological Information
Not available.
Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all federal, state, and local environmental
regulations and statutes.
Section 14 – Transport Information
Ship or transport this product in accordance with all federal, state
and local laws and regulations, including federal DOT, OSHA, and FAA
regulations.
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA LISTED:
No
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION WHMIS Classification: Not
controlled under WHMIS.
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Section 16 – Special Precautions & Comments
Class of Users: This product is only to be sold to, only for use by, and
only for storage by trained, qualified, professional industrial or commercial users.
Handling & Storage: Store in the original container in a cool dry place.
Protect against light, heat, moisture, and physical damage.
Section 17 - DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
DOCUMENT ARE PROVIDED FREE WITHOUT CHARGE SOLELY FOR
USE BY QUALIFIED INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL USERS AT THEIR
DISCRETION AND RISK. READ, UNDERSTAND, AND COMPLY WITH ALL
INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, LABELS, AND MANUALS BEFORE USING
AND WHILE USING NEXTTEQ’S PRODUCTS. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT
ARE BASED UPON DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION THAT NEXTTEQ
BELIEVES TO BE CORRECT AND COMPLETE AS OF THE DATE ISSUED,
BUT THE ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS THEREOF IS NOT GUARANTEED AND NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND IS MADE WITH RESPECT
TO THE INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS
DOCUMENT. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED AS A LICENSE TO
OPERATE UNDER OR A RECOMMENDATION TO PRACTICE OR TO INFRINGE UPON ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK, TRADE SECRET, OR PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF NEXTTEQ OR OTHERS COVERING ANY
PROCESS, COMPOSITION, MATTER, OR USE. THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHETHER THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT
IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND SUITABLE FOR THE USER’S
METHOD OF USE OR APPLICATION. GIVEN THE VARIETY OF FACTORS
THAT CAN AFFECT THE USE AND APPLICATION OF A PRODUCT OR
COMPONENT, SOME OF WHICH ARE UNIQUELY WITHIN THE USER’S
KNOWLEDGE OR CONTROL, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE USER EVALUATE THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE
PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS FIT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
ADDITIONALLY SUITABLE FOR USER’S METHOD OF USE OR APPLICATION AND SUITABLE FOR THE TEST SUBJECT. NEXTTEQ’S WARRANTY IS SET FORTH IN NEXTTEQ’S TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
SALE MADE BY NEXTTEQ AND ACCEPTED BY BUYER IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, ANY OTHER AFFIRMATION OF FACT, RECOMMENDATION,
OR PROMISE THAT RELATES TO THE GOODS, THIS DOCUMENT, OR
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.
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THIS PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS ONLY FOR SALE TO, FOR USE
BY, AND FOR STORAGE BY A TRAINED, QUALIFIED, PROFESSIONAL,
COMMERCIAL, OR INDUSTRIAL USER. THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES
THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH IN NEXTTEQ’S
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. NEXTTEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, STATUTORY, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER DAMAGES OR LOSS RESULTING FROM THE
PROPER OR IMPROPER USE OF EITHER THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT SOLD BY NEXTTEQ OR ANY INFORMATION OR RECOMMENDATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
Part 18 - LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
DAMAGES FOR SELLER’S BREACH SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE PRICE
OF THE GOODS SOLD AND THAT ALL OTHER DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY,
PUNITIVE, AND STATUTORY DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED. THE PARTIES
FURTHER AGREE THAT THIS LIMITATION OF DAMAGES PROVISION
IS INDEPENDENT OF THE LIMITATION OF REMEDIES PROVISION AND
WILL BE ENFORCEABLE EVEN IF A REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE.
Part 19 - LIMITATION OF REMEDIES
THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE THAT BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY AGAINST THE SELLER SHALL BE, AT SELLER’S OPTION, (1)
REPAIR OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS (2) REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS OR (3) REPAYMENT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE DEFECTIVE GOODS. IF SELLER IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY SELECTED REMEDY, SELLER MAY ELECT TO PROVIDE BUYER WITH ANY
REMAINING EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNTIL ALL EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES
HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. THE NUMBER OF REMEDIES PROVIDED
AND THE ORDER IN WHICH THE REMEDIES ARE PROVIDED SHALL
BE DETERMINED SOLELY BY THE SELLER. THIS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE BUYER IF BUYER RETURNS THE DEFECTIVE GOODS TO SELLER FOR INSPECTION AND SELLER’S INSPECTION DETERMINES A DEFECT EXISTS AND THAT THE DEFECT WAS
NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE BUYER OR BY ANYONE’S
USE, OPERATION, STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, HANDLING,
OR TRANSPORTATION OF THE DEFECTIVE GOODS WHICH WAS INCONSISTENT WITH SELLER’S OR THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, OR WARNINGS.
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V. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Recommended Usage
Nextteq recommends the following in regards to use of M8 Detection
Paper:
A. M8 Detection Paper does not detect gases or vapors. M8 Detec-
tion Paper
detects liquid chemical warfare agents.
B. Do not attach
M8 Detection Paper to hot, oily, or greasy surfaces.
Hot, oily, or greasy surfaces may cause a false positive.
C. This product is intended for the rapid qualitative identification of
the presence or absence of G and V Nerve Agents and H Blister
Agents.
D. Confirmation of the presence or absence of chemical warfare
agent should be conducted using additional means of identifica-
tion.
B. Required Steps before Usage
1. Before using this product, read, understand, and comply with all
labels, warnings, instructions, and other literature accompanying
the product, including but not limited to, this manual.
Keep this manual for reference and training.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with this product, the manufacturer’s in-
structions and warnings, and associated equipment before using
this product.
3. Inspect this product and associated equipment for damage or
defects before using. Do not proceed in using this product if this
product or associated equipment is damaged or defective.
4. Keep all bystanders away from this product during use.
5. Before using or attempting to use this product, users should
wear the following:
A. Government-approved chemical-resistant safety gloves in
accordance with OSHA standards and good practice.
B. Respiratory protection in accordance with
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C. Eye protection in accordance with OSHA standards and
good practice. Contact lenses should be worn in strict
compliance with applicable NIOSH, OSHA, and ACOEM
standards.
D. Chemical resistant clothing in accordance with OSHA stan-
dards and good practice.
6. This product(s) is designed for use in ambient atmospheres of
-26°F to 120°F (-32°C to 49°C).
7. Ensure that M8 Detection Paper is not wet and its original unre-
acted tan color.
C. Usage Instructions
1. Tear off one sheet of
2. Use tweezers or similar tool to grasp the
M8 Detection Paper along perforated edge.
M8 Detection Paper.
3. Carefully and slowly, avoiding splashing, blot a small portion of
the M8 Detection Paper onto the unknown liquid until it absorbs a
sample of the liquid.
4. Carefully remove the test paper from the unknown liquid while
avoiding drips or spreading the unknown liquid.
5. Wait approximately 30 seconds and observe the color change.
6. Compare any change in color to the color chart listed on the
inside of the M8 Detection Paper booklet. The color changes are
described in Table 1:
Color Change Chemical Warfare Agent
Yellow-Gold G (Nerve Agent)
Red-Pink H (Blister Agent)
Dark Green V (Nerve Agent)
Table 1
Color Change Associated with Various Agents
NOTE: Minimum detectable concentration for
0.02 ml.
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NOTE: The following substances or conditions may cause false
positive or false negative readings in M8 Detection Paper:
Ammonia
•
Petroleum Products
•
Organic Solvents (such as pesticides)
•
Hot greasy oily surfaces
•
“Break Free” (a brand of weapon cleaner and lubricant)
•
Decontamination solution 2 (DS2)
•
•
D. Storage and Disposal
1. Store
M8 Detection Paper in original sealed bag in a cool, dry
place away from light, heat, moisture, and damage.
2. Dispose of used
M8 Detection Paper sheets according to federal,
state, and local statutes and regulations.
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