Part Number
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Item Name:
CANISTER , CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORBEN
Definition:
A LEAK-PROOF, PRESSURE-TIGHT METAL CONTAINER DESIGNED FOR USE WITH A CLOSED-CIRCUIT OXYGEN REBREATHING UNIT. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE FILLED WITH CHEMICALS WHICH ABSORB CARBON DIOXIDE AND MOISTURE FROM EXHALED BREATH. THE CANISTER MAY BE REFILLED WHEN CHEMICALS ARE EXHAUSTED. FOR ITEMS WHICH GENERATE OXYGEN FOR BREATHING, IN ADDITION TO ABSORPTION OF CARBON DIOXIDE, SEE CANISTER, OXYGEN GENERATING, BREATHING APPARATUS.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 53711 | NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND |
Federal Supply Class
Title
SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT
Inclusions:
INCLUDES PORTABLE FIRE ESCAPES; SAFETY NETS, NONBUOYANT.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES DIVERS' SUITS; FIXED FIRE ESCAPES.