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MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR CLOTHING AIRCRAFT FIRE CRASH RESCUE WORKERS PART VI. THE EFFECT OF WATER ON PROTECTION

Simms, D.L. and Karas, G.C., 1956. MATERIALS SUITABLE FOR CLOTHING AIRCRAFT FIRE CRASH RESCUE WORKERS PART VI. THE EFFECT OF WATER ON PROTECTION. Fire Research Notes 268


ABSTRACT

The effect of moisture content on the protection afforded by various clothing assemblies against radiation or flames has been measured. Some of thc factors involved in producing scalding when an individual is "wetted down" are discussed.



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