SKIN DECON APPLICATIONS - Various RDS products, which decontaminate a variety of specific radioactive isotopes, were tested under a simulated shower type scenario. The test documents removal of up to 96% of radioactive contamination on skin using minimal amounts of skin-safe RDS solutions with no scrubbing.  The testing comparison against a readily available commercial wash (not approved for skin use) containing chelating agents and caustic agents, showed removal of only approximately 20% of the radioactive contaminants.

“This extensive testing is an important milestone for our company” commented Bruno Schmidt, President of RDS. “We have now scientifically established that our products are effective for use on skin. This will have important implications for the First Responder and Military markets around the world. Our products are water-based and can be used safely and efficiently on skin.  They can be easily adapted to any commercial chem-bio shower system”.

RDS products are user friendly and made primarily from de-ionized water. They can be applied by a simple wash, through a wet-napkin, and in several other easy-to-apply methods. The products are sold in bulk or in spray form as part of the popular Emergency RadDecon Kit ™, and Nuclear Survival Kit ™.

TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND - There are three different and specific solutions used for three different classes of radioactive material. These patent-pending solutions are effective on 1. Radioactive Halogens such as iodine and fluorine; 2. Transition Metals such as cesium and cobalt; and 3. Actinides such as uranium, plutonium, and americium.

The core technology is called the "Mass Effect" influence. By flooding any radioactive surface with our proprietary solutions, the radioactive material is lifted off the surface and suspended in solution where it can be easily wiped up and removed as radioactive waste. Each of our solutions are specially prepared to address a specific chemical group, they are ion-specific. Our Halogen Mass Effect solution will pick up all Halogens such as Iodine, Fluorine, Chlorine, etc. Our Transition Metal Mass Effect solution will pick up all Transition Metals such as Cesium, Cobalt, Strontium, Thallium, etc. Our Actinide Mass Effect solution will pick up all Actinide Metals such as Plutonium, Uranium, Technetium, Americium, Radium, etc. We have developed these solutions to make them user friendly and provide the most effective decontamination possible. Just spray on and wipe off. The solutions are water based and environmentally friendly. They can be used on iintact human skin.

Typically all three solutions above will be used in an industrial setting such as a nuclear power plant. First Responders preparing for a "dirty bomb" or a nuclear disaster will most likely be in need of the Transition Metal or Actinide Solution.

Resins Filtration Systems: These filters are ion-specific resins that will remove the radioactive material from the Mass Effect solutions. This is useful in large decontamination operations such as showers for mass human decontamination and in various projects in nuclear power plants. The Mass Effect solution can be run through a resin bed where the radioactive material is removed and isolated thus preventing further cross-contamination of the area or personnel.