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An early example, dated 1972
The ИПП-8 - Индивидуальный Противохимический Пакет (Individual Anti-Chemical Pack) was the standard issue decontamination kit of the Soviet Armed Forces (Вооружённые Силы СССР - ВС СССР). The IPP-8 was introduced circa 1970 and replaced the earlier IPP-51. The IPP-8 was carried in the external side pocket of the gas mask bag (RSh-4) or inside the gas mask bag (PMK-1).
The IPP-8 was also used by Civil Defense personnel, carried in the GP-5 bag external side pocket. In Civil Defense use, the IPP-8 was designated IPP-8A (ИПП-8А), however the IPP-8 & IPP-8A are identical other than name. Since the IPP-8/IPP-8A designation isn't on the packaging, the only way to tell is on the wooden storage crate they come in.
Contents[]
The IPP-8 contains:
- 4 Cotton Gauze Swabs (4 Ватно-Марлевых Тампона)
- Glass Bottle with Decontaminating Liquid (Флакон с Дегазирующей Жидкостью)
The glass bottle contains Isopropyl Palmitate which is known to clog skin pores.
Usage[]
Year Of Manufacture 19--
1. Open the packet, take a swab and moisten it with plenty of liquid from the bottle. Wipe the exposed areas of the skin with a moistened swab, as well as the outer surface of the gas mask.
2. Moisten the swab again and wipe the collar and edges of the cuffs of the uniform adjacent to the exposed skin.
THE LIQUID IS POISONOUS AND HAZARDOUS TO THE EYES!
DO NOT OPEN BEFORE USE!
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