Features

• Firefighter-Specific Formula: Developed specifically to assist firefighters with post-incident skin decontamination.
• Supports Early Intervention Decontamination: Designed for use immediately following fireground exposure to help reduce dermal contact with contaminants.
• Tested Contaminant Removal Performance: Independent testing demonstrated reductions of up to 97% of PAHs, 91% of OPFRs, 94% of PBDEs, and 90% of metals when using the recommended two-wipe protocol.
• Large, Thick Wipe Material: Each wipe is impregnated with Dekonmate's proprietary decontamination solution.
• Single-Use Design: Helps prevent cross-contamination while maintaining product freshness.
• Portable Packaging: Compact packs can be carried by individual firefighters or stored on apparatus.
• No Rinsing Required: Formulated for convenient field use during incident operations.
• Skin Compatible: Human Repeat Insult Patch Testing was conducted by an independent dermatological testing laboratory and found the product to have very good skin compatibility.
• Non-Hazardous Classification: The preparation is not classified as hazardous under applicable regulatory classifications
• Mild on Skin: Intended to remove oil, smoke, and carbon without rinsing.

What Is It?

Dekonmate® Decontamination Skin Wipes are disposable wipes intended for personal decontamination of firefighters following exposure to combustion byproducts and fireground contaminants. The wipes utilize a specially developed formulation that assists with the removal of hazardous substances that may be present on exposed skin after firefighting activities.

The wipes contain a colorless cleaning solution impregnated into a non-woven fabric wipe and are designed to be used without rinsing.

Who Uses It?

• Structural firefighters
• Volunteer firefighters
• Wildland firefighters
• Rescue personnel
• Industrial emergency response teams
• Hazardous materials response personnel
• Fire departments implementing exposure reduction protocols

Recommended Areas of Use

The manufacturer identifies the following skin areas for decontamination:

1. Head, face, ears, nose, and neck
2. Torso including chest, underarms, abdomen, and groin
3. Right arm and hand
4. Left arm and hand
5. Right leg
6. Left leg

• Use multiple wipes as needed according to department decontamination procedures. Two wipes per area are recommended.

Performance Results

Independent laboratory testing reported average reductions in skin concentrations of contaminants when using the recommended two-wipe protocol:

• Up to 97% reduction of PAHs
• Up to 91% reduction of OPFRs
• Up to 94% reduction of PBDEs
• Up to 90% reduction of metals, including lead and cadmium

Material

Wipe Material: Non-woven fabric wipe impregnated with a colorless solution.

Ingredients

• Water
• Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
• PEG-7 Olivate
• PPG-5-Cetheth-20
• Lauryl Glucoside
• Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
• Panthenol
• Tocopheryl Acetate
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• Fragrance (Parfum)
• Sodium Citrate
• Citric Acid

Maintenance Information

• Store under normal warehouse conditions.
• Keep package sealed until use.
• Dispose of used wipes in accordance with local regulations.
• Do not flush wipes.

What Is It Used With?

• Firefighter decontamination programs
• Exposure reduction protocols
• Rehabilitation operations
• Gross decontamination procedures
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Personal decontamination kits

Safety Information

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• If contact with eyes occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• No special personal protective equipment is required under normal conditions of use.
• Not expected to present an ingestion or inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use.

What's Included?

• 24 packs of Dekonmate® Decontamination Skin Wipes
• 12 wipes per pack
• Total case quantity: 288 wipes