What is “Dry Decon”?

Dry decontamination, or “dry decon”, is the physical removal of bulk contaminants from an area, object, or person without the use of water or other liquids.

For non-caustic liquid contaminants, including chemical warfare agents, “emergency dry decontamination should be the default approach as it is safer and at least as effective as wet decontamination while resulting waste is easier to contain” (See PRISM Guidance). Additionally, dry decontamination is less likely to spread contamination over hair and skin surfaces.

With tools like FiberTect, easily capture and move heavy contamination from personnel or equipment to another place where it can be managed with less risk.  

Dry decon is an integral step in the Hybrid Decon process conducted using the BAR Method (Blot-Apply-Remove) and is typically among the first steps when conducting full-scale decon.