Chemical Research for non-CBD Applications

Research to understand toxicology and safety issues relating to non-CB chemicals used in a wide range of defence equipment.
Also includes work on the behaviour of fire protection coatings and maintaining abilities to specify fire resistant materials employed in ships, aircraft and AFVs.
Also includes research to aid the analysis and evaluation of new materials to be used as alternatives to halons and other materials prohibited by the Montreal Protocol. Includes research into monitoring techniques for submarine atmospheres, and research into advanced chemical analysis techniques applicable to defence-related materials.

Defense Industry Terminology