A-A-54213
31 July 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description.
This Commercial Item Description covers a simulated blood powder suitable for use with war wounds moulage sets.
Salient characteristics:
The simulated blood powder shall consist of a uniformly mixed dry powder containing the ingredients listed below to simulate the appearance and consistency of human blood when mixed with water. The dye used in the formulation of the powder shall be certified by the Food and Drug Administration for at least external cosmetic use. The formulation of the powder shall be as follows:
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Dye and coloring powder |
56.0 percent |
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Methyl cellulose |
33.0 percent |
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Sodium Bensoate |
11.0 percent |
A tolerance of plus or minus 3 percent shall apply to the formulation. Excluding wool, dyes selected shall wash off all clothing, skin and moulages.
Thirty-seven (37) grams plus or minus 10 percent of the powder shall be contained in a heat sealed 8-gage vinyl film plastic bag. Each bag shall have the following information legibly printed on one side.
POWDER, SIMULATED BLOOD
For Preparation of Simulated Blood
1. To one quart of hot water, add the package contents very slowly, stirring/agitating constantly.
2. Stir/agitate until the powder appears to be wetted out and without lumps.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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