MRC:
A recording of the physical,functional,and performance characteristics for an item of supply.TEXT
General Description:
Water-gel type; 3 by 2-1/2 ft; fabricated of intercellular woven 100 percent new wool fabric; holds 13 times its weight in a nontoxic, bacteriostatic, biodegradable, water soluble gel; cools and wets the skin; reduces pain; and prevents contamination from airborne bacteria; effective against burns regardless of size, type, and degrees to incl gas, grease, scalds, elec and chem after chem burns are flushed; for use in extinguishing fires and primary burn care treatment of humans; individually wrapped in tear-open foil and nylon pouch w/hook-and-pile closure; unit q type 4
