OWR FOGBOOSTER Portable Cold Fogging Decontamination Unit

Overview

The OWR FOGBOOSTER is a portable, motor-free cold fogging decontamination unit engineered for rapid, residue-free chemical decontamination of sensitive and high-value equipment in field-deployable environments. Unlike thermal foggers or ultrasonic washers, the FOGBOOSTER operates on a compressed-air-driven cold aerosol generation principle—producing a stable, sub-10 µm droplet cloud without heat-induced degradation of active ingredients or thermal stress on substrates. This makes it uniquely suited for decontaminating electronics, optical assemblies, weapon systems, armored vehicle interiors, and other mission-critical assets where moisture ingress, thermal exposure, or mechanical agitation must be strictly avoided. The system is not a cleaning device in the conventional sense (e.g., bottle washer or lab glassware cleaner); rather, it delivers targeted chemical decontamination via dry-fog dispersion—aligning with NATO STANAG 2920 and CBRN response protocols requiring non-destructive, non-corrosive neutralization of chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), and biological contaminants.

Key Features

• True portable operation: No electrical supply, battery, or combustion engine required—powered solely by standard compressed air (4–6 bar input pressure).
• Cold fog technology: Generates a persistent, uniform aerosol with median droplet size of 1–10 µm; validated aerosol residence time ≥15 minutes under static indoor conditions (per ISO 14644-3 aerosol dispersion testing methodology).
• Chemical compatibility: Designed exclusively for use with GD-6—an anhydrous, NATO-standardized decontaminant (NSN 6850-12-377-2705), formulated to form a transient nanoscale film that penetrates crevices, joints, and microtopographies without pooling or runoff.
• Dose precision: Adjustable output flow rate enables operator-controlled reagent consumption—100 mL of GD-6 fully saturates a 20-foot ISO shipping container (33 m³ volume) in ≤90 seconds.
• Material-safe deployment: Non-corrosive, non-conductive, and non-residual application preserves integrity of polymers, conformal coatings, PCBs, and precision optics—validated per MIL-STD-810H Method 509.6 (corrosion resistance) and IEC 60529 IP54-rated housing.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The FOGBOOSTER is intended for decontamination—not cleaning—of solid, non-porous, and semi-porous surfaces. It is compatible with aluminum, stainless steel, polycarbonate, epoxy-coated substrates, and elastomeric seals commonly found in military electronics, CBRN detection platforms, and tactical communications gear. It is not suitable for porous absorbents (e.g., fabric, unsealed wood, filter media) or aqueous-based reagents. The system complies with NATO AEP-55 (Decontamination Equipment Standards), meets EU Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) classification requirements for GD-6 handling, and supports audit-ready documentation for GLP/GMP-aligned field operations when used with traceable GD-6 lot numbers and calibrated airflow meters.

Software & Data Management

The FOGBOOSTER is a mechanically actuated, analog-operated device with no embedded firmware, digital interface, or data logging capability. All operational parameters—including air pressure, GD-6 volume dispensed, and exposure duration—are manually recorded using standardized NATO CBRN Field Log Sheets (Form DD-2625). For integration into digitally managed CBRN response workflows, users may pair the unit with third-party IoT pressure transducers or volumetric flow sensors compliant with IEEE 1451.2 transducer standards—enabling manual entry into electronic batch records satisfying FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO/IEC 17025 traceability requirements.

Applications

• Rapid decontamination of disassembled weapon components, fire-control systems, and targeting pods prior to maintenance or transport.
• Interior decon of armored vehicle crew compartments, UAV ground control stations, and mobile command shelters.
• Post-exposure neutralization of TIC residues on handheld radiation detectors, FTIR spectrometers, and portable GC-MS units deployed in forward labs.
• Pre-storage preservation fogging for long-term equipment mothballing in humid or salt-laden environments (per MIL-STD-1686B).
• Support of ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration laboratories requiring documented decon of metrology-grade fixtures prior to dimensional inspection.

FAQ

Is the FOGBOOSTER classified as a laboratory washer or cleaning device?
No—it is a field-deployable cold fog decontamination unit designed for chemical neutralization, not particulate removal or detergent-based cleaning. It does not meet ASTM D4169 or ISO 15883 standards for washer-disinfectors.
Can GD-6 be substituted with other disinfectants?
No—FOGBOOSTER is engineered and validated exclusively for GD-6 (NSN 6850-12-377-2705). Substitution invalidates performance claims, voids NATO interoperability certification, and risks equipment damage.
Does the unit require routine calibration or preventive maintenance?
Yes—quarterly verification of air pressure regulator accuracy (±0.2 bar tolerance) and annual inspection of nozzle orifice integrity per OWR Technical Bulletin TB-FOG-003 are mandatory for compliance with STANAG 2920 Annex D.
Is training required for safe operation?
Yes—OWR-certified CBRN Decon Operator Training (Level 2) is required prior to deployment; includes hands-on aerosol pattern validation, PPE selection per EN 14325, and GD-6 hazard communication per GHS Annex VI.