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Chemical & Material Risk Management Directorate Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistic Chemical & Material Emerging Risk me Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Some legacy AFFF formulations contain chemicals that present human health and environmental risks and require special handling and disposal.

MILITARY SPECIFICATION 24385F ____________________ AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) CONCENTRATE -- N AVY RESPONSE________________________ , - \ Formatted: Font: Bold ISSUE: The current military specification for firefighting foams mandates the use of fluorinated chemicals that are harmful to military personnel and the environment.

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MILITARY SPECIFICATION 24385F AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF) CONCENTRATE - RESPONSE ISSUE: The current military specification for firefighting foams mandates the use of fluorinated chemicals that are harmful to military personnel and the environment.

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