Detailed Technical Specification

Blanket Construction:

MarShield lead blankets are made using lead wool and lead plate.

Lead wool is the preferred material due to its flexibility in handling. It consists of fine strands of lead from .005 to .015 inch
diameter, of varying length. MarShield supplies lead wool products in accordance with Federal Specification QQ-C-40
Type II Grade C. We compact this interlaced wool in a random orientation to ensure consistent attention without
streaming.

Lead Wool Blankets and Lead plate blankets – Yellow PVC- Laminate Covers with brass grommets along stitched edge
spaced 12” long side and 6” on short side.

Density 10 lbs. per square foot

20% dose rate Reduction (based on 60 Co)

The cover materials for these blankets are vinyl laminated nylon sheeting that can be exposed to temperatures of 125F
max NFPA 701 FR. The color of vinyl laminated covers is yellow. All lead blankets are constructed by encapsulating the
lead within an inner cover to contain the lead, and then a heavier outer cover for added protection and durability. The
Inner covers of lead wool blankets are fabricated from our nuclear grade and ANI approved Pacifitex 14 oz. material and
sewn in a quilted pattern to prevent shifting of the lead wool when blankets are draped or hung.

The materials used for inner covers are typically 14 oz. weight, with heat sealed seams or sewn seams as appropriate.
Outer covers are made using heavier weight material (typ. 18 oz.), with edge seams heat sealed or sewn as required.

Perimeter grommets are installed on the outer cover border edge to facilitate job site placement or hanging from racks.

Dimensions shown are shielded areas:

Lead Wool Blankets – Order Code MS LI-202

Size: 12” wide x 24” long

Lead Wool Blankets – Order Code MS LI-205

Size: 12” wide x 60” long

Lead Wool Blankets –Order Code MS LI-206

Size: 12” wide x 72” long

Lead plate blankets -- Order Code MS-LI-200-1248LS

Size: 12” wide x 48” long

Note: Dimensions indicate size of lead wool “cake.” Outer border edge with grommets extends about 1 ¾” to 2” beyond
lead on all sides.

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