RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion)

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Product Overview RSDL® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) – single-use kit with sponge and active lotion
Indication Physically removes or chemically neutralizes Vseries Nerve Agents (VX, VR), G-Series Nerve Agents [Tabun (GA), Soman (GD), Sarin (GB), Cyclohexyl Sarin (GF)], Mustard Gas (HD), T-2 Toxin, and organophosphate pesticides (malathion, parathion, paraoxon, paraoxon-methyl and malaoxon) from the skin*
Rapid Action Acts within 2 minutes to decontaminate skin and prevent systemic absorption
Formats Available 21 mL and 42 mL Green packets (Active Lotion); 21 mL and 42 mL Blue packets (Training Lotion);
500 mL bottles (Active Lotion and Training Lotion – for equipment only)
Shelf Life 5 years from manufacture
Disposal Waste to be disposed of according to local regulations
Regulatory Approvals Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), FDA-cleared, CE Class IIa, UKCA, Israel Ministry of Health, Health Canada
Ease of Use Fits any kit (compact and portable); ready to use (tear-open packet with pre-soaked sponge);
military-grade packaging; easy to carry and open in full military operational gear
Stable Storage Between 59°F and 86°F (15°C–30°C)
Field Proven Developed by Canadian Department of National Defence; used since 1991 in military and emergency settings
Trusted Worldwide 35 years of operational experience in active war zones and emergency situations; used in over 30 countries’
emergency stockpiles; deployed by more than 20 armed forces worldwide
Key Messages Best-in-class skin decontamination device; rapid decontamination when it matters most;
compact, portable, and built for lasting reliability

RSDL (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion)

BEST-IN-CLASS SKIN DECONTAMINATION DEVICE

RSDL is the only FDA Cleared, CE Marked Class IIA Medical Device for Skin Decontamination

  • The only CE Class IIa Medical Device for skin decontamination, competing powders and wipes lack medical device approval or rely on weaker Class I certifications.
  • Proven neutralization , not just absorption or degradation. No aerosolization or secondary contamination risk, unlike absorbent or particulate-based decontaminants.
  • Backed by real operational data : trusted and field-validated by the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO allied forces for over a decade.
  • Extensive peer-reviewed safety and efficacy data:7-9 competitors rely on limited internal testing or unpublished results.
  • Validated for high-risk scenarios: RSDL’s Class IIa status reflects stricter testing and higher protection standards versus powders or wipes.

RAPID DECONTAMINATION WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

RSDL acts rapidly within two minutes, reducing the risk of harm and preventing further contamination

  • Early and rapid skin decontamination is critical to prevent dermal absorption of chemical contaminants, reducing serious systemic or dermal damage, as well as secondary exposure risk for health care personnel.
  • RSDL removes or neutralises CWAs from the skin within two minutes, minimising harm and preventing further contamination.
  • RSDL must be applied to exposed skin as soon as possible after exposure to a chemical agent – the user wipes the exposed skin with the lotion. The lotion removes the chemical agents and rapidly neutralises them into non-toxic compounds.

COMPACT AND PORTABLE, WITH LASTING RELIABILITY

RSDL is compact and portable, with lasting reliability

  • The RSDL solution has a compact and lightweight design that fits easily amongst other solution – outer packet is 7 laminate layers, designed to be carried on person without damage, easily to tear open in full gear.
  • It is available in two sizes, 21 mL and 42 mL packets – one 21 mL packet is sufficient to decontaminate the hands, neck, and face. It is also available as a training solution with non-active lotion.
  • The liquid texture allows the user to feel where the RSDL has been applied, even with eyes closed.
  • It can be stored at a temperature between 59°F and 86°F (15°C to 30°C) and has a five-year shelf life from date of manufacture.

EFFECTIVE PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL THREATS

RSDL is highly effective in decontaminating and inactivating CWAs

  • RSDL is highly effective against CWAs with evidence of superior performance against vesicant and organophosphorus CWAs compared with water, bleach, and dry sorbents.
  • With its dual mechanism of action, RDSL achieves both physical removal and inactivation of the CWAs, including nerve agents.
  • The Army tested the safety of RSDL in over 300 people by conducting skin irritation, sensitisation and photo irritation studies .Its efficacy against chemical agents was proven both in vitro and in vivo.

TRUSTED BY EXPERTS WORLDWIDE

RSDL is trusted by militaries and first responders worldwide

  • RSDL is recognised for its military-grade effectiveness in decontamination scenarios.
  • RSDL has an established legacy across a wide range of threats, and it is trusted by militaries and first responders worldwide.
  • RSDL has been extensively field-tried with nearly 35 years of operational experience in active warzones and emergency situations.
  • Developed by the Canadian Department of National Defense and distributed to Canadian troops during the First Gulf War in 19912.
  • Since then, the Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion (RSDL) has been adopted by various armed forces and pre-hospital health care personnel.