Spacecraft Surgical Scrub System: Final Report

The object of this program was to develop a biomedical cleaning agent for pre-and-post-operative scrubs in zero-gravity aboard the Space Shuttle. This follows the previous development under contract NAS9-15698 of a non-pressurized sanitation agent foam dispenser for the WCS for Space Shuttle. In both cases there is a requirement for ease of handling and control in zero gravity and minimizing the quantity of water required. The program tasks include the selection of biocidal agent from among the variety used for surgical scrub, formulation of a dispensing system, test. and delivery of flight dispensers. Dr. H. D. Freudenthal served as a consultant.