The M61 filter canister is fielded to the U.S. military for use with the M50 joint service general purpose mask. The filter canister is designed to receive incremental upgrades as new materials and designs are developed. Since their fielding in the late 2000s, various tests have been conducted to measure the breakthrough time of the filter canisters against various chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals. This report synthesizes the various test results into one report, breaking them down by agent for easy reference.
What information is available for M61 filter breakthrough times?

Source: The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC),
https://dodiac.dtic.mil/2019/04/18/hdiacs-m61-filter-breakthrough-times/
Posted on September 2, 2025 | Completed on June 12, 2025
What information is available for M61 filter breakthrough times?
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