What is RSDL?

RSDL is a patented, broad spectrum skin decontamination product intended to remove or neutralize chemical warfare (CW) agents or T2 toxin from the skin. Originally developed for the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND), RSDL has since been adopted by several military services around the world, and is currently undergoing final configuration testing by the U.S. Department of Defense for eventual deployment with U.S. troops.

Attack with CW agents is a major threat to military service personnel. With the potential for terrorism involving these agents a growing concern in the United States, this threat is also a real concern for our nation's emergency first responders. For this reason the U.S. Defense Department has permitted sales of RSDL to police, fire departments, emergency medical teams, and the other organizations that form our first line of response to a terrorist attack.