When exposed to CW agents that pose a respiratory threat, the life-threatening effects can be ameliorated by the use of protective masks. However, since some of these agents can also penetrate through the skin, additional protection is needed. Some protection is provided by special clothing (boots, gloves, etc.); however, these represent only a portion of the needed protection in the face of a CW agent threat. The rapid removal and/or neutralization of chemical agents that have contacted the skin is necessary in circumstances when inadequate warning has been given, or breaches in the protective gear have occurred.

RSDL has been shown to remove and/or neutralize a broad spectrum of CW agents or T2 toxin from the skin.