A Self-Decontaminating Chemical Agent Resistant Coating Challenge Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARCs) have long been used to protect infrastructure, vehicles and equipment from chemical agents such as mustard gas and nerve agents (saran or VX) in combat zones. CARCs are designed to slow the absorption of chemical agents into the coating, protecting the material underneath and buying time for decontamination. Chemically resistant paints are traditionally made by adding higher loads of the same pigments and extenders that are added to commercially available paints. This higher loading delays absorption of the chemical agent, but does not provide complete lasting protection. Exposed surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned or bleached. In cases where the surfaces have been extensively contam

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