September 12, 2002

NEW RADIATION PROTECTION AGAINST TERRORISM

Radiation Shield Technologies Announces Demron^TM  - the First Ionizing/Nuclear Radiation Blocking Fabric

Miami, FL. -- September 12, 2002 -- Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) announced today the unveiling of the world's first ionizing/nuclear radiation blocking garment: Demron^TM . This debut will take place at the inaugural Homeland Security Summit to be held September 17-20, 2002 in Atlanta, GA.

Demron^TM  is a revolutionary lightweight, non-toxic and Lead-free radiation protection fabric. At approximately one-fifth of the weight of Lead at the same thickness, Demron^TM  provides significant radiation protection against a variety of radiation sources. Fused between two outer layers of fabric, Demron^TM  can be manufactured into any garment pattern such as full-body suits that can effectively shield the human body from ionizing radiation. The fabric's lightweight design leaves its wearer unencumbered and fully mobile while giving them the ability to work in or escape from radiation exposed areas.

Developed by world-renown surgeon Ronald F. DeMeo, MD, of Miami, FL, Demron^TM  was originally created to protect medical personnel and patients from the harmful effects of X-Ray radiation in the operating room. "I've worked around radiation my entire career, and I have seen what it can do to the human body, even at low levels. Demron^TM  was my way to better protect myself in the O.R., and bring something better to the people who work around radiation every day." Dr. DeMeo developed Demron^TM  as a way to finally shed light on the archaic field of radiation protection. "Until now, we've simply ignored the threat of radiation because there was nothing that could be done. Lead has been the standard for over 50 years; a toxic, heavy, impractical standard to say the least."

Using a patented nanotechnology, Demron^TM  can easily be manufactured for use in a wide-range of applications such as the production of blankets and tents for protective use by individuals during any radiological emergency. Full-body coveralls made of Demron^TM  will be made available to the general public as of September 17, 2002.

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