PRELIMINARY STUDIES ON LIGHT-INDUCED CARBON MONOXIDE IN CLOSED ENVIRONMENTS,

Abstract

This paper will present experimental data conerning the effects of solar light upon certain classes of organic substances which may be components of the sealed environment of space vehicles. Many materials such as organic plastics, pigments, insulating material, etc., will, when exposed to light in the presence of oxygen, liberate a number of toxic end products such as carbon monoxide, aldehydes, acids, and certain hydrocarbons. In a sealed environment these agents may, unless removed, reach levels toxic to human beings during a long sojourn in a sealed system. Therefore, along with products that may result from thermal and electrical activity (motors, generators, etc.), these products may constitute a considerable hazard in sealed environments. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0420946

Entities

People

  • Syrrel S. Wilks

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Environment
  • Experimental Data
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Monoxides
  • Plastics
  • Sealed Systems
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space