HAZARDS OF SMOKE AND TOXIC GASES PRODUCED IN URBAN FIRES
Abstract
In previous studies, the significance of synergistic action brought about by animal exposures to combinations of elements found within the combustion products in a mass fire environment was identified. An experimental program was undertaken to further define the life hazard in a mass fire environment resulting from exposures to these combustion products. Studies included exposures to combinations including the variables of carbon monoxide, temperature, oxygen, carbondioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, hydrogen cyanide, the presence of smoke (particulate matter), and all of the trace constituents to be found. The data from these tests and the results of the histopathological studies were reviewed in an effort to define the significance of human exposure to combustion products as found within the mass fire environment. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0697839
Entities
People
- Andrew J. Pryor
- Donald E. Johnson
- Nathan N. Jackson
Organizations
- Southwest Research Institute