The Effects of 2,2 Dichlorovinyl Dimethyl Phosphate (DDVP) Used as an Aircraft Disinsectant

Abstract

Pursuant to disagreements between the U.S. Public Health Service and elements of the U.S. aircraft and airline industry, the FAA undertook a study to assess alleged hazards of exposing aircraft and passengers/crew to DDVP vapor for insecticidal purposes on international flights. The study criteria focused on the effects of multiple exposure to the proposed disinsection environment under representative flight conditions. Particular relationships considered were: (1) human toxicology at cabin altitude, (2) flammability characteristics of cabin decorative materials, (3) performance of electronic/avionic equipment, and (4) corrosion of airframe components.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0747869

Entities

People

  • James W. Ross Jr.

Organizations

  • Federal Aviation Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Aqueous Solutions
  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Fuselages
  • Health Services
  • Jet Transport Aircraft
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Public Health
  • Quality Control
  • Test Methods
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Surface Coatings Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems