Effects of Methylene Chloride Exposure on the Spontaneous Activity of Mice,

Abstract

The experiments described were conducted during continuous exposure of mice to methylene chloride (dichloromethane). The group exposed to 5000 ppm methylene chloride was severely affected and by the seventh day 50% of the mice died. The 1000 ppm exposed group survived the entire four weeks and the spontaneous activity findings are presented. Results indicate that there is a definite trend toward lower activity during exposure, and when one compares the first two-week exposure period with the second two-week exposure period, activity seems to be stabilized at a considerably lower level.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0751435

Entities

People

  • Anthony A. Thomas
  • James A. Warden
  • Mildred K. Pinkerton

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chlorides
  • Chlorine Compounds
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Halides
  • Halogen Compounds
  • Methylenes
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Exercise and Sports Science.