Human Cell Line Activation Test of the Novel Energetics Methyl Trinitropryrazol (MTNP) and 1,3-Dimethylhexahydropyrimidine (DHP)
Abstract
The energetic and toxicological properties of methyl trinitropyrazol (MTNP) and 1,3-dimethylhexahydropyrimidine (DHP) are being determined to support an evaluation of these compounds as replacements for energetics in current use, such as such as hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) and trinitrotoluene (TNT). This study assessed the skin sensitization potential of MTNP and DHP through the human cell line activation test (h-CLAT), an in vitro approach to assess dendritic cell activation by chemicals, a critical step in the induction of a skin allergy. MTNP induced a positive reaction in the assay, while DHP did not.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1042152
Entities
People
- Emily N. Reinke
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine