Wildlife Toxicity Assessment for Hexahydro-1,3,5 trinitro-1,3,5 triazine (RDX) Breakdown Products: Hexahydro-1-nitroso-3,5-dinitro-1,3,5-triazine (MNX)Hexahydro-1,3-dinitroso-5-nitro-1,3,5-triazine (DNX) Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitroso-1,3,5-triazine (TNX) 4-Nitro-2,4-diazabutanal (NDAB) Methylenedinitramine (MEDINA)
Abstract
This WTA is based on a thorough review of the scientific literature regarding the toxicological characteristics of the breakdown products of hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) of relevance to the health of wildlife (mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles) exposed to these substances. While the parent compound RDX is mostly likely to be found in highest concentrations where contaminated sites exist, consideration should also be given to potential breakdown products and their toxicity when information is available. Evaluating the toxicity of RDX will contribute to the derivation of toxicity reference values (TRVs) for use as screening-level benchmarks for wildlife near contaminated sites. The protocol for the performance of this WTA is available in detail in Technical Guide No. 254 (Standard Practice for Wildlife Toxicity Reference Values).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1113274
Entities
People
- Desmond I Bannon
- Gunda Reddy
- Mark A. Williams
- Michael J. Quinn
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine